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Which countries can enter Schengen Area without visa?
Nationals of the following 63 countries and territories holding ordinary passports may enter the Schengen Area, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania without a visa, for short stays (usually 90 days within a 180-day period): Albania. Andorra. Antigua and Barbuda.
What does Schengen mean in English?
Meaning of Schengen in English Schengen. /ˈʃeŋən/ uk. /ˈʃeŋən/ (also the Schengen Agreement, us/ˈʃeŋən əˌɡriːmənt/ uk/ˈʃeŋən əˌɡriːmənt/) an agreement between many countries of the European Union that allows people and goods to pass freely across the borders of each country without passport or other controls.
Which countries does a Schengen visa allow you to enter?
A Schengen visa also grants entry to the following microstates: Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus are part of the European Union but do not form part of the Schengen Agreement. You will find detailed information regarding the short-term visas for each of these countries below.
Which countries are not part of the Schengen Area?
Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Lichtenstein are associate members of the Schengen Area but are not members of the EU. Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City have opened their borders with, but are not members of the visa free zone.
How long can I stay in the Schengen Area without a visa?
If you’re from the UK, you can enter and remain in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days, within a 180 days period, without a need to obtain a Schengen visa. If you want longer than 90 days, you will have to apply for a Schengen Visa. They currently cost £73.
Where can I travel with a uniform Schengen visa?
A holder of a Uniform Schengen visa can travel to all 26 member countries of the Schengen Area: Austria Hungary Norway Belgium Iceland Poland Czech Republic Italy Portugal Denmark Latvia Slovakia Estonia Liechtenstein Slovenia