Visa Information
The name Schengen originates from a small town in Luxembourg. In March 1995, seven European Union countries signed a treaty to end internal border checkpoints and controls. More countries have joined the treaty over the past years. At present, there are 24 Schengen countries, all in Europe.
The 15 Schengen countries are:
Austria,
Belgium,
Czech Republic,
Denmark,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Germany,
Greece,
Hungary,
Iceland,
Italy,
Latvia,
Lithuania,
Luxembourg,
Malta,
Netherlands,
Norway,
Poland,
Portugal,
Slovakia,
Slovenia,
Spain,
Sweden,
and Switzerland.
With a Schengen visa, you may enter one country and travel freely throughout the Schengen zone. Internal border controls have disappeared; there are no or few stops and checks. This means that internal air, road and train travel are handled as domestic trips, similar to travel from one US state to another. The Schengen agreement does not apply to countries dependecies such as French territories, you should check your requirements.
Further information regarding Schengen visas can obtained by contacting a consulate of any of the above countries.
Last updated: 11 January 2010
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