Schengen 2018: rules of movement between states

Countries included in the Schengen area in 2018:

 

• Spain

• Iceland

• Luxembourg

• Malta

• Austria

• Hungary

• Slovakia

• Slovenia

• Switzerland

• Estonia

• Lithuania

• Latvia

• Czech Republic

• Norway

• Belgium

• Portugal

• Greece

• Liechtenstein

• Netherlands

• Denmark

• Germany

• Poland

• Finland

• Italy

• Sweden

• France

 

Obtaining the right to enter the Schengen zone is currently expected: Croatia, Cyprus, Romania and Bulgaria.

In 2016, a special border control was adopted to limit emigration and stop the spread of crime. Therefore, if you move to countries where only a Schengen visa is required, you need to take into account some nuances.

 

In Norway, control is carried out at seaports that receive ferries from Germany. In Denmark on the border with Germany. In Austria Schengen visa is checked from the side Hungary and Slovenia. Place of control at Sweden - Oresun Bridge. Germany controls the border with Austria, and Hungary has a fence on the border with Austria. Croatia Serbia and even Slovenia, already a member of the Schengen Union.

 

It turns out that movement in the countries of the Schengen Union is not completely free, and it is necessary to carry out it only in a legal way. A tourist who violates passport control in any of the Schengen countries may later be refused entry, as information about the violation will be redirected to the databases of all Schengen participants.

 

Do you like to brighten up your pastime with a glass of chardonnay and watching a Cannes Film Laureate? Like many, you dream of walking through the streets of Paris, listening to the caressing ear of French speech? Then you're welcome. France.

 

France A country for those who are not alien to romance and sophistication. In the imagination immediately there is a tempting picture: a small cozy cafe, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the taste of a recently baked croissant, the view of the grandiose Eiffel Tower. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the French Alps. Do not forget the Cote d’Azur with its beautiful beaches.

 

The most visited country in the Schengen area - Greece.

 

What attracts tourists? Ancient architecture: The Athenian Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus, the Agora, the Rhodes Fortress, and this is not a complete list of historical sights that can be seen in Greece. Colorful nature, represented by vineyards, cypresses, plains, rivers and lakes. Also, lovers of flora and fauna should visit the most famous national park of Greece - Samaria Gorge.

 

And let’s not forget about the Greek hospitality, which is another plus of visiting the country. Also please your inner gourmet by trying the national Greek dishes: baked vegetables, meze, Greek salad, musaku and others.

 

Want to see the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other stunning cultural monuments? Or maybe you're dreaming of water trips along the Grand Canal? Then welcome to Italy.

 

For someone. Italy It is a bright sun, warm sea, temperamental Italians, delicious pizza and pasta. Some people associate it with famous directors and talented figures of the acting profession: Federico Fellini and Bernardo Bertolucci, Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Adriano Celentano, Monica Bellucci and many others.

 

There is no doubt that everyone will find a reason to visit this wonderful country. Despite the rather high cost of holidays, Italy is still one of the most visited countries of the Schengen Union.

 

Narrow Prague streets, medieval castles and incredible beauty cathedrals. Czech Republic This is another country that Schengen visa holders enjoy visiting.

 

Lovers of everything mysterious will taste mystical places Czech Republic: Kostnitsa, Petrov stones, shrouded in the secrets and legends of Prague street. Those who want to improve their health and relax from the daily hustle and bustle should go to the famous Czech resort town of Karlovy Vary. Medical technologies have been developed here for years, and this guarantees high quality treatment.

 

In addition, it is very beautiful, which will undoubtedly accelerate the healing process. Well, let’s not forget about the culinary component: soups in bread popular with tourists, knedliki and Czech strudel, traditional meat dishes and delicious Czech beer.

 

Another sunny and incredibly picturesque country that you can visit with a Schengen visa. Spain.

 

You should go to the south of Spain for incredible landscapes, historical monuments and a burning flamenco dance. In winter, tourists prefer to bask in Tenerife, and in summer for lovers of the sunny state, the beach season opens on all shores of Spain.

 

If you want to enlighten and get aesthetic pleasure from the vision of architectural sights, go to Barcelona. There you will admire the legendary creations of Gaudí and visit the famous museum-theater of the great and extraordinary creator Salvador Dali.

 

Do not forget about the indoor gourmet, and to taste the delicious traditional dishes of Spanish, Basque and European cuisine, head to Bilbao, the largest city in northern Spain.

 

Have a nice trip!