38 Countries You Can Visit on Schengen Visa

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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