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Old 07-27-2023, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dtennent View Post
Thanks for the tip. Having traveled to Europe many times over the 50 years, it is disappointing to have another layer of bureaucracy put in place. I understand that the radicals of this world have made it much harder for security. Too bad that the EU didn't make the visa good for at least 5 years.
If you read the linked article above, you discover that this E.U. visa is the equivalent to the one the U.S. Department of State requires for E.U. residents. It’s a reciprocal arrangement. Here’s what our State Department says:
Visa Waiver Program

It just takes a few minutes to get this E.U. visa online, and it only costs $7.75, I believe.