Countries
Schengen countries 2026
The Schengen area has 29 countries: 25 EU member states and 4 non-EU countries. Every day in any of them counts towards the same 90-day limit.
Updated · checked against official sources
All 29 Schengen countries
| Country | EU member |
|---|---|
| Austria | Yes |
| Belgium | Yes |
| Bulgaria | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes |
| Czechia | Yes |
| Denmark | Yes |
| Estonia | Yes |
| Finland | Yes |
| France | Yes |
| Germany | Yes |
| Greece | Yes |
| Hungary | Yes |
| Iceland | No |
| Italy | Yes |
| Latvia | Yes |
| Liechtenstein | No |
| Lithuania | Yes |
| Luxembourg | Yes |
| Malta | Yes |
| Netherlands | Yes |
| Norway | No |
| Poland | Yes |
| Portugal | Yes |
| Romania | Yes |
| Slovakia | Yes |
| Slovenia | Yes |
| Spain | Yes |
| Sweden | Yes |
| Switzerland | No |
All of them use the Entry/Exit System at their external borders. There are normally no border checks between them, which is why a single 90-day allowance covers the whole area.
EU countries that are not in Schengen
Ireland has stayed outside the Schengen area and shares the Common Travel Area with the United Kingdom. Cyprus is not yet a member. Days in either country do not count towards your Schengen 90, and both still stamp passports instead of using the EES. They have their own entry rules.
Other European countries outside Schengen
These countries are outside the Schengen area. Days there never count towards the 90, but each has its own entry rules and limits, so check them separately:
Albania · Armenia · Belarus · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Cyprus · Georgia · Ireland · Kosovo · Moldova · Montenegro · North Macedonia · Russia · Serbia · Türkiye · Ukraine · United Kingdom
Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City have no border controls with France or Italy. Andorra sits between France and Spain but is not a Schengen member. If you are near your limit, read places that do not count before you plan around them.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are in the Schengen area in 2026?
29: 25 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Are Bulgaria and Romania in Schengen?
Yes. Both are full members, and days spent there count towards your 90.
Is Switzerland in Schengen even though it is not in the EU?
Yes. Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are not EU members but are part of the Schengen area. Days there count.
Which EU countries are not in Schengen?
Ireland and Cyprus. Read what that means for your days.
Official sources
- European Commission: Short-stay calculator (checked 2026-10-31)
- European Union: What is the EES? (checked 2026-10-31)
- Smartraveller (Australian Government): Travelling to Europe and the Schengen Area (checked 2026-10-31)