Schengen Visa Requirements for US Citizens – United States Citizens who has a valid U.S Tourist passport (Blue Passport) can visit the Schengen countries and spend maximum of 90 days without having to apply for any Schengen visa, as long as it is short-term business trip or tourism.
Schengen Visa Requirements for US Citizens
What documents Americans need to enter the Schengen area?
- A U.S. Passport (with applicable visas, if needed), valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area.
- A justifiable reason for your travel.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources to support yourself during your stay in Europe.
- Compliance with any other entry requirements for each country you will visit or transit.
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Which countries can Americans visit in the Schengen Area without a visa?
US citizens can travel without a Schengen visa in the countries listed below:
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
As a US citizen, how long can I stay without a visa in the Schengen zone?
As a US citizen you can stay 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen area.
Please keep in mind that:
The date of entry is considered as the first day of stay
The date of exit is considered as the last day of stay.
Note: Periods of previous stay authorised under a residence permit or a long-stay visa are not taken into account in the calculation of the duration of visa-free stay.
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