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Visa exemptions
Depending of their status, visitors to Schengen countries may be exempted of Visa application.
Their status depend on their citizenship, residence permit, family relationship, residence country, travel documents or their school pupils.
Citizens exempted from Visa application
The following citizens do no need to apply for a Visa for a visit or transit in Schegen countries:
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- El Salvador
- European Union countries
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Israel
- Japan
- Liechtenstein
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Romania
- San Marino
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Switzerland
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vatican
- Venezuela
In addition, Chinese citizen holding a Hong Kong and Macao passport are exempted from visa application.
Warning: being exempted from Visa application doesn’t allow visitors to work or to stay longer than 90 days in a period of 180 days in Schengen countries.
Residence permits
Citizens owner of a residency permit in one of the Schengen countries do not require a visa to visit another Schengen space state.
Family relationship
Visa shall not be requested to any third country school pupil in some conditions. Read more…
Special regulations
Holders of diplomatic and official passports are managed differently, based on their country of origin and their type of passports. It is recommended to consult a Schengen state embassy or consulate for updated information.
More info
Always check one of the Schengen states embassy or consulate for updated information about Visas applications and requirements.
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When Cyprus we become Schengen state
Dear,
I will like to know maybe Cyprus we become Schengen state in November...and when Ireland we join schengen....
Regard
Prince Of Hope
IRELAND VISIT
IAM A SOMALI CITIZEN HAVING A PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN ITALY AND HOLDING ITALIAN TRAVEL DOCUMENT, IS IT POSSIBLE TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND WITH MY ITALIAN PAPERS.
Many Thanks
Hi i am married to an
Hi i am chinese and married to an English man , I have a permanent residence permit with indefinate leave to remain in the uk.
we want to travel to austria then on to slovinia for a one week holiday do i need a schengen visa.
guiqin
Changes to Visa Exemption Countries
Hi,
I am a Barbadian living and working on a work permit in the UK for the last 4.5 years. I recently read that citizens of Barbados, Antigua and the Bahamas will no longer require a visa to travel to Schengen countries, in part due to the signing of an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Europe and these countries. Does anyone know when visa requirements will be relaxed for citizens of the above Caribbean countries? I am travelling to France, Spain and Italy in August and getting everything together for the (French multiple entry) Schengen visa is an absolute nightmare, as I will be staying in at least 6 different places, 6 flights, 2 train journeys etc, and everything must be booked before I send off the application. Any chance the visa exemption will be enforced before my trip. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
BajaninBritain
Keep Hope Alive?
I am Barbados resident, holding both UK and Bajan passports.
My wife holds a Barbados passport.
We are in the process of applying for a Schengen Visa for her passport, in order to do a Med. cruise in Sept.
Lots of hoops to jump thru!!
Hopefully, it'll come thru in two weeks,
or I'm going to be pixzed off!
But to address your query about the alleged upcoming Visa exemptions for Barbados and five other island nations..
..I phoned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here in Barbados,
and spoke with a higher-up, who was (understandably)non-committal in her responses to my many questions.
She indicated that, from Barbados' point-of-view
we LONG for the visa exemption(as do I!)
but the time-frame is questionable.
The ball is in the EU court(as always??) and with luck,
"end-of-the-year" is a time-frame we can hope for/around.
Had I known of this impending exemption in the works
I would never have booked the cruise, pre-exemption!!
I would have preferred to wait it out,
even if the exemption process takes another 2 or 3 years!
_______________________________________
I won't be applying for a Schengen Visa again.
We thought the Americans were difficult
when we applied for her U.S.Visa - HA!!
Trust me...the Yanks are eeaasy!
- plus you get a multiple-entry visa for ten years.
None of this nonsense where you get a one-time-only visa
for three short weeks.
Verily I say unto thee, BigBrother lives in Brussels!
Barbadian Schengen Visa Exemptions
Thanks for your response. The fact that the visa exemption for Barbadians is being considered and negotiated is great news, despite the time frame. What really sucks also though is if you live in Barbados and want to travel to Martinique (30minutes by plane); Guadeloupe; or St. Martin (I'm assuming) you have to go through the same nightmare of a process to get the visa. To the hilarious "verily I say unto thee" some consulates like the French ones do offer multiple entry 6 months visas, so it depends on which consulate/schengen state you apply for the visa at. This in turn will depend on either your first country of entry or your main destination. So as long as you have bought all your flights, booked all your hotels, have proof of financial support, and travel insurance for the duration of your visit (annual travel insurance is the best) you should have no problems. A tall order I know, but my advice is to plan well in advance to avoid disappointment. I've been planning my month long trip for about 6months, buying tickets and reserving hotels along the way.
Visa Required
Hello,
I am a Filipino citizen and working here in Malta for 5 years and have a valid Resident Permit. I just want to ask if do I still required or need to apply for a visa if I wish to visit any Schengen states?
Waiting for your reply.
Thank's a lot, Ernesto.
Travel to Malta
Hi I live in the UK I am a trinidad citizen with a multiple schengen visa
can I travel to malta with this visa .
Hi Trin, I think Malta
Hi Trin,
I think Malta recently signed on to the Schengen agreement, so the answer should be yes.
Swiss Lpermit holder do I need a schengen ?
Hi all!
I wanted to know whether I can travel to schengen space provided I have an L permit but no schengen visa. I am from India and will be staying in switzerland for 10 weeks as an internee.
visa to Romania
hello,am a citizen of Nigeria,but present resides in Hungary,and have a resident permit in Hungary,do I require a visa to Visit Romania,because the Romania embassy here in hungary,made me understand that I don`t need a visa since I have a residence permit in Hungary,but Romania is not part of schengen so how is this possible?
resident permit card for poland
hey im from turkey.i live in poland now i applied to goverment place and i have decision now.but im waiting id number and after they will give resident permit card.but im not sure is it schengen or not?
i think i can go to schengen countries do u have some comments?
BELARUS
Hello,
I am from India,i am doing my own Business in Chennai-Tamilnadu-india and now i want to go Belarus for Business Meeting on 14th of Jan 2008 with my Cheif Executive Officer.In this regard whether we can get On Arrival visa to Belarus,Also we are going by Lufthansa Airlines via frankfurt,is it necessary we have to get Transit visa to Germany.Pls reply me
Hello Solomon, I do not know
Hello Solomon,
I do not know the requirements regarding your visa needs for Belarus, but in theory you are exempt from a Schengen visa as long as you stay in the airport. Nevertheless you should always get a confirmation from a Schengen consulate (eg. Germany) as rules and change from one day to another.
Have a nice business trip!
Schengen Countries
I am Nigeria but I have a residence permit here in Poland..I wanted to ask you first if I need visa to Schengen Countries or it could work with the residence permit?
Secondly,Poland we become Schengen Country by 21st of December,and if i want to go to Old schengeh like 'Belgium'maybe i can go there by flights ?
Till i heard from you..
Regard
Prince Of Hope
Dear Prince of Hope, From
Dear Prince of Hope,
From now on, you can travel to Schengen states as long as your residency permit is valid, but until march next year, you'll have to show your passport for any flight because the border opening is not active for air traffic yet.
Thanks
Thanks for the information...today Poland become Schengen countries.is a good opportunity for us.
i will like to know maybe UK as signed the schengen aggreement?
UK is not Schengen
Unfortunately UK is not willing to join the Schengen countries. Thus in your situation, you have to visit a British consulate and apply for a visitor visa.
Regards,
I want to know maybe Cyprus we become Schengen state.
Dear,
I will like to know maybe Cyprus we become Schengen state in November...and when Ireland we join schengen....
Regard
Prince Of Hope
Thanks again
i have one question again..is all about flight to old schengen countries..can i fly by flight and the immigration we ask for my document?if yes becouse i want to visit France from Poland and is two days trip by Train or by Bus.
I will like to know maybe i can go by flight?
Space Schengen question
Hello,
I am peruvian but I have a residence permit here in Hungary because I have been working here since 1 year ago. I wanted to ask you first if I need s visa for each time I want go visiting friends from a Schegen Country or it could work with the residence permit?. If I still need a visa even the residence permit, which would be the better type if there is any to avoid asking each time for one at least for certain period of time.
My other question is about Hungary joining the Schengen Space. If it happens in December, I would need still the visa for flights ?
Many thanks in advance,
Maribel Tejada