A Schengen visa isn’t just your ticket to Europe’s famous cities and landmarks—it can also open doors to dozens of destinations beyond the Schengen zone. With the right type of Schengen visa, travelers can explore a surprising list of countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and even parts of Europe that aren’t in the Schengen area.
Many countries outside the Schengen area allow entry to travelers holding a valid, multiple-entry Schengen visa. Some require the visa to have been used at least once, while others offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access. Always check the latest entry requirements with official sources before booking your trip, as policies can change.
Here’s a guide to 38 non-Schengen countries you can visit with a valid Schengen visa.
Asia
1. The Philippines
Schengen visa holders can visit for up to 30 days.
2. Singapore
Allows a 96-hour transit for Schengen visa holders traveling to or from Germany or Switzerland.
Middle East
3. Oman
Entry permit for 10 to 30 days with a valid Schengen visa.
4. Qatar
30-day stay, extendable for another month.
5. Turkey
Single-entry e-visa for one month with a valid Schengen visa.
Europe (Non-Schengen)
6. Albania
Visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days for multiple-entry Schengen visa holders.
7. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa-free for up to 30 days.
8. Bulgaria
Visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.
9. Croatia
Visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.
10. Cyprus
Visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.
11. Georgia
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
12. Kosovo
Visa-free for up to 15 days.
13. Montenegro
Visa-free for up to 30 days.
14. North Macedonia
Visa-free for up to 15 days.
15. Romania
Visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.
16. Serbia
Visa-free for up to 90 days within 180 days.
Africa
17. Egypt
Visa-on-arrival for 30 days with a valid Schengen visa.
18. São Tomé and Príncipe
Visa-free for up to 15 days within 180 days.
19. Morocco
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
20. Tunisia
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
21. Cape Verde
Visa-on-arrival.
The Caribbean
22. Aruba
Visa-free for up to 30 days at a time, not exceeding 180 days per year.
23. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
24. Curaçao
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
25. Sint Maarten
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
26. Dominican Republic
Visa-free for up to 30 days.
27. Antigua and Barbuda
Visa-free for up to 30 days.
28. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
29. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa-free for up to 30 days.
30. Turks and Caicos Islands
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
Central America
31. Guatemala
Visa-free for up to 90 days (CA-4 agreement).
32. Honduras
Visa-free for up to 90 days (CA-4 agreement).
33. El Salvador
Visa-free for up to 90 days (CA-4 agreement).
34. Nicaragua
Visa-free for up to 90 days (CA-4 agreement).
35. Belize
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
South America
36. Peru
Visa-free for up to 90 days with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.
37. Colombia
Visa-free for up to 90 days.
38. Panama
Visa-free for up to 30 days.
Travel Tips
- Always confirm entry requirements with the embassy or official government website before traveling.
- Most countries require a valid, multiple-entry Schengen visa that has been used at least once.
- Some destinations may require onward or return tickets, proof of accommodation, or travel insurance.
- Entry policies can change, so check for updates before making travel plans.
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Your information is outdated as Bulgaria,Romania and Croatia are already part of Schengen zone and they are issuing Schengen visas so kindly update your post and do some research before posting,thanks