06/20/2024 | News release | Archived content
Are you planning a holiday outside of the EU this summer? Whether you are going for beaches, cities or mountains, here are three things you can do before leaving.
1. Check if you are all set!
You will surely be buying tickets, booking accommodation and packing your bags. But make sure the following is also on your checklist!
Why does it matter for you if your country has an Embassy or Consulate where you are travelling?
If you get into serious difficulties somewhere outside theEU, you can usually turn to your Embassy or Consulate there.
However, if your own EU country doesn't have an Embassy or Consulate, you can get help from another EU country. You will be treated the same way as a citizen of the EU country helping you. That is one of your fundamental rights as EU citizen.
What can this mean in practice?
3. Help spread the word!
You did not know about your right to consular protection as EU citizen? You think your family, friends and followers could also benefit from a refresher?