Europe
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.
Pick your passport to see what applies.
Long-validity multi-entry visas are now issued to applicants with a clean travel history.
European Commission — visa policyPassport validity
3 months beyond intended departure
Return or onward ticket
Required
Proof of funds
Roughly EUR 50–120 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.
Greece has introduced the EU Entry Exit System (EES), including for day trips from Turkey to Greek islands. Travellers should allow extra time for border processing.
Border officers across the 29 Schengen countries now register fingerprints and a facial image instead of stamping passports. Your 90-in-180-day allowance is counted automatically.