Schengen Area

The Schengen Area is a zone comprising 29 European countries that have abolished passport and other types of border control at their mutual borders, allowing free movement of people. It includes most EU member states as well as non-EU countries such as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Third-country nationals with a valid Schengen visa or residence permit may travel freely within the zone for short stays. The 90/180-day rule limits non-resident visitors to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area.