VISAS IN EUROPA . Visas can be a major obstacle for digital nomads. How do they actually work? And what are the rules within Europe? Maybe you’ve heard of mysteriously bureaucratic terms like Schengen Zone and European Economic Area. We’re here to break it down for you, from difficult terminology to the best plans for location hopping in Europe. THE EUROPEAN UNION . The EU is an economic and customs union. Its 28 member states have what is known as “partial political integration.” THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA . The EEA consists of the 28 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The EEA shares a single market. It’s like the EU but without the “partial political integration.” THE SCHENGEN ZONE . The Schengen Zone governs visas, immigration and border control of travelers. The policy is set by the EU, although some EU countries have opted out. Most EEA countries, plus Switzerland, participate. For digital nomads without an EU passport, the Schengen Zone is important when coming to Europe. The newest EU members – Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus – are not yet in the Schengen Zone but will be once they receive permission. EEA CITIZENS + SWITZERLAND . As an EEA citizen, you may live, work and travel in another country within the EEA and Switzerland without special permission. As of March 1, 2019, the fate of U.K. citizens residing in the EEA is still (!) uncertain.
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