Visa requirement for nationalities that require Schengen visa to travel to Europe
While planning to visit a country in Europe which is part of the Schengen treaty, many travelers are confused whether they require a Schengen visa or not to enter the Schengen states. Following is a list of nationalities that require the Schengen visa. The Schengen visa applications is processed at the embassy/consulate office in your home country. The Schengen visa will allow the visa holder to stay for a maximum of 90 days in a half-yearly period. The schengen visa application can have specific provision which can be obtained by contacting the embassy office at your home country.
Note: US citizens and any foreigners staying in Schengen Countries for more than 90 days should get Long Term Schengen Visa.
- Visa Mandatory
- Visa Exempted
List of nationalities who need short term Schengen visa to visit Schengen states
Afghanistan
Azerbaijan
Bhutan
Cambodia
Fiji
Guyana
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Maldives
Mongolia
Nauru
Papua New Guinea
Saint Helena and dependencies
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Yemen
Citizens of these countries can visit the Schengen countries without a visa
The following nationalities do not need a Schengen visa for visiting the Schengen countries for less than 90 days. Therefore these nationalities are also not required to purchase Schengen visa insurance which is one of the pre-requisites before being issued the Schengen visa. However, given the high cost of healthcare in Europe, it is prudent for all travelers to buy proper health insurance before traveling to the Schengen countries.Andorra
Brunei
Macao
Mauritius
Monaco
Montenegro
Northern Marianas
Salvador
Saint Kitts and Nevis
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Timor – Leste
Vatican
Vanuatu
