Last Updated: April 2026
As of April 2026, the Schengen Area covers 29 European countries with shared border controls and a single 90-day stay limit. The map below shows which countries are inside Schengen (blue) and which operate their own separate immigration rules (grey).
⚡ Schengen Map: Quick Facts
| How many Schengen countries? | 29 — 25 EU member states + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland |
| Stay limit across all 29? | 90 days in any rolling 180-day period — shared across all countries combined |
| Is the UK in Schengen? | No — time in the UK doesn’t count toward your 90 days |
| Are Bulgaria/Romania/Croatia Schengen? | Yes — all three joined (Croatia 2023, Bulgaria/Romania 2024). Days there count. |
| Is Cyprus in Schengen? | No — Cyprus is EU but not Schengen. Time there doesn’t count toward your 90 days. |
🔵 Schengen Area (29 Countries)
These countries share a common visa policy. The 90/180-day rule applies: you can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling period. Time in ANY Schengen country counts toward your total.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
🌍 Non-Schengen Europe
These countries have their own separate immigration rules. Time spent here does not count toward your Schengen 90 days — making them popular bases for long-term travelers.
Ireland, Cyprus
United Kingdom, Albania (1 year visa-free), Georgia (1 year), Serbia, Montenegro, Turkey, Bosnia & Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Kosovo
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Use the Europe Travel Planner →Understanding the 90/180-Day Rule
The most important rule for non-EU travelers in the Schengen Area: you can stay a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across all 29 Schengen countries combined. This isn’t a fixed calendar period — it’s a continuously rolling window. Every day you spend in any Schengen country counts toward your total, regardless of which country it is.
Time spent in non-Schengen countries (grey on the map) does not count. Many long-term travelers use this to their advantage — spending 90 days in Schengen, then moving to Albania, Georgia, or the UK while their Schengen days replenish.
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How many countries are in the Schengen Area in 2026?
There are 29 countries in the Schengen Area as of 2026. The most recent additions are Bulgaria and Romania, which joined in 2024. Croatia joined in 2023.
Which countries are on the Schengen Area map but not in Schengen?
Several European countries appear on the map but are outside the Schengen Area: the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, and Turkey. Time spent in these countries does not count toward your 90-day Schengen limit.
Is Norway on the Schengen map?
Yes. Norway is part of the Schengen Area despite not being an EU member. The same applies to Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein — all four are Schengen members but not in the EU.
Did the Schengen map change in 2024?
Yes. Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen Area in 2024, first for air and sea borders, with full land border integration following. Both countries now appear in blue on the Schengen map and days spent there count toward your 90-day limit.
Is Turkey on the Schengen map?
Turkey is geographically partly in Europe but is not part of the Schengen Area. It has its own separate visa rules. Time spent in Turkey does not count toward your 90 Schengen days.
What does the grey area on the Schengen map mean?
Grey countries on the Schengen map are European countries outside the Schengen Area. They have their own immigration rules and separate stay limits. Time spent in grey countries does not count toward your 90-day Schengen limit — which is why many long-term travelers use them as bases between Schengen stays.
Related Guides
- Schengen Area Countries: Full List — detailed breakdown of all 29 member states
- Non-Schengen Countries in Europe — visa-free allowances and nomad bases
- Schengen 90/180-Day Rule Explained — how the rolling window works
- Free Schengen Stay Calculator — track your days
- Splitting Time Between Schengen and Non-Schengen
- ETIAS 2026: Complete Guide
This page is for informational purposes only. Schengen membership can change — always verify with official sources before traveling. Last updated: April 2026.