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Entry into the Schengen Area

Here you can find information regarding the free movement of people within Europe’s Schengen Area.

Entry into the “Schengen Area” in Europe

The new Entry/Exit System, abbreviated to EES, is a central element of the European Union’s Smart Borders programme and affects all non-EU citizens who travel to a European country for a short stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

List of Current Schengen Member States:

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

Important Notice

For all other European countries outside the Schengen Area: contact the relevant embassy, or visit the IATA Travel Center website for more information.