56 Unexpected Countries UAE Residents Can Visit With Schengen Visa in 2024

Ever thought your Schengen visa is only your golden ticket to the 27 countries in the Schengen zone? Think again. Prepare to be surprised as we unveil 56 additional countries that are covered by Schengen visa.

Let’s start with a quick refresher first: the Schengen Visa, a document that lets you travel freely within the Schengen Area without the need for separate visas and passport controls.

Here are the 27 European countries within the Schengen zone:

There are several types of Schengen visa:

• Category C, Uniform Schengen Visas (USV): This type allows you to travel throughout the entire Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. They can be issued for single, double, or multiple entries.
• Limited Territorial Validity Visas (LTV): These visas only permit you to travel in the Schengen State that issued the visa or in some other cases, the certain Schengen States specifically mentioned when applying for the visa.
• Category D, National Visas: These are primarily issued for individuals who are to be studying, working, or permanently residing in one of the Schengen countries.
• Category A, Airport Transit Schengen Visa: This type of visa allows you to transit through the international zone of a Schengen country airport without entering the Schengen country.
• Category B, Transit Schengen Visa: This visa allows its holder to transit through no more than two Schengen countries by car or by plane before reaching their final destination, which must be outside the Schengen zone. The maximum allowed period of stay under this visa type is five days.

But the power of the Schengen Visa stretches further than you might think. This invaluable document also offers you entry into an astonishing 56 additional countries around the world. Your Schengen Visa is not just an invitation to explore Europe, but also a ticket to splendid Caribbean beaches, vibrant cultures in Latin America, and unique destinations in Asia.

So you are thinking: “If I have a Schengen visa, where can I go?”. Let’s dive in together to discover the extra mileage you can get out of your Schengen visa.

EUROPE

Your Schengen visa not only gives you access to the 27 Schengen countries but also to 19 more European countries. In this chapter, we will discuss how you can use your Schengen visa to travel to these additional destinations, including EU and non-EU countries. We will provide key information about entry requirements and the permitted duration of stay.

🇦🇱 Albania

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa that has already been used at least once to enter a Schengen country
‣ Stay Duration: No more than 90 days in any 180-day period

🇦🇩 Andorra (EU)

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Entry via France or Spain with a valid Category C (multiple-entry) French or Spanish Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: No more than 90 days in any 180-day period

🇦🇲 Armenia

‣ Applies to: Passports of Algeria, Bahrain, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brunei, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nauru, Nicaragua, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible for VOA or E-visa
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: 21 days or up to 120 depending on national visa validity

🇧🇾 Belarus

‣ Applies to: Passports of Vietnam, Haiti, Gambia, India, China, Lebanon, Namibia, Samoa
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa that has already been used at least once to enter a ‣ Schengen country and tickets with confirmation of departure from “Minsk National Airport”
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days

🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina

‣ Applies to: All passports, except citizens of Kosovo
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days

🇧🇬 Bulgaria (EU)

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa that has already been used at least once to enter a Schengen country
‣ Stay Duration: No more than 90 days in any 180-day period

🇨🇾 Cyprus (EU)

‣ Applies to: All passports, except citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa that has already been used at least once to enter a Schengen country
‣ Stay Duration: No more than 90 days in any 180-day period

🇬🇪 Georgia

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa valid at the time of entry
‣ Stay Duration: No more than 90 days in any 180-day period

🇬🇮 Gibraltar

‣ Applies to: Passports of Morocco, the People’s Republic of China, Mongolia, India
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa with a minimum remaining validity of 7 days on the date of departure
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 21 days

🇽🇰 Kosovo

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 15 days

🇲🇩 Moldova

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: No more than 90 days in any 180-day period

🇲🇨 Monaco (EU)

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Entry via France with a valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: No more than 90 days in any 180-day period

🇲🇪 Montenegro

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days, and not longer than the expiry of the visa if the period of validity of the visa is less than 30 days

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Category C (double or multiple entry) Schengen visa valid for at least 5 (five) days beyond the intended stay
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 15 days upon every entry, not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period

🇷🇴 Romania (EU)

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: No more than 90 days in any 180-day period

🇸🇲 San Marino (EU)

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Entry via Italy with a valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: 30 days, if staying longer government permit is required

🇷🇸 Serbia

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days during a six-month period

🇹🇷 Turkey

‣ Applies to: Passports of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cape Verde, Egypt (only if traveling Egypt Air or Turkish Airlines), Equatorial Guinea, India, Iraq, Libya, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Yemen
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible to apply for E-visa
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days

🇻🇦 Vatican City (EU)

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Entry via Italy with a valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: As there are no tourist accommodations, overnight stays aren’t really possible

AMERICAS

You may be surprised to know, but a Schengen visa opens the door to a host of exciting destinations across the Americas: the azure waters of the Caribbean, the paradise-like French and Dutch Overseas territories, the rich cultural tapestry of Central America, and the vibrant energy of South America. Each of these diverse regions holds its unique appeal and charm.

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible for VOA
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days

🇦🇼 Aruba

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇧🇸 Bahamas

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇧🇿 Belize

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇧🇶 Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇨🇴 Colombia

‣ Applies to: Passports of Cambodia, China, India, Macao, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇨🇺 Cuba

‣ Applies to: Passports of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, India1, Iran, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Uzbekistan, Yemen
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible to purchase Cuban Tourist card from Cuban missions, travel agencies, airlines, or licensed online retailers
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇨🇼 Curaçao

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days, after that fee is applied which needs to be paid before departure

🇸🇻 El Salvador

‣ Applies to: Passports of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible to obtain upon arrival a tourist card at a fee
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇬🇫 French Guiana

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇵🇫 French Polynesia

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇬🇵 Guadeloupe

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇬🇹 Guatemala

‣ Applies to: Passports of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible to obtain upon arrival a tourist card at a fee
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇭🇹 Haiti

‣ Applies to: Passports of Chechnya, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Iran, Libya, Panama, Syria, Vietnam, Yemen
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free, but fee of 10$ is applied at the airport
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇭🇳 Honduras

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa with minimum 6 months validity
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days

🇯🇲 Jamaica

‣ Applies to: Passports of Belarus, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Kazakhstan
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days

🇲🇶 Martinique

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇲🇽 Mexico

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇳🇨 New Caledonia

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

‣ Applies to: All passports, except China and Iran
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free for eligible passports, except nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Haiti, India, Iraq, Kenya, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Yemen who need to get a VOA at a fee
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇵🇦 Panama

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa, issued by one of the EU countries (not Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland) that has already been used at least once to enter a Schengen country with a minimum remaining validity of 6 months
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days

🇵🇪 Peru

‣ Applies to: Passports of China, India
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Schengen visa with minimum validity of 6 moths
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇧🇱 Saint Barthelemy

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇲🇫 Saint Martin

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇵🇲 Saint Pierre and Miquelon

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇸🇽 Sint Maarten

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (double or multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 90 days

🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

AFRICA

Your Schengen visa also serves as a ticket to the diverse and enchanting continent of Africa. This section unveils opportunities to experience the historical wonders of Egypt, the unique wildlife of Mayotte, the volcanic landscapes of Reunion, and the tropical paradise of São Tomé and Príncipe. Discover the essentials of visiting these diverse African destinations using your Schengen visa.

🇪🇬 Egypt

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: VOA at the airport at a fee
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days

🇾🇹 Mayotte

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇷🇪 Reunion

‣ Applies to: Passports of Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Multiple-entry visa (Schengen included) with a validity of more than 6 months, issued by France
‣ Stay Duration: 90 days within 6 months period

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (multiple-entry) Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 15 days

ASIA

Your Schengen visa extends its validity beyond Europe and the Americas, unlocking the captivating regions of the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This part of our guide will take you on a tour from the grandeur of the Arabian Peninsula, with countries like Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, to the bustling city-state of Singapore, and the charm of the Philippines. Discover these distinctive parts of the world with your Schengen visa as we explore the specifics of entry.

🇴🇲 Oman

‣ Applies to: Passports of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Maldives, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible for E-visa
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Schengen Visa
‣ Stay Duration: 10 days or 30 days, depending on visa

🇵🇭 Philippines

‣ Applies to: Passports of China, India
‣ National Visa Policy: Visa-Free
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 7 days for Chinese, 14 days for Indians

🇶🇦 Qatar

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible for ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Schengen visa
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 30 days

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

‣ Applies to: All passports
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible for VOA
‣ Entry Conditions: Valid Category C (multiple-entry) Schengen visa
with an entry stamp of an issuing country
‣ Stay Duration: 30 days

🇸🇬 Singapore

‣ Applies to: Passports of China, India
‣ National Visa Policy: Eligible for Transit Visa
‣ Entry Conditions: Category C (multiple-entry) Schengen visa
with at least 1 month validity from the date of entry
‣ Stay Duration: Maximum 96 hours

Remember, though, that while this blog post serves as a guide, the exact entry requirements with the Schengen visa can change and vary from country to country, and sometimes, exceptions may apply. It’s always important to check the latest visa requirements with the official immigration websites of the countries you intend to visit, or consult with a trusted visa services provider, like The Visa Services.

Armed with your Schengen visa and this guide, you’re now ready to map out your next big adventure. So pack your bags, broaden your horizons, and embrace the joy of travel. Your passport is your ticket to the world, and your Schengen visa is the key to unlock even more destinations than you might have initially thought. Happy traveling!

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