The Europe Travel Planner is a free tool that generates a personalized travel briefing based on your passport and destinations. As of March 2026, it covers 45+ European countries — all 29 Schengen member states plus key non-Schengen destinations including the UK, Ireland, Turkey, and the Western Balkans. Select your nationality, pick your destinations, and get instant answers on visas, ETIAS, Schengen stay limits, currencies, adapters, eSIM options, and driving rules — all in one briefing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Europe Travel Planner?
The Europe Travel Planner is a free tool by Schengen Traveler that generates a personalized travel briefing based on your passport nationality and destinations. It covers visa requirements, ETIAS status, Schengen rules, currencies, plug types, eSIM options, driving rules, and country guides for 45+ European countries. No signup required.

Do US citizens need a visa to visit Europe in 2026?
No. US citizens can visit all 29 Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Starting in late 2026, US citizens will also need an ETIAS authorization (€20, valid 3 years) before traveling to any Schengen country. For non-Schengen countries, Turkey requires an e-visa and the UK now requires a UK ETA (mandatory from February 2026).

Do UK citizens need a visa to visit Europe after Brexit?
No. Since Brexit, UK citizens travel visa-free but under the same 90/180-day Schengen limit as other non-EU nationals. Starting in late 2026, UK passport holders will need ETIAS (€20, valid 3 years) for Schengen travel. Ireland has separate entry rules as an EU member outside the Schengen Area.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Europe?
No. Canadian citizens travel visa-free to all 29 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS will be required from late 2026. Turkey requires a separate e-visa; the UK requires a UK ETA.

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Europe?
No. Australian citizens have visa-free Schengen access for 90 days in 180 days. Like other visa-exempt nationalities, Australians will need ETIAS starting late 2026. Turkey requires an e-visa; the UK requires a UK ETA for Australian travelers.

What is ETIAS and who needs it?
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is a pre-travel authorization launching in late 2026 for citizens of 59 visa-exempt countries visiting the Schengen Area. It costs €20, is valid for 3 years, and covers unlimited trips across all 30 ETIAS countries. It does not change the 90/180-day rule. Read our ETIAS launch date tracker for the latest timeline.

Which nationalities need a Schengen visa?
Citizens of countries not on the EU visa-exempt list — including India, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Egypt, Thailand, and Turkey — must apply for a Schengen visa before travel. The tool flags this automatically and links to iVisa for processing assistance. ETIAS does not apply to visa-required nationalities.

How many countries does the Europe Travel Planner cover?
The Europe Travel Planner covers 45+ European countries as of March 2026, including all 29 Schengen member states and key non-Schengen countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, the Western Balkans, Georgia, and Cyprus.

Is the Europe Travel Planner free?
Yes. The Europe Travel Planner is completely free with no signup required. Select your passport, choose your destinations, and get an instant personalized briefing.

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