There are 27 countries you can visit with a Schengen visa. But, there are also 53 non-Schengen countries and territories that you can travel VISA-FREE with a Schengen visa.
Most people think that a Schengen visa is only for the Schengen zone. Yes, of course, it is. But many non-Schengen countries also honor Schengen visa as their own visa.
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Why do non-Schengen countries honor Schengen visa?
There are several reasons why non-Schengen countries honor Schengen visas –
Reason 1: Countries soon to be included in the Schengen agreement
Countries that are in the process of joining the Schengen zone have already started honoring Schengen visas. Currently, Bulgaria, Romania and Cyprus are in the process of joining the Schengen zone
Reason 2: Countries trust the Schengen visa screening process
Schengen visa applicants are screened thoroughly for their strong ties with their home countries. Countries simply trust the Schengen visa application screening.
Reason 3: Countries that lack infrastructure, technology or resources
Countries may not have the required infrastructure, technology or resources to screen applicants as thoroughly as a Schengen visa.
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What countries are included in the Schengen visa?
The following 27 countries are included in the Schengen visa.
- Austria
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
Apart from the above 27, there are about 53 non-Schengen countries and territories you can visit with a Schengen visa.
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What Schengen visas are eligible for non-Schengen countries?
Depending on the country, any of the below Schengen visas can be used.
- Short-term C-Type Schengen visa (tourism/business)
- Long-term D-Type Schengen visa (study/work)
- Transit A-Type Schengen visa (transit)
- Residence permit from any Schengen country
Refer to each country below for permitted Schengen visa types. Some countries require the Schengen visa to be multiple-entry and have been used at least once to travel to the Schengen area.
So, without further ado, let’s get started.
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North America
01. Mexico
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid permanent residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: Up to 180 days
- Entry rule: Schengen visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Official source: National Institute of Migration, Mexico
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Central America
02. Belize
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Belize.com
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03. Costa Rica
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry D-Type Schengen visas (student and work only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid permanent residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Schengen C-Type short-stay visas are NOT accepted
- Schengen D-Type visa or residence permit must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
- Residence permit must be in the form of a “card”, residence permits in the form of visa stickers are not accepted
- Official source: Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, US
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04. El Salvador
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- If entering by air, a fee of 12 USD will be charged for a tourist card
- If you have already entered Guatemala or Honduras, you can enter El Salvador from Guatemala or Honduras by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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05. Guatemala
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Côte d´Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauricio
- Mauritania
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- If you have already entered Honduras or El Salvador, you can enter Guatemala from Honduras or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala
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06. Honduras
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenada
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Hong Kong
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Macau
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- South Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- Schengen visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- If you have already entered Guatemala or El Salvador, you can enter Honduras from Guatemala or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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07. Nicaragua
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Congo, Dem Rep of
- Congo, Rep of
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- India
- Iraq
- Kenya
- Laos
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mali
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Timor-Leste
- Yemen
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL
- VOA fee is 50 USD, payable in USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Besides the VOA fee, there is a 10 USD entry fee, a 2 USD land border migration fee (for land border only) and 1 USD municipality tax (for land border only) (payable in USD only)
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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08. Panama
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid USED multiple-entry Schengen visas, except those issued by non-EU countries (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country, except issued by non-EU countries (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Schengen visa must have been used at least once to enter the visa-issuing country
- Schengen visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of 500 USD
- Official source: Embassy of Panama in the USA
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Caribbean
09. Antigua and Barbuda
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL
- VOA fee is 100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Schengen visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda
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10. Aruba
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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11. Bahamas
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- India
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas
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12. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type and D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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13. Curaçao
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type and D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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14. Dominican Republic
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas, except transit (A-Type)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: If arriving by land or sea, must pay a departure tax of 20 USD before departing. If arriving by air, the departure tax is included in the airfare.
- Official source: Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic
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15. Haiti
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Colombia
- Dominican Republic
- Panama
- Cuba
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: A tourist fee of 10 USD must be paid on arrival at the airport
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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16. Jamaica
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Dominican Republic
- Honduras
- Kazakhstan
- Macedonia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Romania
- Serbia
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused single/multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Immigration Department of Jamaica
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17. Sint Maarten
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type or D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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South America
18. Colombia
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- China
- India
- Macau
- Myanmar
- Nicaragua
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused single/multiple-entry Schengen visas, except transit (A-Type)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Schengen visa must be valid for at least 180 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
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19. Peru
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rule: Schengen visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru
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Europe
20. Albania
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Schengen visa must have been used to enter the visa-issuing country
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania
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21. Andorra
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid USED double/multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type or D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Andorra doesn’t require any visa, but entry/exit to Andorra is only through Spain or France which requires a Schengen visa
- Schengen visa must be multiple-entry or at least double-entry as the entry/exit to Andorra is only through the Schengen zone
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Andorra
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22. Armenia
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nicaragua
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Solomon Islands
- Suriname
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 21 or 120 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL
- VOA fee is 3,000 AMD, valid for 21 days, single-entry (OR) 15,000 AMD, valid for 120 days, single-entry
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
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23. Belarus
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Egypt
- Gambia
- Haiti
- India
- Iran
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Namibia
- Pakistan
- Samoa
- South Africa
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type or D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Schengen visa must have been used to enter the visa-issuing country
- Must arrive and depart from the following airports only – Minsk National Airport, Airport Brest, Airport Gomel, Airport Grodno, Airport Mogilev and Airport Vitebsk.
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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24. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities, except Kosovo
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Schengen visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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25. Bulgaria
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry Schengen visas, except transit (A-type)
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria
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26. Cyprus
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities, except Azerbaijan and Turkey
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused double/multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type and D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus
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27. Georgia
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Schengen visa must be valid on the day of arrival in Georgia
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
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28. Gibraltar (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Permitted visas: All valid USED multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 21 days
- Entry rule: Schengen visa must be valid for at least 7 days beyond the period of stay
- Official source: Gibraltar Borders & Coastguards Agency
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29. Kosovo
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid biometric residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 15 days
- Entry rule: The residence permit from Schengen must be biometric
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo
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30. Moldova
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Angola
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Myanmar
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- China
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Dominican Republic
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type or D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Schengen Visa or residence permit must be valid for the intended period of stay
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
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31. Monaco
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid USED double/multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Monaco doesn’t require any visa, but entry/exit to Monaco is only through France which requires a Schengen visa
- Schengen visa must be multiple-entry or at least double-entry as the entry/exit to Monaco is only through the Schengen zone
- Official source: Government of Principality of Monaco
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32. Montenegro
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules: Schengen visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
- Official source: Government of Montenegro
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33. North Macedonia
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid temporary/permanent residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 15 days
- Entry rules:
- Schengen visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 3 months in any 6 months period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia
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34. Romania
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used double/multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type or LTV)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- The Schengen visa entries or length of stay must not have been exhausted
- The residence permit should have been granted for 5 or more years
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania
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35. San Marino
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid USED double/multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type or D-Type)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: San Marino has no border controls, but entry/exit to San Marino is only through Italy which requires a Schengen visa
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of San Marino
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36. Serbia
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused single/multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Schengen visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
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37. Turkey
- Eligible nationalities: Following 19 nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Algeria (those aged 15-18 and 35-65)
- Bangladesh
- Cape Verde
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- India
- Iraq
- Libya
- Nepal
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused single/multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Turkey e-Visa online
- E-Visa fee is 43 USD, validity is 180 days, and single-entry only
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey
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38. United Kingdom
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen D-Type visas only (Short stay C-Type visas are not eligible)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 24 hours only (Transit Without Visa)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to request a 24-hour entry at London (LHR) or Manchester (MAN) airports
- Must be traveling to or from the visa-issuing Schengen country only
- Must arrive and depart by air only
- Must hold the boarding pass for the onward flight
- Onward flight must be within 24 hours (on the same day or the next day before midnight)
- Granting the 24-hour entry is at the sole discretion of the immigration officer
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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39. Vatican City
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type or D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 1 day (there are no accommodation facilities for tourists in Vatican City)
- Entry rule: Vatican City doesn’t require any visa, but entry/exit to Vatican City is only through Italy which requires a Schengen Visa
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Middle East
40. Bahrain
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type or D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 14 days or 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Bahrain eVisa
- Single-entry VOA fee is 5 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry VOA fee is 12 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 1 month
- Single-entry eVisa fee is 9 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry eVisa fee is 16 BD, valid for 1 month, entry up to 14 days
- For VOA, the Schengen visa must be valid for the entire stay in Bahrain
- For eVisa, the Schengen visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Bahrain eVisa Portal
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41. Jordan
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo, Dem. Rep. Of
- Congo, Rep. of
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lao
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Uganda
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country, except Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Jordan e-Visa
- The residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Jordan E-Visa Portal
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42. Oman
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Maldives
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 10 or 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Oman 26M or 26N Tourist Visa online
- 26M eVIsa fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- 26N eVIsa fee is 5 OMR, valid for 10 days, single-entry only
- Official source: Sultanate of Oman, Royal Oman Police
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43. Qatar
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused single/multiple-entry Schengen visas, except transit (A-Type)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for A3 Visa online on the Hayya portal
- A3 Visa fee is QAR 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Must provide hotel booking for the entire stay reserved through the Discover Qatar website
- Schengen visa or residence permit must be valid on the day of the A3 Visa application
- Official source: Qatar Tourist Board
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44. Saudi Arabia
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry Schengen visas (C-Type and D-Type only)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country, except Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Saudi Arabia eVisa
- VOA or eVisa fee is 300 SAR, valid for 1 year, multiple-entry (plus service fee and insurance fee)
- Schengen visa must have been USED to enter the visa-issuing country
- Official source: Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority
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45. United Arab Emirates
- Eligible nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted visas: None
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country, except Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at UAE airports
- VOA fee is 100 AED, valid for 14 days, single-entry only
- Schengen residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: UAE Government Portal
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Africa
46. Egypt
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid USED multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
- VOA fee is 25 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Schengen visa must have been used to enter the visa-issuing country
- Official source: Egypt Tourism Department
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47. Morocco
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Morocco e-Visa
- E-Visa fee is 770 MAD, valid for 180 days, single-entry only
- Schengen visa must be valid for at least 90 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Morocco E-Visa Portal
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Asia
48. Kyrgyzstan
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused LONG-TERM multiple-entry Schengen visas issued for at least 3+ years
- Permitted residence permits: None
- Entry granted: 7 days
- Entry rules:
- Schengen visa must be a long-term visa issued for 3 or more years. Schengen visas issued for less than 3 years are not accepted.
- After entering Kyrgyzstan this way, you can only reenter Kyrgyzstan again after 21 days.
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan
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49. Philippines
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- India
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas
- Permitted residence permits: A valid permanent residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Schengen visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
- Official source: Embassy of the Philippines in India
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50. Singapore
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused single/multiple-entry Schengen visas that allow entry into Germany and Switzerland, except transit (A-Type)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from Germany or Switzerland
- Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to obtain Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) upon arrival
- Must be traveling to or from the country of passport. Example: Must be traveling to a third country from India via Singapore or traveling to India from a third country via Singapore. An example itinerary would be India-Singapore-Bali or Bali-Singapore-India.
- Both arriving and departing flights in Singapore must be on the same itinerary
- The visa or residence permit must be valid for at least 1 month at the time of arrival
- Official source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
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51. South Korea
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except the following 23 nationalities – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameron, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
- Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry Schengen visas, except transit (A-Type)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid permanent residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Must be traveling to/from the visa-issuing country through South Korea
- Official source: South Korea Embassy in Washington DC, USA
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52. Taiwan
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- India
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Vietnam
- Permitted visas: All valid/expired used/unused single/multiple-entry Schengen visas, except transit (A-Type)
- Permitted residence permits: A valid/expired residence permit from any Schengen country
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is EXEMPT but must apply for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate online before arrival
- ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is free of charge, valid for 90 days, multiple-entry
- If using an EXPIRED Schengen visa or residence permit, the visa or residence permit must have expired in the last 10 years only
- Official source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)
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53. Thailand
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted visas: A RESIDENCE visa from any Schengen country, such as student, work, etc.
- Permitted residence permits: A valid residence permit from any Schengen countries
- Entry granted: 60 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Thailand e-Visa online
- E-Visa fee is 40 USD, valid for 90 days or 180 days, single or multiple-entry
- Must submit proof of residence in the country of application such as driver’s license, utility bill, etc.
- Official source: Thai E-Visa Portal
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Conclusion
There you have it! 53 non-Schengen countries and territories you can travel VISA-FREE with a Schengen visa. Including the 27 Schengen countries, you can visit 80 countries and territories with a Schengen visa.
Do you know any other country (I haven’t listed here) where you can travel VISA-FREE with a Schengen visa? Let me know in the comments below.
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Change history: For those who are interested, here are the changes to this list.
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2024 | Countries added: UK, UAE and Kyrgyzstan Countries removed: Cuba (due to lack of proper official sources in 2024) Countries updated: Requirements for several countries have been updated for 2024 |
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Sapitri says
I just want to thank you so much for this article. As an Indonesian living in one EU country temporarily, I’ve been looking for this information! I understand I still need to check and recheck with the respective embassy because policies may change from time to time, but this gives me an idea of where to go on vacation rather than checking one by one.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Sapitri! Thanks! I try to keep it updated but yeah please check with the authorities before booking your travel.
SUSHILA says
How many countries (other than 26 Schengen) can an Indian passport holder travel to if he is holding Schengen visa type D or Type C?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Sushila! All the 50 countries and territories I have listed in the article. India is not listed for countries such as Haiti and Jamaica but Indian passport holders are VISA-FREE for those countries. Indian do not need a Schengen visa for those two countries.
Abdul Rehman says
I am having valid Schengen visitor visa multi-entry and a Pakistani Passport. I want to check if being a Pakistani national, I am eligible for a visa on arrival for Armenia based on my Schengen visa.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Abdul! Unfortunately, Pakistani passport holders are not eligible to obtain Visa on Arrival to Armenia. You would need to apply for a visa at the Armenian embassy or consulate.
ELSAEID HISSAIN says
Hi Thirumal, new update Morocco has launched e-visa for Schengen visa holders. Also, Egypt no need a visa if you have a valid Schengen visa.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Elsaeid! Fantastic news! Thanks for letting us know! I will update the articles to reflect this new info. Thanks again!
Peter Sathish says
Hi Thirumal, hope all is well, fantastic stumble on your blog via google. well done indeed.
Quick one on visiting other countries on valid Schengen? I am in the process of applying for a tourist multi. I am planning on going to Mexico via Netherlands/Paris. There is a new online portal where we have to fill out the application form. They are asking if I am going outside the Schengen region during this trip. Should I avoid mentioning this, as the requirement for applying is to stay in the Schengen area the longest not just transit? Also any recommendation for Traveller insurances with CFAR valid within India? I want to be able to modify the destination after getting the visa? TIA.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Peter! In order to keep the application simple, just say that you are not going outside the Schengen region on this trip. Once you have the visa, you can figure out whether you want to travel only to Schengen or Schengen and Mexico or any other combination.
For Schengen, I have previously used VisitorsCoverage. They have insurance specifically for Schengen visas since Schengen insurance must be of certain value with zero deductible. The insurance is valid for the Schengen region only. I use SafetyWing these days as my primary insurance and you can change the destination on the policy as many times as you want, but it’s not zero deductible though. Check out both and see whichever works for your needs.
Siaka says
Hello there, thanks for the time you had in giving us this information for free. Thanks again. My question is, I am a Ghanaian living in Spain and I have got a 2yrs temporary residency car. I want to know if I can go to Mexico or Guatemala without a visa and what are the requirements needed? I will be having my vacation soon and I want to travel to Central and maybe South America for a week or 2 and come back. Also, can you kindly update me on the fact that I can go to Belize without a visa with my Ghanaian passport? I saw it’s visa-free but also heard some are not allowed entry. Hope you understand and will be glad to hear from you soon. Thanks!
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Siaka! Unfortunately, none of those countries you have mentioned offer entry to Ghanaian passport holders with Schengen residence permits.
Mexico: No. Mexico only allows permanent residence permits. Since your’s is a temporary residence permit, Mexico will not offer visa-free entry.
Guatemala: No. Ghanian passport holders are not eligible to enter Guatemala visa-free using a Schengen residence permit.
Belize: No. Only Schengen visas are allowed, not residence permits unfortunately.
The only country in Latin America that would allow temporary residence permits is Panama.
Marius says
When you enter for example Cyprus with a Schengen visa, do they give you their own visa and can stay longer than the Schengen visa is valid or do all the visas will have only the length of the original Schengen visa?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Marius! Each country will give a certain amount of days to stay. This can be longer than the length of your original Schengen visa. Your Schengen visa must just be valid at the time of entry.
Sam Nguyen says
I am a greek permanent resident. Can I travel visa-free to those countries?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Sam! Yes. Greece is part of Schengen zone and it would be considered a “residence permit from a Schengen country”.
Jonny says
No, it does not. I am a permanent resident of Switzerland (Schengen) and still needed a visa for Colombia and Mexico. The embassy staff told me they only accept Schengen visas but not residence permits (at least not the 1-year type that I have).
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Jonny! Mexico has changed its visa policy and now they only accept permanent residence permits. Colombia still accepts regular residence permits.
Ashraf says
Hi brother, I have a Schengen visa single entry so I can visit Mexico. Please tell me if Mexican immigration allows Schengen single visas or multiple visas.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Ashraf! Unfortunately, the Schengen visa must be multiple-entry in order to enter Mexico.
Gabriel says
Hi, I’m a Syrian citizen living in Sweden. However, I was wondering which countries I can visit visa-free for touristic purposes. I’m very interested to know Morocco visa policies in my case.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Gabriel! If you hold a Swedish residence permit, you can travel to all those countries that accept a residence permit from any Schengen/EU country. Look up countries that say “A valid residence permit from any Schengen country”.
Syrian passport holders require a visa for Morocco. But a Morocco visa is quite easy to obtain. You can apply for a Morocco visa at the embassy of Morocco in Sweden.
saheed says
I am a Gambian with a valid Schengen visa. Do I need a visa to go to Russia?
Thirumal says
Hi Saheed! You cannot use your Schengen visa to enter Russia. You require a visa from Russia.
Mickey says
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!
Thirumal says
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.
Mickey says
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?
Thirumal says
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.
Ishaque says
Hello Thirumal, can I apply for Schengen multiple visa on a fresh Pakistani ordinary passport?
Thirumal says
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.
Tarek says
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?
Thirumal says
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.
Meh says
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!
Thirumal says
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.
Sanjay Dhar says
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.
Thirumal says
Hi Sanjay! Thanks for sharing your personal experience and valuable information. This will be very helpful to all of our readers. Thanks again!
kanthiranga says
I have a temporary residence permit in Serbia. Can I visit Schengen countries without visa?
Thirumal says
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.