Chilean citizen travelling to Europe (part 1: Italy connection)

I'm Chilean and this is my first international trip ever. I'll be taking my SCL-LCY (Alitalia) flight on April 10th (with a connection in Rome at FCO airport. Both flights are operated by Alitalia). Is it necessary to go through passport control in Fiumicino airport? I'll be staying in that airport for 1:55 hours.

If I go through passport control, will the 90-days period start in Italy? My holiday is like this:

Flight connection in Rome.
3 days in London (non-Schengen area).
2 days in Austria (will I enter the Schengen area through Italy or Austria?)
2 days in Czech Republic.
9 days in Hungary.
3 days in London, again.

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Best Answer

Coming from outside the Schengen area, it should not be necessary to go through passport control in Rome on the way to London.

Consequently, the question about the start of the 90 days is moot but it does betray a slight misunderstanding. There is no 90-day period starting whenever you cross the border (like there is in the US for example), only days spent inside the Schengen area count. So even if you would need to go through passport control, it would only “cost” you one day, with 89 days left whenever you come back.

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Can Chileans travel to Europe?

Chileans can visit Europe with a valid passport and stay for up to 90 days without a visa. However, in 2023, Chilean citizens must have an approved ETIAS travel permit to enter Schengen countries. The system will contribute to smoother migration control and securing the Schengen zone's shared borders.

Can I travel within Europe with my residence permit without passport?

Travel documents within EuropeYou will need an ID card or passport if you are travelling within the European Union. And not just when you cross a border (for example, via an airport). You must also be able to show an ID card or passport if you are staying in a European country.

Do we need a visa to go to Europe?

Visas for short trips: you do not need one if you're a tourist. If you're a tourist, you do not need a visa for short trips to EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You can stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

What does ETIAS stand for?

ETIAS stands for European Travel Information and Authorization System. It is a form of electronic travel authorization. From May 2023, visitors traveling to the Schengen Area will need to obtain an ETIAS travel authorization prior to their trip.

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