Schengen countries list (2026)
The Schengen Area has 29 member countries: 25 EU states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Visa-free visitors get 90 days in any 180-day period across all 29 together, so a day in Lisbon and a day in Oslo come out of the same allowance.
Facts checked 5 October 2026. Membership can change — Cyprus is next in line. Confirm the current list on the European Commission's Schengen page before you rely on it.
The 29 Schengen countries
Every country below counts toward your 90 days. “Since” is the year internal border checks were first lifted; some borders followed later.
| Country | Schengen? | EU? | Counts toward 90/180? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes, since 1997 | Yes | Yes | |
| Belgium | Yes, since 1995 | Yes | Yes | |
| Bulgaria | Yes, since 2025 | Yes | Yes | Air and sea borders from 31 March 2024; full member, land borders included, from 1 January 2025. |
| Croatia | Yes, since 2023 | Yes | Yes | Joined on 1 January 2023. |
| Czechia | Yes, since 2007 | Yes | Yes | |
| Denmark | Yes, since 2001 | Yes | Yes | Greenland and the Faroe Islands are not in Schengen. |
| Estonia | Yes, since 2007 | Yes | Yes | |
| Finland | Yes, since 2001 | Yes | Yes | |
| France | Yes, since 1995 | Yes | Yes | European France only. Territories outside Europe, such as Réunion or Guadeloupe, are not in Schengen. |
| Germany | Yes, since 1995 | Yes | Yes | |
| Greece | Yes, since 2000 | Yes | Yes | |
| Hungary | Yes, since 2007 | Yes | Yes | |
| Iceland | Yes, since 2001 | No | Yes | Not in the EU; in the EEA. |
| Italy | Yes, since 1997 | Yes | Yes | |
| Latvia | Yes, since 2007 | Yes | Yes | |
| Liechtenstein | Yes, since 2011 | No | Yes | Not in the EU; in the EEA. |
| Lithuania | Yes, since 2007 | Yes | Yes | |
| Luxembourg | Yes, since 1995 | Yes | Yes | |
| Malta | Yes, since 2007 | Yes | Yes | |
| Netherlands | Yes, since 1995 | Yes | Yes | European Netherlands only, not the Caribbean islands. |
| Norway | Yes, since 2001 | No | Yes | Not in the EU; in the EEA. Svalbard is outside Schengen. |
| Poland | Yes, since 2007 | Yes | Yes | |
| Portugal | Yes, since 1995 | Yes | Yes | Includes the Azores and Madeira. |
| Romania | Yes, since 2025 | Yes | Yes | Air and sea borders from 31 March 2024; full member, land borders included, from 1 January 2025. |
| Slovakia | Yes, since 2007 | Yes | Yes | |
| Slovenia | Yes, since 2007 | Yes | Yes | |
| Spain | Yes, since 1995 | Yes | Yes | Includes the Canary and Balearic Islands. Ceuta and Melilla have special checks. |
| Sweden | Yes, since 2001 | Yes | Yes | |
| Switzerland | Yes, since 2008 | No | Yes | Not in the EU or the EEA; in Schengen through a bilateral agreement. |
What changed recently
- Bulgaria and Romania became full members on 1 January 2025, after opening their air and sea borders on 31 March 2024. Days there now count.
- Croatia joined on 1 January 2023.
- Cyprus is in the EU and bound to join, but the Council has not yet lifted its internal border checks. Until it does, days in Cyprus do not count.
- Gibraltar is not a member, but since 15 July 2026 Schengen checks happen at its airport and port, and the UK government says time there counts toward your 90 days.
EU but not Schengen, and Schengen but not EU
The EU and Schengen are different clubs. Two EU countries are outside Schengen: Cyprus (not yet) and Ireland (opt-out, Common Travel Area with the UK). Four Schengen countries are outside the EU: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican are not formal members, but they have open borders with France or Italy, so treat days there as Schengen days. Andorra is outside Schengen, yet you can only reach it through France or Spain.
Territories and other special cases
Schengen membership does not always cover a country's every island or overseas territory, and a few places outside it have special arrangements.
| Place | Schengen? | EU? | Counts toward 90/180? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not yet | Yes | No | Bound to join, but the Council has not yet lifted internal border checks. Separate 90/180 count; not part of EES. European Commission: the Schengen Area; GOV.UK: Cyprus entry requirements |
| Ireland | No (opt-out) | Yes | No | Keeps its own visa and border rules and shares the Common Travel Area with the UK. European Commission: the Schengen Area; Irish Immigration Service: visiting Ireland |
| United Kingdom | No | No | No | Own visitor rules; most visa-free visitors need a UK ETA. GOV.UK: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) |
| Monaco | De facto | No | Yes | Open border with France; the UK government treats it as part of the Schengen area. GOV.UK: Monaco entry requirements |
| San Marino and Vatican City | De facto | No | Treat as yes | No border checks with Italy, so you cannot leave Schengen by going there. European Commission: the Schengen Area |
| Andorra | No | No | Assume yes | Reached only through France or Spain, without systematic exit checks, so the days are unlikely to be recorded as outside. GOV.UK: Andorra entry requirements; Alto Andorra (news report): EU deal on EES checks at Andorra's borders |
| Gibraltar | No, but Schengen checks apply | No | Yes (since 15 July 2026) | Under the UK-EU agreement, Schengen checks happen at Gibraltar's airport and port and the land border with Spain is open. GOV.UK: Gibraltar entry requirements |
| Greenland | No | No | No | Part of the Kingdom of Denmark but outside the EU and Schengen; a Schengen visa is not valid there. Danish Immigration Service: entry to the Faroe Islands or Greenland |
| Faroe Islands | No | No | No | Same position as Greenland. Danish Immigration Service: entry to the Faroe Islands or Greenland |
| Svalbard (Norway) | No | No | No | Outside Norway's Immigration Act; you reach it through mainland Norway, which is Schengen. Governor of Svalbard: entry and residence |
| French territories outside Europe | No | Partly | No | Réunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana and Mayotte are in the EU but not in Schengen, and have their own entry rules. France-Visas: France in the Schengen area |
| Canary Islands | Yes | Yes | Yes | Part of Spain and of Schengen, even though they sit off the coast of Africa. European Commission: the Schengen Area |
| Azores and Madeira | Yes | Yes | Yes | Part of Portugal and of Schengen. European Commission: the Schengen Area |
| Ceuta and Melilla | Yes, with special rules | Yes | Yes | Spanish cities in North Africa. Spain checks travellers again when they leave for the mainland by sea or air. Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Ceuta and Melilla |
Is it in the Schengen Area?
A short answer, the day-count rule and the entry basics for the places people ask about most.
Is the UK in the Schengen Area?
Not Schengen, not EU. Days in Britain do not use your 90.
Is Ireland in the Schengen Area?
EU member with a Schengen opt-out. Own border rules, Common Travel Area with the UK.
Is Cyprus in the Schengen Area?
EU member, not yet in Schengen. Separate 90/180 count and no EES.
Is Croatia in the Schengen Area?
In Schengen since 2023. Days count toward your 90.
Is Romania in the Schengen Area?
Full Schengen member since 1 January 2025. Days count.
Is Bulgaria in the Schengen Area?
In Schengen since 2025, land borders included. Türkiye next door is not.
Is Switzerland in the Schengen Area?
In Schengen, not in the EU. Days count.
Is Norway in the Schengen Area?
In Schengen, not in the EU. Svalbard is the exception.
Is Iceland in the Schengen Area?
In Schengen, not in the EU. Stopovers count too.
Is Turkey (Türkiye) in the Schengen Area?
Not Schengen, not EU. Has its own separate 90/180 rule.
Is Albania in the Schengen Area?
Not Schengen, not EU. US citizens can stay up to a year.
Is Montenegro in the Schengen Area?
Uses the euro, but not Schengen or EU. Own 90-day count.
Is Serbia in the Schengen Area?
Not Schengen, not EU. Register within 24 hours.
Is North Macedonia in the Schengen Area?
Not Schengen, not EU. Up to 3 months for British passports.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Schengen Area?
Not Schengen, not EU. Next door to Croatia.
Is Georgia in the Schengen Area?
Not Schengen, not EU. Up to a year visa-free for many.
Is Monaco in the Schengen Area?
Not formally a member, but open border with France. Days count.
Is Andorra in the Schengen Area?
Not Schengen, but reached only through France or Spain. Assume days count.
Is Gibraltar in the Schengen Area?
British territory, but since July 2026 Schengen checks apply and days count.
Is Greenland in the Schengen Area?
Part of the Danish realm, but outside Schengen and the EU.
Are the Canary Islands in the Schengen Area?
Part of Spain and of Schengen. Days count, despite the location.
Is Morocco in the Schengen Area?
Not Schengen. Ceuta and Melilla next door are, with special checks.
Count your days across all 29
Moving between Schengen countries never resets anything, and leaving only pauses the count. To know how many days you have left — and how long you need to be away when you run out — add your stays to the calculator. When you need a break, see where to go when your Schengen days run out.
Check your own dates
Add your past stays. See days used in the last 180 and the last day you can stay if you entered today. Free, no account needed.
Common questions
- How many countries are in the Schengen Area in 2026?
- 29. Twenty-five EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Bulgaria and Romania were the last to join, as full members on 1 January 2025.
- Which EU countries are not in Schengen?
- Two: Cyprus, which is bound to join but has not yet had its internal border checks lifted, and Ireland, which has an opt-out and keeps its own border rules with the UK in the Common Travel Area.
- Which non-EU countries are in Schengen?
- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican are not formal members but have open borders with their Schengen neighbours, so treat days there as Schengen days.
- Is the UK in the Schengen Area?
- No. The UK has never been part of Schengen, and it left the EU in 2020. Days in the UK do not count toward your Schengen 90 days in any 180.