Schengen Visa-Free Short Stay (Tourist)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required from Q4 2026.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must hold valid passport from an Annex II (visa-exempt) country under EU Regulation 2018/1806. Biometric passport required for nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, cash, credit cards, traveler's cheques; Minimum amount: 56 EUR per day of stay; total financial coverage must be at least 12 times the subsistence minimum (EUR 284.13) plus EUR 56 per day
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Entire Schengen Area; Minimum coverage: 30000 EUR
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, rental agreement, invitation from host with proof of address; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from Schengen Area with 2 blank pages. Prepare proof of accommodation, return flight, funds, and travel insurance covering minimum EUR 30,000.