Proof of Funds and return ticket for Schengen visa waiver - US Citizen

I noticed the State Department website had the following:

Immigration officers may also request you show sufficient funds for your intended stay and a return airline ticket.

For those of you who've traveled there, in your experience is this something passport control typically asks for?

Best Answer

I'm US citizen and have traveled extensively to Shenghen over the last ten years, and only once (in Germany) was asked about the return tickets. I didn't have them with me in hand (only on computer), and was let in without showing them. The remaining dozen times nobody asked for anything.

This also depends on the country you're entering the Shenghen area. Netherlands and Germany, for example, are those who ask most questions (purpose of trip, where you stay, how long), while in Italy or Spain nobody has bothered asking anything, and sometime they even didn't stamp my passport.

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How much bank balance do I have to show for a Schengen visa?

Bank statement \u2013 this needs to show a minimum balance of \u20ac3000 over the last 6 months. If you do not have this amount in your bank, you could show a family member's/guardian's statement instead, with an accompanying letter stating that they are sponsoring your travel and stay.

Can I get Schengen visa without bank statement?

For those on company travel / spouses / children / dependents who do not have their personal bank statements, he / she sponsoring the trip must submit their original bank statements along with a letter stating the same.

Can US citizens travel to Europe without visa?

American citizens are currently granted entry into Europe without a visa. For this reason, they do not need to check visa requirements. This only applies to short-term trips, so if US nationals decide to move to Europe permanently, they need to obtain the relevant visa first.

Do US citizens need ETIAS?

In the year 2023, citizens from the United States of America will be required to complete an ETIAS application prior to boarding an aircraft, sea carrier, or coach vehicle for Europe, and this includes travellers who will only be transiting in Europe en route to other destinations.

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