Can you freely cross borders in Europe?

The Schengen agreement allows travel between many European Union and EEA countries even for non-citizens without any border checks in normal circumstances. Citizens do not need a passport if they have an official ID card (and not even that in some cases).



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In mid-to-late 2023, U.S. citizens and nationals of over 60 other countries will need an electronic travel authorization to visit much of Europe. Travelers to any Schengen-zone country will have to register with a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

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Quick Facts about the U.S.-Mexico Border. The 1,951 mile U.S.-Mexico border is the busiest in the world. Each year the our southern border allows in more than 300 million people, approximately 90 million cars, and 4.3 million truck crossings.

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Europe is home to some of the safest travel destinations in the world. European countries consistently rank highly in such measures as the Global Peace Index. In 2022, 21 of the GPI's top 30 safest countries were European countries: Iceland.

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Passport checks used to be carried on the international Eurostar train, but all formalities are now carried out before boarding. At some border crossings, the train stops twice. First on one side of the border for checks and then on the other side for a second set of checks.

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Visa Information for Italy
This is something to keep in mind before your trip, given from early 2023, anyone who is not a citizen of the European Union and wants to visit Italy or any member country of the Schengen area must have the ETIAS. Similarly, the Schengen agreement is a treaty between 26 European countries.

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