How the EU's Visa System Works

Within the EU borders barely exist. You can cross from France to Germany or Vienna to Budapest without ever needing to use your passport. But step outside the Schengen area, and entry involves a screening process that begins long before you reach Europe. This video breaks down how the Schengen visa works, who needs one, and how new systems like EES and ETIAS are changing how travellers enter Europe. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/in... https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/po... ________________________________________ 🔔Subscribe - / eucouncil ________________________________________ Follow us: ➡️Instagram - instagram.com/eucouncil ➡️Facebook - facebook.com/eucouncil ➡️X - x.com/eucouncil ________________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Schengen 01:23 Visas, Entry/Exit System & ETIAS 02:27 Schengen Visa 04:06 Why does this matter? 05:11 Outro ________________________________________ We are the YouTube channel of the European Council and the Council of the EU The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union, bringing together the heads of state or government of all EU member states, along with its President and the President of the European Commission. It sets the EU’s political agenda, addressing major challenges and defining strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029, which focuses on a free and democratic Europe, a strong and secure Europe, and a prosperous and competitive Europe. The European Council also plays a crucial role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by consensus, and its meetings, often called ‘European summits’, take place at least four times a year in Brussels, Belgium. The Council of the European Union (often referred to as the Council) is where the daily legislative and policy work of the EU happens. Comprising ministers from each EU member state, it negotiates and adopts laws, usually in partnership with the European Parliament, across 10 policy areas, from foreign affairs to energy. Meetings are held regularly in Brussels and Luxembourg. Unlike the European Council, the Council operates under a rotating six-month presidency, held by each member state in turn, ensuring that every EU country, regardless of size, has an equal voice in shaping European policies. Find out more here: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/