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Which countries belong to the Schengen area?

The following countries belong to the Schengen area:

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

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland are NOT part of the Schengen area!

Published: April 22, 2024
Updated: March 14, 2025

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