Europe
The Schengen tourist visa is a short-term visa that allows individuals to travel to the countries within the Schengen Area for tourism purposes. The Schengen Area is a zone comprising 27 European countries that have abolished internal border controls, allowing for seamless movement across their borders. The main purpose of the Schengen tourist visa is to facilitate travel for short stays, typically up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
The following are the 27 Schengen countries:
- 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
- Croatia
These countries have harmonized their visa policies, allowing travelers with a Schengen visa to enter any of them during the visa’s validity period. It’s important to note that the list of Schengen countries and their visa policies can change, so it’s advisable to check with the official consulate or embassy of the country you plan to visit for the most up-to-date information.
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