What countries are members of the Schengen agreement?
• Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden are all members of the Schengen agreement. As of August, 1 1998 travelers to these countries whose purpose of travel is tourism or business for stays up to 90 days may receive a visa for a short stay which is valid for all the above countries. A Schengen visa issued by an embassy or consulate of the above countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries. However, visas for travel to Monaco and French Overseas Departments and Territories may only be issue by a French Embassy or Consulate. How do I apply for my Schengen visa? There are specific rules as to which country will issue your visa.· If you will visit only one Schengen country, you must apply through the embassy or consulate of that country. · If you will visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa through the embassy or consulate of the country which is y
