What is Schengen Area Countries?
Meaning, Full Form & Guide (2026)
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The Schengen Area comprises 27 European countries with abolished internal border controls, allowing free movement with a single Schengen visa. Countries include Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, and others. Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus joined in 2024.
Schengen Area Countries — Full Explanation
Indian passport holders require a Schengen visa for tourist/short-stay travel. Long-term study in any Schengen country requires that country's national long-stay visa (Type D), not a Schengen visa. UK and Ireland are not part of the Schengen Area despite being in Europe.
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