The Schengen Area covers 29 European countries with a shared border-free travel zone. One visa — or visa-free status — gives you access to all member states under the 90/180-day rule.
These nationalities can enter the Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Many additional nationalities qualify for visa-free entry. Check your passport page for details.
These nationalities must obtain a Schengen visa before traveling. Apply at the embassy of your main destination country.
The Schengen 90/180 rule allows visa-free travelers to spend a maximum of 90 days within the Schengen Area during any rolling 180-day period. This is not a fixed bi-annual calendar — it rolls backward from every single day you are present.
Your Schengen visa or visa-free allowance covers all 28 member states. Click any country to see its individual entry requirements.
Select your passport to see a full breakdown of Schengen entry requirements, visa-free countries, and travel conditions.
The Schengen Area is a zone of 29 European countries that have abolished passport controls at their mutual borders. A single Schengen visa allows travel across all member states without additional checks.
Visa-free visitors may stay up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. The window is calculated backward from each day you are present, not as fixed calendar blocks. Both entry and exit days count toward the 90-day limit.
No. A Schengen visa or visa-free access applies across all 29 member states. However, if your visit requires a national visa (e.g., a long-stay visa for France), that covers only the issuing country.
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is an entry pre-screening requirement for visa-exempt nationals. It was expected to launch in 2025 but has been delayed. Once active, travelers from currently visa-free countries (e.g., US, UK, Australia) will need to apply online before each trip.
You generally need a valid passport (valid at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from Schengen), proof of sufficient funds, return or onward travel tickets, travel health insurance covering at least €30,000, and proof of accommodation. Visa holders must also carry their Schengen visa.
The 29 Schengen members are: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Disclaimer: Visa requirements and travel regulations change frequently. Always verify current entry rules with official government sources or the relevant embassy before making travel arrangements. This page is for informational purposes only.
