A Schengen Visa is a visa that allows its holder to enter, exit, and travel freely within the Schengen Area without the need to apply for a separate visa for each country.

The Schengen Area consists of 29 European countries that have opened their borders for free movement between them.

Types of Schengen Visa

Tourist Visa – for travelers visiting the Schengen Area for tourism or to visit friends and relatives.
Business Visa – for those attending meetings, conferences, or engaging in business-related activities.

Things to Know About the Schengen Visa

• You can travel freely within the Schengen Area without having to go through passport control at each border.
• You must apply for a visa from the main destination country (where you will spend the most days) or the first country of entry (if the number of days in each country is equal).

Required Documents

• Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel
• Travel insurance covering a minimum of €30,000
• Flight itinerary or ticket confirmation
• Proof of financial means
• Hotel booking and travel plan (for tourism purposes)
• Invitation letter or financial guarantee documents (for visiting friends or relatives)

List of 29 Schengen Countries (Updated 2025)

1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Bulgaria (joined in 2024)
4. Croatia (joined in 2023)
5. Czech Republic
6. Denmark
7. Estonia
8. Finland
9. France
10. Germany
11. Greece
12. Hungary
13. Iceland
14. Italy
15. Latvia
16. Liechtenstein
17. Lithuania
18. Luxembourg
19. Malta
20. Netherlands
21. Norway
22. Poland
23. Portugal
24. Romania (joined in 2024)
25. Slovakia
26. Slovenia
27. Spain
28. Sweden
29. Switzerland