The Schengen Area, also known as the Schengen Zone or Schengen Territories, are 29 countries in Europe that Canadian citizens are not required to have a visa to enter for stays up-to 90 days (known as “short stays”) in any 180-day period.

Schengen Area Countries

The Schengen Area is made up of the following 29 European Union countries:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Croatia
• Czech Republic
• Cyprus
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland

Cyprus and Ireland

Cyprus and Ireland belong to the European Union but not to the Schengen Area and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for a short stay in these countries, only a valid passport.

More information

Refer to the Government of Canada website Travelling to Europe for more information.

								
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