"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. Then comes the question: "Do you plan to work while you're here?""
"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. Here's what that infamous border question actually means, why so many Americans fail it, and what it reveals about the cultural (and legal) disconnect between two very different systems of mobility, labor, and assumption."
Thousands of American travelers enter Europe visa-free each year with round-trip tickets and printed itineraries. About one in five flagged for extra questioning can become stuck explaining plans to border agents. Border officers ask whether visitors plan to work; many Americans say they will do remote jobs or unpaid travel blogging. Working remotely on a tourist entry can be prohibited in the EU, and admitting it can be grounds for denial. The difference in expectations reflects a cultural and legal disconnect between U.S. remote-work norms and EU immigration rules. Travelers should know Schengen limits (90 days in any 180-day period), carry proof of onward travel, and show they have sufficient funds.
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