What is the Schengen Zone?The Schengen Zone consists of a group of European countries that have adopted a cooperative agreement to simplify border controls and visa requirements.
The countries in the Zone are:
- Austria
- Belgium
- the Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- the Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Holders of valid US passports generally can travel visa-free within the Schengen Zone for up to 90 days. Visitors from other countries can usually apply for a single visa which allows them to travel to and between any of the countries in the Zone. last updated 2008.08.19
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