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What Is a Schengen Visa? The 29 Schengen Countries (2026)

A short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180 across 29 countries.[1][2]

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Last updated: 22 Oct 2026 · By the Vizelen editorial team

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Sources

  1. [1] European Commission (Migration and Home Affairs) – Applying for a Schengen visa (where/when to apply, fee, processing time) (document date: 2 Dec 2025; accessed: 17 Oct 2026)
  2. [2] European Commission – Schengen area (29 countries; Bulgaria and Romania joined on 1 January 2025) (accessed: 22 Oct 2026)