How to travel 39 Non-Schengen countries VISA-FREE with Schengen visa

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1. saheed says

   November 26, 2019 at 4:38 pm

   I am a Gambian with a valid Schengen visa. Do I need a visa to go to Russia?

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   • Thirumal says

     December 1, 2019 at 5:52 am

     Hi Saheed! You cannot use your Schengen visa to enter Russia. You require a visa from Russia.

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2. Mickey says

   October 31, 2019 at 4:48 am

   Hi Thirumal –

   I think you should do an article about Georgia – the internet is full of stories of Indian travellers being deported back from Tbilisi Airport even with valid visas.

   Regards!

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   • Thirumal says

     October 31, 2019 at 5:28 am

     Hi Mickey! For sure, I will do an article on that. But in my opinion, this is due to a few exploiting the liberal visa requirements of Georgia. The result is the price we all (genuine travelers) have to pay. Because of this, the immigration officials have become extremely strict and started scrutizing every traveler for any potential illegal immigration intent.

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3. Mickey says

   October 30, 2019 at 7:52 pm

   Hi – for Macedonia –

   You can enter and exit the country only from or to another Schengen country. The visa ‘C’ must be validated before you enter and you have to fly back to a Schengen country only – This from TripAdvisor

   Some other countries like Bulgaria and Romania also have a similar condition – visa must be validated.

   Thirumal – my Question to you is can you check regarding Romania and Bulgaria? Do you have to fly in and out of a Schengen country only when you are using the ‘C’ multiple entry?

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   • Thirumal says

     October 31, 2019 at 3:50 pm

     Hi Mickey! The Macedonia ministry of foreign affairs website does not mention anything about using the Schengen visa first to enter a Schengen country. Macedonia is not part of EU or Schengen and therefore it may not be necessary to use the Schengen visa first to enter a Schengen country. Can you share the link to the TripAdvisor discussion? Let me check.

     Bulgaria and Romania are in the process to join Schengen. They are technically in the Schengen zone but cannot issue Schengen visas yet. That means you will have to get a Schengen visa from any of the 26 current Schengen countries. And the requirement for a Schengen visa is to enter the visa issuing country first before entering any other country. So, it’s wise to enter the Schengen country that issued the visa before entering Bulgaria or Romania. You don’t have to fly in and out of Schengen country but using the visa first would be better. That is why both Bulgaria and Romania ask for a double or multiple-entry visa with at least one entry still exiting on the visa.

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4. Ishaque says

   October 30, 2019 at 7:16 pm

   Hello Thirumal, can I apply for Schengen multiple visa on a fresh Pakistani ordinary passport?

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   • Thirumal says

     October 31, 2019 at 4:41 pm

     Hi Ishaque! Yes, you can. If you have an old passport with visas or stamps, make sure to submit a copy of that to show your travel history.

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5. Tarek says

   October 26, 2019 at 5:59 pm

   I have a single-entry Schengen visa for the duration of a week. Can I use that to enter Serbia without taking a separate Serbian visa?

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   • Thirumal says

     October 27, 2019 at 4:01 am

     Hi Tarek! I cannot give you a confirmed answer since your visa is valid for only one week and that too single-entry. Most countries on this list require a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.

     If you have already used your visa to enter Schengen zone, then it’s not valid anymore since your visa is single-entry only. But if you haven’t used it, then you may be able to use it for Serbia. I suggest contacting your nearest Serbia embassy to confirm.

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6. Meh says

   October 6, 2019 at 12:34 am

   Hi! Do I have to enter a Schengen country first that issued the visa before entering Macedonia? I’ve contacted the Embassy and they said I don’t have to as long as it’s valid multiple entry type c and valid at least 5 days after my planned stay. I checked IATA and there’s no mention of using the Schengen visa once to enter Macedonia. But anyone experienced traveling first to Macedonia with a Schengen visa and not having problems? Thanks!

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   • Thirumal says

     October 6, 2019 at 4:07 am

     Hi Meh! Your Schengen visa can be “unused” to enter Macedonia. As long as your Schengen visa is type C and valid at least 5 days beyond your stay in Macedonia, you are fine. I don’t have first-hand experience using my Schengen visa to enter Macedonia. So, I will let other readers with similar experiences chime in and share their experience. You can also ask your question on the Visa Travel Support Facebook Group. There are quite a few travelers on the group who have been to Macedonia using different visas.

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     • Sanjay Dhar says

       January 13, 2020 at 12:28 am

       I entered North Macedonia on an Indian passport with a French Schengen Visa without entering France yet. However, I entered Finland with the Schengen Visa first but departed Poland to enter Romania where immigration check in both airports were done. By bus from Romania to Bulgaria with no Romanian exit check but only Bulgarian entry check and stamp. The officer goes to each seat on the bus, collect the passport and after stamping return it to the driver. Then again one exit check and entry check and stamp when crossing from Bulgaria to North Macedonia. This information is valid as on 12/01/2020. Thanks.

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       • Thirumal says

         January 13, 2020 at 5:50 am

         Hi Sanjay! Thanks for sharing your personal experience and valuable information. This will be very helpful to all of our readers. Thanks again!

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7. kanthiranga says

   September 21, 2019 at 11:32 am

   I have a temporary residence permit in Serbia. Can I visit Schengen countries without visa?

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   • Thirumal says

     September 22, 2019 at 4:05 am

     Hi Kanthiranga! No. Serbia is not part of the Schengen zone. Therefore, you cannot use your Serbia visa/residence permit to enter Schengen countries. You REQUIRE a Schengen visa.

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8. Abuzar KHAN says

   September 6, 2019 at 8:50 am

   Hello Thirumal,

   Brief introduction: I am a REFUGEE status holder in France, which means I hold a permanent residence titres de séjour card (2017 – 2027) + Refugee travel document (2017- 2022). I am working in Spain as an Engineer.

   Problem: The company wants to send me for projects in Mexico, Panama, Chile, Turkey, Marocco, Iran (for the moment) but they are expecting me to hop on a plane and arrive in the countries where the projects are located (just like an ordinary European passport holder i.e. travel to more than 160 countries visa-free).

   As I did some research about the travelling, I could not find any information about the REFUGEE STATUS HOLDER travelling policies. Not even on French official website for refugees.

   My question: I would like to know as I hold a permanent residency (Refugee status though), can I travel to 39 countries outside the EU zone? Referring to your blog How to travel 39 Non-Schengen countries VISA-FREE with Schengen visas. The purpose of my email is more for professional matter rather than going on vacations. (my trips won´t be longer than a week).

   Please add some information about the travel guide for EU refugee status holders.

   Regards: Abuzar KHAN

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   • Thirumal says

     September 7, 2019 at 11:52 am

     Hi Abuzar! Unfortunately, my knowledge of traveling with a refugee travel document is very limited. Mostly due to the fact that not much information is available out there. Even the official websites aren’t very clear on these requirements. Therefore, I cannot confirm that you can use your French permanent residency to travel to any of those 39 countries. I suggest contacting each of these countries to confirm the requirements. Meanwhile, I will also contact the consulates and ministries to get more information.

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9. Prajwal Dittekoppa says

   August 25, 2019 at 9:11 am

   Dear Thirumal,

   Even if you have multiple or single-entry Schengen visas for Indians, Turkey is not allowing to enter their country. A separate online visa application should be submitted to the Turkey Embassy. Upon approval within 3 to 4 days and payment of approx 50 USD, they will allow Indians to enter Turkey.

   In fact, I needed just a transit visa to catch a flight in Istanbul airport on my way to Hungary from Bahrain but I was denied entry. Somehow I got the onward boarding pass (from pegasus airline) and I traveled without exiting the airport. However, your article is informative and helping thousands of travelers. May be from time to time there will be changes in visa approval process by each country which you may have to verify to keep the article updated. Thanks.

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   • Thirumal says

     August 26, 2019 at 10:37 am

     Hi Prajwal! Thanks for the update. But I think you have overlooked the details for Turkey in this article. I have already mentioned that “Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for a 30-day eVisa online.” along with a link to eVisa website.

     I agree on keeping the article update. It’s one of the challenges of running a visa blog. It’s hard to keep up with the constant changes in visa requirements. But I have been trying my best to keep these articles updated. Thanks again!

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10. Sheharyar Malik says

    August 16, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    I hold a Pakistani passport and Latvian temporary Residency card. Please guide me where I can travel without a visa. Regards!

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    • Thirumal says

      August 18, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Hi Sheharyar! If you have a residence permit (temporary or permanent) from Latvia, you may be able to enter the countries listed in “VISA-FREE travel with a Residence Permit (Permanent Residency) from any Schengen Country”. Look up the sources for these countries to see if they accept a temporary residence permit.

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11. len says

    August 16, 2019 at 9:05 am

    Hello! I have a Ugandan passport and I want to go to Paris for 5 days, Turkey for 2 days and return back to my country Uganda. If I have a Schengen visa, can I go to Turkey for 2 days without applying for the single entry visa in Turkey? Please advice.

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    • Thirumal says

      August 17, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Hi Len! Yes. You can use your Uganda passport and Schengen visa to enter Turkey. You must apply for Turkey eVisa prior to arrival in Turkey. The Turkey eVisa takes only a few minutes to apply and process.

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12. Justin says

    August 15, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    Currently, I am in Kuwait. I just got my multiple entry Schengen visa from the Netherlands VFS. My question is can I use my NLD Schengen visa to come to France or do I need to apply again.

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    • Thirumal says

      August 16, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Justin! You can use your Schengen visa issued by Netherlands consulate to travel to France. A Schengen visa is valid for all 26 countries in the Schengen zone including France and the Netherlands.

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      • Sarwat says

        August 17, 2019 at 7:41 pm

        You can’t go direct to France and you took Schengen visa from the Netherlands. You must use your visa 1st time to go to Netherlands, then you can use your Schengen visa to France.

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13. Olu says

    August 12, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    Hello, my Schengen visa says the duration of stay is 25 days but I read it in almost every article that you can stay for 90 days with a tourist visa. I want to know if I can stay for 90 days.

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    • Thirumal says

      August 14, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Hi Olu! You can only stay a maximum of 25 days within the Schengen zone on your Schengen visa. Anything longer is considered as visa overstay and can lead to fines, deportation or ban on reentering.

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14. Sarwat says

    August 12, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    Hi, I’m Egyptian and have Schengen multiple-entry visa of one year. I always travel to European countries. Which countries outside Europe I can use this Schengen visa?
    Thank you,
    Sarwat

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    • Thirumal says

      August 14, 2019 at 6:41 am

      Hi Sarwat! With your Egyptian passport and Schengen multiple-entry visa, you can visit all the countries listed in this article that says “applies to all nationalities”.

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15. Yaser says

    August 8, 2019 at 9:24 am

    Hey All, I’m trying to figure out if a Double Entry Schengen visa allows entry to Bosnia. All website I could find show that it requires multiple entry, but can’t find any info on the double entry Schengen visa and if it would allow entry to Bosnia.

    Appreciate any help. Thanks!

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    • Thirumal says

      August 8, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Hi Yaser! As far as my knowledge goes, you would need a multiple-entry Schengen visa for Bosnia. Your best bet would be to contact the embassy and asking them.

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16. Emy says

    August 7, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Hi Thirumal, I’m planning my first trip to Europe which is about 2 months long. However, I heard that the first time Schengen Visa is only given for 2 weeks (I haven’t applied for the visa yet). Is there a way for me to apply for a visa that is multiple entries and is valid for over 2 months?

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    • Thirumal says

      August 8, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      Hi Emy! Schengen visas are issued for the number of days requested plus a few extra days. In your case, you may be issued the visa for 20 days. On your subsequent applications, you may get a longer validity such as 90 days.

      On your first application, it’s difficult to get a 60 day validity. You can try with a 60 day itinerary but you will have to provide a proof that your employer has agreed for you to be away for 60 days and you have enough funds to support such a long trip.

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17. Raj says

    July 31, 2019 at 11:09 am

    For France visa – Last 3 years income tax returns with computation of income with tax? Paid challans or form No 16 is mandatory? Without this can we not get the visa? With just the employer leave letter, salary slip, bank statement?

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    • Thirumal says

      August 1, 2019 at 11:10 am

      Hi Raj! Income tax returns are not required for Schengen visa. All you need is your employment proofs, payslips and bank statements.

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18. Nad says

    July 30, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    Hi, thank you for all your information!

    I have a Permanent Residency in France, I called the Mexico embassy, they said that I should apply for a visa (I have Algerian passport). She said that it works only if you have a Schengen visa, and not if you have a Residency in a Schengen country.

    You should may be consider editing the article.
    Cheers

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    • Thirumal says

      July 31, 2019 at 8:12 am

      Hi Nad! Thanks for letting me know! All 4 original sources (for Mexico) I have referred to in this article are all saying that a “valid residence permit” from “any Schengen country” can be used to enter Mexico. Mexico might have updated their visa requirements recently but unfortunately, the update is not reflecting in any of the 4 original sources I have referred to. I will contact and check with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico for updated information. Thanks again for letting me know!

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19. Dani says

    July 30, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    Hi Thirumal,

    Thanks for the article! Planning a trip from Pakistan to Europe. Wanted help clarifying if, with a single entry Schengen visa (issued through Italy), we can travel from Pakistan to Serbia, then onward to Italy and back to Serbia for taking the return flight?

    That would mean only a single entry into the Schengen territory, but two entries into Serbia. Can’t seem to be sure of this from all that I’ve researched.

    Hope you can help.

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    • Thirumal says

      July 31, 2019 at 8:41 am

      Hi Dani! If you are using your single-entry Schengen visa to enter Serbia as well, then your itinerary wouldn’t work. You cannot re-enter Serbia after Italy since your Schengen visa will not be valid by then. You would have already used your single-entry Schengen visa and your visa would be obsolete by then.

      But if you have a separate double or multiple-entry visa for Serbia, then your itinerary would work.

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20. genny says

    July 30, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Thirumal,

    If I have a work permit for Sweden, can I travel the remaining 39 countries which you mentioned above by holding this visa? Or it may cause any issue if I hold an Indian Passport?

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    • Thirumal says

      July 31, 2019 at 9:53 am

      Hi Genny! All of those 39 countries honor “valid multiple-entry short-term C-Type Schengen visas”. But, not all of those 39 countries honor D-Type National visas. You have to check with each country if they honor national visas.

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21. Santosh says

    July 27, 2019 at 1:02 am

    Thank You Thirumal. Surprisingly, the Embassy provided me with the double-entry Schengen visa. Can I visit all the non-Schengen European countries using US/Schengen visa (Croatia, Moldova, Kosovo, Belarus, etc)?

    Also, Can you explain to me how the double-entry visa work? Say I fly from NYC to Paris and then visit Serbia and then Lisbon and back to NYC during one trip. Is it still considered as one Schengen entry or two? Please clarify on this.

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    • Thirumal says

      August 3, 2019 at 11:24 am

      Hi Santosh! You can visit the following non-Schengen European countries with your US visa and “double-entry” Schengen visa. Make sure you have at least one entry left on your double-entry Schengen visa when visiting these countries.

      Albania (US visa)
      Andorra (Schengen visa)
      Bosnia and Herzegovina (US visa)
      Bulgaria (Schengen visa)
      Croatia (Schengen visa)
      Cyprus (Schengen visa)
      Georgia (US visa)
      Macedonia (US visa)
      Monaco (Schengen visa)
      Montenegro (US visa)
      Romania (Schengen visa)
      San Marino (Schengen visa)
      Serbia (US visa)
      Turkey (US visa) (eVisa)

      You cannot visit the below countries as they require a “multiple-entry” Schengen visa.
      – Belarus
      – Kosovo
      – Moldova

      When you fly from NYC to Paris, you will enter France, which is a Schengen state. This will be your first entry. When you fly from Paris to Serbia, you will leave the Schengen zone. Again when you fly from Serbia to Lisbon, you will enter Portugal which is a Schengen state. This will be your second and last entry for your Schengen visa.

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22. nneha says

    July 26, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Hello Thirumal,

    I’ll be going on vacation to London, Iceland, Italy, and Greece. My question is, can I enter Italy & Greece with Iceland Schengen visa?
    Iceland Schengen visa processing time is typically fast when compared with Italy & Greece I heard also since I’ll be visiting each country for the same number of days, I decided to apply for Iceland first.
    Thanks!

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    • Thirumal says

      August 5, 2019 at 9:10 am

      Hi Nneha! Yes, you can enter Italy or Greece with your Iceland issued Schengen visa. There is a slight chance that you may be asked at the port of entry in Italy/Greece on why you are entering Greece first. Explain that you have the same amount of days in each country and decided to Italy/Greece first. You will be fine.

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23. Santosh says

    July 22, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    Hi Thirumal,

    I have a few questions regarding the upcoming travel. I stay in New York and have a valid US Visa. I do travel a bit and currently have a Canadian Visa and Single Entry Schengen Visa. Can you advise which non-schengen countries within Europe I can travel with these visas (USA/Canada/Single Entry Schengen)?

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    • Thirumal says

      July 24, 2019 at 3:57 am

      Hi Santosh! A US visa is much powerful and offers more VISA-FREE countries than a Canada visa. Single-entry Schengen visas are not really useful as all countries that accept Schengen visa requires the Schengen visa to be double or multiple-entry.

      Here is the list of countries in Europe that you can travel visa-free with your US visa.

      – Albania
      – Bosnia and Herzegovina
      – Georgia
      – Macedonia
      – Montenegro
      – Serbia
      – Turkey (eVisa)
      – UK (24-hour entry)

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24. Mzhr Khan says

    July 4, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Hi dear, I am a Pakistani national living in Dubai UAE. Should I visit schengen country first or without travel, I can visit Mexico on Schengen valid visa?

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    • Thirumal says

      July 4, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      Hi Mzhr Khan! You can visit Mexico with your valid Schengen visa. You don’t have to use your Schengen visa to enter the Schengen zone first.

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25. Jo Wills says

    June 28, 2019 at 10:48 pm

    Can a Jamaican with a 23 yr old past non-violent case visit Canada? Has funds, job and, and will pay upfront for the hotel stay. Denied in 2015. Reason – do not believe they would return home. All pertinent docs were revealed.

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    • Thirumal says

      July 3, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      Hi Jo! Yes, if you can secure the visa, you can very well visit Canada. The reason for your 2015 denial seems to be based on lack of strong ties with your country rather than the non-violent case. If you don’t have a full-time job, enough savings and travel history, your ties with your country become weaker, which could lead to visa refusal.

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26. Elisa says

    June 19, 2019 at 9:00 am

    Hi, I am South African with UAE resident visa and planning to apply for schengen visa. Which countries can I visit using the Schengen visa? Thanks

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    • Thirumal says

      June 19, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      Hi Elisa! Apart from the 26 Schengen countries, you can travel to all the countries listed in this article that says “applies to all nationalities”.

      Your UAE residence visa may give you access to some GCC countries as well. I plan to write a detailed article on UAE resident visa as well, I will update you when that’s published.

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27. Nikita says

    June 13, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    Hi,
    My Friend has an Indian passport and is residing in Scotland, so she has a resident permit of Scotland. She is applying for a double entry Schengen visa from Scotland. She has booked a flight from Scotland to Belgium(Return ticket). But in between her stay in Belgium, she will also visit Croatia.

    Will it be a problem?
    Regards

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    • Thirumal says

      June 14, 2019 at 6:13 pm

      Hi Nikita! Well, it depends. Is she going to disclose in her Schengen visa application that she will be visiting Croatia while being in Belgium? If so, it might create a visa dependency. We know Croatia is not a Schengen state but still accepts Schengen visa. The Belgium immigration authorities may not know this and they may ask for a Croatia visa. I suggest attaching a copy of “Croatia visa requirements” to her Schengen visa application.

      If she is not going to disclose, then there is no problem. Most of the times, the Schengen visas are multiple entries, therefore, she can visit Croatia and re-enter Belgium.

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28. Khurram says

    May 22, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    I am a tourist from Pakistan having USA multiple visa. Can enter Moldova without a visa? In Pakistan, there is no embassy of Moldova. Thanks!

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    • Thirumal says

      May 25, 2019 at 4:14 am

      Hi Khurram! No, you cannot use your US visa to enter Moldova. You would need to have the following to enter Moldova

      – A valid Moldova visa (or)
      – A valid multiple-entry Schengen visa
      – A valid visa or residence permit from any EU country or Schengen country

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      • Ato Weittey says

        July 18, 2019 at 9:40 pm

        Hi, thanks for the information. I have 3 months Schengen visa from Ghana from the Spanish embassy. Can I use it to enter Britain without applying for the UK visa?

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        • Thirumal says

          July 19, 2019 at 12:10 pm

          Hi Ato! No. You CANNOT use your Schengen visa to enter the UK. You REQUIRE a UK visitor visa.

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29. Attman says

    May 14, 2019 at 11:47 am

    No worries, Thirumal!

    This new policy seems to have been in effect for a week or so. It’s, nonetheless, good for everyone to remain updated on the changes.

    By the way, those 36 nationalities who are not allowed to visit Moldova with a Schengen visa/RP may apply for an e-visa (https://www.evisa.gov.md/Home/Index) without an invitation letter issued by the Moldavian Bureau of Migration and Asylum, if they hold valid Schengen visas/RPs. That is an advantage, in any case.

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    • Thirumal says

      May 16, 2019 at 10:35 pm

      Thanks, Attman! Great initiative on their part. This will definitely boost tourism in Moldova. A long time ago, a friend of mine worked in Moldova as a Peace Corps volunteer. I really wanted to visit my friend at that time but I couldn’t due to lengthy paperwork. This is great news. Thanks again!

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30. Attman says

    May 11, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    As regards Moldova, the information you have provided is outdated already.
    Now, a majority of visa-required nationals may visit Moldova with a Schengen visa or residence permit! However, this visa exemption is not (yet) applicable to passport holders of 36 countries.

    The updated list can be found by following the same link that you have provided.

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    • Thirumal says

      May 13, 2019 at 7:26 pm

      Hi Attman! Thanks for the information! I apologize, I’m a bit slacking on updating these articles due to the bad internet situation in the areas I’m traveling. I will update the requirements for Moldova soon. Thanks again!

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31. J M M IRSHAD says

    May 11, 2019 at 8:55 am

    Hi, I have a valid Schengen visa multiple-entry for 5 years. Can I get visa on arrival in Thailand?

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    • Thirumal says

      May 13, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      Hi Irshad! No. You cannot use your Schengen visa to enter Thailand. You must have a Thai visa or you obtain VOA if you are from one of the 21 eligible countries. Refer to my Thailand Visa Guide for more information.

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32. Sunil says

    March 25, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Does a valid visa mean only one which is currently valid? Because the schengen visa is issued with a very short open window. So can a visa issued (and used) in the last two years be considered a valid visa?

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    • Thirumal says

      March 25, 2019 at 7:19 pm

      Hi Sunil! A “valid visa” means the visa must be valid at the time of entering the country. An “expired visa” is NOT considered as “valid”.

      Example: You intend to arrive in Albania on April 16. Your Schengen visa expiration date must be on or after April 17.

      I understand that a Schengen visa is usually issued for a short period of time. But you will be issued with longer validity on your subsequent applications. Meaning, a first Schengen visa may be issued for 20 days, second visa may be issued for 90 days and third for 180 days.

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33. Decha Srimasorn says

    March 22, 2019 at 2:06 pm

    Dear Sir

    My son, a thai national now studying in Amsterdam, having Schengen visa and residence permit, wishes to join family in holidays in April for 7 days. Does he need to apply for UK visa for entry to UK. If required, how n where can he apply.

    Thanks n regards

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    • Thirumal says

      March 22, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      Hi Decha! Unfortunately, your son cannot use his Schengen visa or residence permit to enter the UK. Your son would need a UK tourist visa (short-stay visa) to travel to the UK. You can refer to my UK Visa Guide for more details.

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34. Franklin says

    March 20, 2019 at 6:46 am

    Please I want to know as a Nigerian nationality who reside in Italy with residential permit can I travel to Taiwan without a visa

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    • Thirumal says

      March 21, 2019 at 4:16 am

      Hi Franklin! Unfortunately, you would REQUIRE a visa to travel to Taiwan. The visa waiver with Schengen visa/residence permit is only for Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam passport holders.

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35. Raul Morejon says

    March 15, 2019 at 4:33 am

    Thank you, very informative!

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    • Thirumal says

      March 15, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      You’re welcome, Raul!

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36. Venkatesh Komakula says

    March 7, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    highly appreciate the article info

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    • Thirumal says

      March 8, 2019 at 3:04 am

      Thanks, Venkatesh! I’m glad the article was helpful to you.

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37. Rajan Bhaskaran says

    December 26, 2018 at 3:36 am

    Highly informative. Please assist in the following.
    I am an Indian Passport holder with visit VISA to USA. Which are the countries I can travel without a visa/ eligible for visa on arrival.

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    • Thirumal says

      December 26, 2018 at 4:26 am

      Hi Rajan! Thanks! I have a separate article on the VISA-FREE countries for US visa. Except for Argentina and Chile, all countries in that article offer visa exemption to INDIA passport with US visa.

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