Which countries are in Schengen? The full list of 29 (2026)
The Schengen area has 29 countries: 25 EU member states and four non-EU countries (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein), according to the European Commission.
The 29 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.
EU and Schengen are not the same thing
- Ireland is in the EU but not in Schengen: it has an opt-out and runs its own border control.
- Cyprus is in the EU and takes part in Schengen cooperation, but the Council has not yet lifted its internal border controls, so it is not yet part of the area.
- Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are in Schengen without being in the EU.
- The United Kingdom, Albania, Serbia and other European countries are outside the area.
Time spent in Ireland or Cyprus does not count towards your 90 days, and each has its own entry rules.
The latest members
Bulgaria and Romania were the last countries to join, on 1 January 2025. Their air and sea borders had already been part of the area since 31 March 2024. If you count days in either country, they count like any other member from now on.
Why it matters for your days
The 90/180 rule applies to the Schengen area as a whole. A week in Lisbon, a weekend in Zurich and a month in Athens all draw from the same 90. Check how the rule works or put your trips in the free calculator.
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