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Schengen Area

Checked 10 Sept 2026

29 countries, one visa, one 90-in-180-day clock. The biggest change is the new digital border system, which records entries and exits biometrically instead of stamping passports.

Do I need a visa?

Pick your passport to see what applies.

Visa required in advance

Long-validity multi-entry visas are now issued to applicants with a clean travel history.

European Commission โ€” visa policy

Passport validity

3 months beyond intended departure

Return or onward ticket

Required

Proof of funds

Roughly EUR 50โ€“120 per day depending on the country

At the airport

Expect longer first-time arrivals while biometrics are enrolled; later trips are faster at automated gates.

Health requirements

Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 is mandatory for visa applicants.

Latest changes for Schengen Area

ImportantBorders & transit29 Oct 2026

Greece introduces Entry Exit System for arrivals from Turkey

Greece has introduced the EU Entry Exit System (EES), affecting non-EU nationals travelling from Turkey, including visitors taking day trips to Greek islands. Travellers should allow extra time for border processing.

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ImportantBorders & transit24 Oct 2026

EU Entry Exit System applies to trips from Turkey to Greece

Greece has introduced the EU Entry Exit System (EES), affecting non-EU nationals travelling from Turkey, including visitors taking day trips to Greek islands. Travellers should allow extra time for border processing.

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