The Schengen Visa, which provides ‘temporary’ entry to countries in the Schengen area, is the protagonist of our trips, especially to European countries.. This visa type, which means that it is valid in other Schengen countries as long as it is issued, if it is entered into the Schengen area from the country it was taken from; Although it takes us through the procedure during the application process, it provides great convenience in the rest of the time period.
The visa period is the biggest problem, especially for Turks, and the duration of the visa is limited. There are many factors that determine. Some of these are the existence of a Schengen visa obtained from the place you applied for, your bank account balance, the title deed/deeds on you, the workplace document showing your employer relationship, your previous passport stamps and similar issues.. Of course, getting the longest-term Schengen visa ever issued, which is what we all want in every application.. Because long-term Schengen visa; It means the freedom to travel 33 countries in the Schengen area for the period granted to you without incurring the cost of a new visa.
*Before You Begin:
Click to read How to Get a 1-Year Schengen Visa: Tactics for Obtaining a Long-Term Visa.
Paris, France
Information about Schengen Visa and Countries Passed by Schengen Visa
#Schengen Visa is valid in member countries of the Schengen Union:
The Schengen Union, the inventor of the Schengen visa, is committed to being able to move freely within the Schengen area without border control, with only the presentation of an ID, residence permit card or passport within the 26 full member states.
Although the Schengen Union includes countries in the European continent, Scheme The youth union and the European Union are unions with different scopes.. Therefore, if the countries that are members of the European Union are not members of the Schengen Union, these countries are outside the scope of the Schengen Visa.
*Full members of the Schengen Union list of countries:
Belgium, Austria, Czech Republic (formerly Czech Republic), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
Milan, Italy
#Schengen Visa Valid in 33 Countries, but 26 countries where you can get a Schengen visa There are:
Although the Schengen Visa is valid in 33 countries, there are 26 countries where you can apply for a Schengen visa from Turkey; because although some countries are in the Schengen area, they do not have the right to issue a Schengen Visa because they are not full members of the Schengen Union.. This means: You can apply for the visas of these countries themselves, or if you already have a Schengen visa, you can enter these countries with your visa. list of non-needed countries:
Greek Cyprus, Bulgaria, Vatican City, San Marino, Principality of Monaco, Croatia, Romania.
Munich, Germany
#Schengen Visa is valid in every European country is not:
Although Schengen countries are in the European continent, some European countries are not members of the Schengen Union. For example; England and Ireland. You cannot enter these two countries with a Schengen visa, and you must obtain their own visa.. Regarding Ireland; If you have a UK visa and have entered the UK, you can enter Ireland until 2021 under the ‘short stay waiver’ program.
Barcelona, Spain
In Which Countries Is Schengen Visa Valid
Now that we have clarified the questions about the Schengen Union and Schengen Visa, we can now move on to the list of countries where the Schengen visa is valid..
You can go to the European continent countries that are not on the list without a visa; If you want to travel in Europe without a visa, you should read our article: Visa-Free Travel: Countries in Europe that Do Not Require a Visa from Turks
#1 Germany
#2 Austria
#3 Belgium
#4 Bulgaria: Turkish citizens with Green, Black and Gray passports can enter visa-free for up to 90 days within 6 months. Bordeaux passport holders can enter with Schengen visas.
#5 Czech Republic (Czech Republic)
#6 Denmark
#7 Estonia
#8 Finland
#9 France
#10 Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus: You can enter with your Schengen visa; however, it does not have the right to issue a Schengen visa.
#11 Croatia: You can enter with your Schengen visa; however, it does not have the right to issue a Schengen visa.
#12 Netherlands
#13 Spain
#14 Italy
#15 Sweden
#16 Switzerland
#17 Iceland
#18 Latvia
#19 Liechtenstein
#20 Lithuania
#21 Luxembourg
#22 Hungary
#23 Malta
#24 Principality of Monaco: You can enter with your Schengen visa; however, it does not have the right to issue a Schengen visa.
#25 Norway
#26 Poland
#27 Portugal
#28 Romania: You can enter with your Schengen visa; however, it does not have the right to issue a Schengen visa.
#29 San Marino: You can enter with your Schengen visa; however, it does not have the right to issue a Schengen visa.
#30 Slovakia
#31 Slovenia
#32 Vatican: You can enter with your Schengen visa; however, it does not have the right to issue a Schengen visa.
#33 Greece
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Meis Island, Greece