Michel
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway
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 Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject: RE [Off-topic] Flight to Germany |
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| Quote: | From: Herbert R Gottelt [gofalke(at)sbcglobal.net]
Just wondering what kind of formalities are required on the borders between
Eurpean States.
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For the countries I crossed, Herbert, I needed only to log a flight plan. Those are then sent to local customs authorities. This is, of course, only for the countries members of the European Union. Well, not exactly because Norway is not a member of the Union, but of the EFTA, an economical but not political member. In any case, the key to this is the Schengen convention, signed by both EU and EFTA countries. Schengen opens the borders between the participating countries, you don't need a visa or anything else.
You may find some particularities, though. E.g. in Norway, and since I don't intend to land at an airport with customs office, I need to log my flight plan at least 4 hours before passing the border. That is to let the customs officers come to your airfield and check you out, if they want to. It has never happened before, from the memory of the pilots I know. But you're never sure.
Cheers,
Michel
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