What does having a Schengen Visa mean for an international visitor? For…

Make sure you check whether you need a Schengen Visa or not because many people make that mistake!

Not all citizens of all countries need to apply for a Schengen visa. Before you do so, check if you are required to hold a Schengen visa if you want to cross the Schengen borders.

How many European countries are part of the Schengen Zone and can you visit all of them with the Schengen Visa?

There are 26 European countries that are part of the Schengen Agreement. What this means is that you can visit all of these countries by using only one visa.

As an international tourist you need a Visa to enter the Schengen Zone but what about European citizens who are not part of the Schengen Agreement?

Citizens of Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, which are not part of the Schengen Area, can enter and exit the Schengen states by needing only a national identity card or passport.

Can you travel to another country with the Schengen Visa if you get bored?

If you apply for a visa to Paris and during your stay there you get bored of the French language, don’t worry, the Schengen visa you hold gives you permission to cross the border to other Schengen states.