Member Countries

As of now, the Schengen Area consists of 27 European countries. Note that not all EU countries are part of Schengen, and not all Schengen countries are EU members. Here’s the list of Schengen countries:

Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

Key Features

Border Controls: There are generally no routine border checks between Schengen countries, allowing for free and easy travel across borders.
Visa Policy: A Schengen visa allows you to travel to any of the member countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism, business, or family visits.
External Borders: While internal borders are open, Schengen countries maintain strict controls at their external borders to enhance security and manage migration.
Coordination: Countries in the Schengen Area coordinate on various issues related to travel, security, and immigration policies.