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MoneyThe euro

The euro is currently used by over two thirds of EU citizens,or more than 337 million people in 19 EU countries.

The symbol of the euro is . Euro notes are identical in all


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Tobacco products

Each EU country chooses whether to apply the higher or thelower limits to travellers coming from outside the EU. If itapplies the lower limits it may apply them only to land andsea travellers (Bulgaria, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary,

Poland, Slovakia and Sweden) or to all travellers (Estonia andRomania).

HIGHERLIMIT LOWERLIMIT

200 cigarettes or 40 cigarettes or

100 cigarillos or 20 cigarillos or

50 cigars or 10 cigars or

250 g tobacco or 50 g tobacco

These alcohol and tobacco allowances do not apply to

travellers under the age of 17.

Other goods including perfume

If you are travelling by air or sea you may bring in othergoods with a value of not more than 430 and not morethan 300 if travelling by land or inland waterway. Some EUcountries apply a lower limit for travellers under 15 but it


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Getting thereBy road

Driving licence

A valid driving licence issued in an EU country is recognisedthroughout the EU. Every new licence now being issuedis in the form of a plastic card with a standard Europeanformat. In some countries, in addition to carrying a valid

driving licence, you will need to have your vehicle registrationdocument with you.

Motor insurance

Wherever you are travelling in the EU your car insurance

policy will automatically provide the minimum cover requiredby law (third party liability). This also applies to Iceland,Liechtenstein and Norway. If you have comprehensiveinsurance at home, it often extends to travelling in othercountries, but you should check before setting out.

A European accident statement form, obtained from yourinsurer or online is a standard document available in several


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Passenger rightsThe EU is the only area in the world where passengers

benefit from a comprehensive set of rights for all modesof transport: road, air, rail and water. Passengers in theEU, including disabled passengers and those with reducedmobility, have the right to accurate, timely and accessibleinformation, assistance and, in certain circumstances,

compensation in case of cancellation or long delays.

Bus and coach passengers

All bus and coach passengers have the right to receiveadequate information about the service and about their

passenger rights before and during their journey. Passengerson international services travelling 250 km or more haveadditional rights, such as assistance, reimbursement orrerouting in case of delay and cancellation.

Air passengersAs an air passenger you have the right to information


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Medicines

A prescription from your doctor is valid in all EU countriesbut check that the prescribed medicine is authorised forsale and is available in the country you are visiting. Ask for across-border prescription, designed to help pharmacists tofulfil the prescription by giving them clear information on theprescriber, the patient and the prescribed product, includingits common name and brand name and the quantity and doserequired.

Immunisation

There are, in general, no immunisation requirements whentravelling in the EU. However, there are requirements orrecommendations for certain of the EUs overseas territories.Check with your doctor before you go.

Bathing water

To protect bathers health and the environment, strictstandards are set for EU bathing water. The overall waterquality at the EUs 22 000 bathing sites remains high: more

than 94 % meet the minimum water quality standards and83% meet the more stringent excellent standard. Official


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Mobile phones

EU rules have significantly reduced the cost of using mobilephones and smart devices abroad. You can now enjoy pricereductions of 8090 % across a range of mobile services calls, text messages and data compared with 2007 prices.This has been achieved by introducing price caps. These aremaximum charges but operators are free to offer cheaperrates, so look out for the best deal.

When you cross a border in the EU you will get a text fromyour mobile operator telling you the price of making and

receiving calls, texting and going online in the country youhave just entered. To protect you against excessive dataroaming bills, the volume of downloaded data on your mobiledevice is capped, worldwide, at 50, or your preagreed limit.You will receive a warning when you reach 80 % of this limit.

Since July 2014, consumers have been able to shop aroundfor a separate mobile roaming provider. You can choose acheaper roaming service from a company in the countryyou are visiting or from a rival company in your own countrywithout changing your SIM card.

Postage


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If things go wrongSingle European emergency number: 112

To contact the emergency services in any EU country fromany phone, fixed or mobile, dial 112, free of charge.

Loss or theft

Report any theft to the local police. You will need toenclose the police report when making your insurance or

compensation claim. Cancel any lost or stolen debit or creditcards immediately. If your passport has been stolen, reportit to your countrys consulate or embassy as well as to thepolice. Remember that if you are outside the EU you can gethelp from the consulate or embassy of any other EU country

if yours is not represented.

Getting in touch

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THE EUROPEAN UNIONBASIC STATISTICS ON EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

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(1) Gross domestic product is the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year.It is often used to express wealth. PPS, purchasing power standard, is a unit representing an identical volume of goodsand services in each country, irrespective of price levels. The value of 1 PPS unit corresponds roughly to EUR 1.(2) 2013.(*) This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 andthe ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.

Figures are for 2014.Source : Eurostat (http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu)

United in diversity:The European Union is made up of 28 European countries that share the samedemocratic values and are committed to working together for the common good. They havetransferred specific powers to shared European institutions so that democratic decisions on questionsof Europe-wide importance can be made at European level. At the same time, the EU is committed tosafeguarding the diversity of European cultures and ways of life. Some other countries are candidatesfor EU membership. Learn more about the European Union at http://europa .eu

Published January 2015 by theEuropean CommissionDirectorate-General for CommunicationCitizens' Information1049 BrusselsBELGIUM

Publications Office of the European Unionhttps://bookshop.europa.eu

Map originally created by Lovell Johns,http://www.lovelljohns.com

European Union, 2015

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