"Every year, thousands of American travelers arrive in Europe with a round-trip ticket, a printed itinerary, and the quiet confidence that comes from decades of visa-free tourism. Most glide through passport control without a second thought. But others - roughly 1 in 5 who are flagged for extra questioning - find themselves suddenly stuck at a counter, flustered, explaining travel plans to a stone-faced border agent who doesn't seem impressed by their Airbnb receipt or Instagram-ready enthusiasm."
""Do you plan to work while you're here?" To Americans, the answer seems easy. "Well, sort of. Just a few things online. I have a remote job." Or: "Just travel blogging. It's not paid. It's my personal project." Or: "Yes, but it's all remote - my clients are in the U.S." And that's where the problem begins. Because in the EU, working remotely while on a tourist visa is not always allowed - and admitting to it can be grounds for denial."
Thousands of American travelers enter Europe using visa-free Schengen travel, often with round-trip tickets and printed itineraries. About one in five flagged for extra questioning must explain plans to border agents. Border agents commonly ask whether travelers intend to work while in Europe; remote work or freelance online work can violate Schengen tourist regulations. Admitting to remote work can be grounds for denial of entry. Americans often assume remote work is permitted because clients are abroad, unpaid, or based in the U.S., revealing a cultural and legal mismatch between U.S. mobility assumptions and EU visa rules. Travelers should carry proof of return, funds, and respect the 90/180 limit.
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