The Schengen Area is a region of 29 European countries that have abolished their internal borders to allow the free and unrestricted movement of people. It covers a vast area of 4,718,084 km2 and is home to over 448 million citizens.
Most EU countries are within the Schengen Area except Ireland and Cyprus which will soon be part of it. Additionally, several non-EU countries like Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein are integral members despite their non-EU status.
Fact: Schengen Area is the largest visa-free zone in the world.
Which Are the Schengen Area Countries?
The 29 Schengen countries are Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Czech…