Schengen DaysSchengen Area countries in 2026
The Schengen Area is a single travel zone that shares one 90/180 stay allowance. In 2026 it comprises 29 countries — including Bulgaria and Romania, which joined fully in 2025. Here is the full list and the notable exceptions.
The 29 Schengen countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Four of these — Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland — are not EU members but are part of Schengen.
European countries that are NOT Schengen
Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen Area (it runs its own immigration rules). Cyprus is an EU member not yet in the borderless zone. The United Kingdom is neither in the EU nor Schengen. Days in these countries do not count toward your Schengen 90/180 total.
Why the list matters for counting
All 29 Schengen countries share one 90-day allowance, so a trip across several of them adds up to a single total. Time in non-Schengen countries is separate — useful to know when planning a longer European journey.
Frequently asked questions
Are Bulgaria and Romania in Schengen now?
Yes. Both became full members of the Schengen Area in 2025, so their days count toward the same 90/180 total.
Is Ireland in Schengen?
No. Ireland is an EU country but not part of the Schengen Area, with its own entry rules.
Do days in the UK count toward Schengen?
No. The UK is outside both the EU and Schengen, so time there does not use your 90/180 allowance.
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