26 Countries To Visit with Schengen Visa
Schengen Visa is one of the strongest in the world so even if you have a weak passport, you can use a Schengen visa to switch your passport to a strong one.
Normally, they are only 26 Schengen countries but you can also visit other 50 countries with your Schengen visa which is always free access.
Though we have noticed that some non-Schengen countries are now honouring the Schengens, this is mostly the countries that want to join or are in the process, countries like Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia and Cyprus.
It is widely trusted by many because all applicants for Schengen are carefully scrutinized for their close ties to their home countries. Simply put, nations have faith in the Schengen visa screening.
Countries With Schengen Permit
Here are the 26 major countries that have Schengen visas approved.
- Austria
- Belgium
- 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
Aside from the 26 countries that are mentioned above, you as a person having a Schengen can also visit at least 46 other countries that have permission to use Schengen visas.
Schengen Visas For Non-Schengen Countries
Let’s now talk about some of the Schengen visas that are available for some of those non-Schengen countries.
1. Short-Term Visa (Type C)
If you’re going for this type of visa, then you should be someone who is travelling as a tourist and for business purposes.
2. Long-Term Visa (Type D)
For those that want to work or study in a country that is Schengen-approved, you are allowed to get the type D visa which will serve that purpose.
3. Transit Visa
For those that are going for this type of visa, it is only issued when you just stopped to pick up something and leave.
It is very short, sometimes it doesn’t even last for up to 3 days and you are out of the country.
4. Residential Permit
A Schengen-approved country can also give you a residence permit if you want to live in the country permanently.
How To Get Schengen Visa
If you want to get a Schengen visa, here are the places you can get them.
Most North American countries are Schengen and you can access most of them for free. See the countries and their eligibilities.
- Mexico – this is where you can get your Schengen visa and it is eligible for all nationalities, they can also offer you a permanent residence permit too.
- Belize
- Costa Rico
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
- Lithuania etc
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country will join?
Bulgaria, Costa Rico, and Croatia will join very soon.
What is the easiest country to get visa?
Lithuania
Which country rejects most visas?
Countries like France, Sweden, Norway and Denmark
What is the hardest Visa to get?
The hardest visa to get is that of North Korea
Conclusions
You have it now! A Schengen visa entitles you to visa-free travel to 50 non-Schengen countries and territories. You can travel to about 76 countries and territories with a Schengen visa, including the 26 Schengen nations.
Do you know of any other nation (that I haven’t listed here) to which a Schengen visa entitles you to visa-free travel? Tell me in the comments section below.
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