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Do I Need a Schengen Visa?
Select your passport to see whether you need a Schengen visa, an ETIAS authorisation, or can travel visa-free to the 29 Schengen countries.
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Frequently asked
- Do Indian citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. Indian passport holders must apply for a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa at the consulate of their main destination before travelling to any of the 29 Schengen states.
- Do Filipino citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. Philippine passport holders need a Schengen visa for any short stay in the Schengen Area, regardless of purpose (tourism, business, family).
- Do Pakistani citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. Pakistani passport holders must apply for a Schengen Type C visa before travel. Applications are submitted at the consulate of the main destination country.
- Do Nigerian citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a Schengen visa for all short stays in the Schengen Area.
- Do Vietnamese citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. Vietnamese passport holders must obtain a Schengen Type C visa before travel.
- Do Bangladeshi citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. Bangladeshi passport holders must apply for a Schengen Type C visa at the consulate of their main destination before travelling to the Schengen Area.
- Do Sri Lankan citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. Sri Lankan passport holders need a Schengen Type C visa for any short stay (up to 90 days in any 180-day period).
- Do Egyptian citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. Egyptian passport holders must apply for a Schengen Type C visa before travel to any Schengen Member State.
- Do Kenyan citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. Kenyan passport holders need a Schengen visa for all short stays in the Schengen Area.
- Do South African citizens need a Schengen visa?
- Yes. South African passport holders must apply for a Schengen Type C visa at the consulate of the main destination before travelling.
- Do US citizens need a Schengen visa?
- No Schengen visa is required. US passport holders can travel visa-free to all 29 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. From Q4 2026, US travellers will additionally need an ETIAS travel authorisation (€7, valid 3 years, tied to your passport) before boarding.
- Do UK citizens need a Schengen visa?
- No Schengen visa is required. British passport holders remain visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. From Q4 2026, UK travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation (€7, valid 3 years) before entering the Schengen Area.
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