Over 60 countries and territories worldwide have a visa waiver for the Schengen area. Some countries on the visa waiter list include the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, and New Zealand.
The visa waiver is a free regime that allows passport holders from these countries to enter the Schengen area without the need for a visa. Just make sure your passport:
- Was issued in the last decade
- Is valid for at least six more months
- Has several blank pages
For most people with passports on the waiver list, the waiver means they can stay in Europe for up to 90 days each 180 days. In other words, if you spent 90 days in the Schengen area, you would have to leave it for 180 days before returning.
Please note that nationals of the countries and territories on the visa waiver list may need an ETIAS travel authorization.
If your country is not on the visa waiver list, you must apply for a visa from a Schengen or the European country you intend to visit at the embassy or consulate nearest you.