Schengen DaysIs it in Schengen? Quick answers for 2026
Short answer: Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria are in the Schengen Area, so days there count toward your 90. Cyprus, Ireland and the UK are not, so days there do not count. Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are not in the EU but are in Schengen, so their days do count.
Quick answers by country
| Place | In Schengen? | Counts toward your 90? | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | Yes | Yes | Member since 1 January 2023. |
| Romania | Yes | Yes | Full member since 1 January 2025 (air and sea since 31 March 2024). |
| Bulgaria | Yes | Yes | Full member since 1 January 2025 (air and sea since 31 March 2024). |
| Cyprus | No | No | EU member; joining is underway but no date has been set. |
| Ireland | No | No | EU member that opted out. Common Travel Area with the UK. |
| United Kingdom | No | No | Own rules for visitors (up to 6 months per visit). |
| Switzerland | Yes | Yes | Not in the EU, but a full Schengen member. |
| Norway | Yes | Yes | Not in the EU, but a full Schengen member. |
| Iceland | Yes | Yes | Not in the EU, but a full Schengen member. |
| Liechtenstein | Yes | Yes | Not in the EU, but a full Schengen member. |
| Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City | Not a member, but treat as yes | Yes | Open borders and no exit check, so days there are usually counted. |
| Andorra | No | No | Often no exit record when you drive in, so your official count may still include those days. |
| Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, North Macedonia, Kosovo | No | No | Each has its own visitor rules. |
| Turkey, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine | No | No | Each has its own visitor rules. |
| Canary Islands, Balearics, Madeira, Azores | Yes | Yes | Part of Spain and Portugal, inside Schengen. |
| Gibraltar | No | No | British territory, outside Schengen. |
| Greenland, Faroe Islands, Svalbard | No | No | Outside the Schengen Area. |
Schengen vs non-Schengen EU countries
Being in the EU and being in Schengen are different things. This is what decides whether your days count:
| Group | Countries | Days count toward 90? |
|---|---|---|
| EU and Schengen (25) | Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden | Yes |
| Schengen, not EU (4) | Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland | Yes |
| EU, not Schengen (2) | Cyprus, Ireland | No |
| Neither | United Kingdom, Western Balkans, Turkey and others | No |
Is Croatia in Schengen?
Yes. Croatia joined on 1 January 2023. Days in Croatia count toward your 90, and there are no passport checks between Croatia and Slovenia or Hungary.
Are Romania and Bulgaria in Schengen?
Yes. Both joined at air and sea borders on 31 March 2024 and fully, including land borders, on 1 January 2025. Days there count toward your 90.
Is Cyprus in Schengen?
No, not yet. Cyprus is an EU country but not yet a full Schengen member: internal border controls have not been lifted and no date has been set. The European Commission says its integration "is currently underway". Days in Cyprus do not count toward your Schengen 90, and Cyprus still stamps passports rather than using the EES.
Does Ireland count for Schengen?
No. Ireland is an EU country that opted out of Schengen. It runs its own border controls and shares a Common Travel Area with the UK. Time in Ireland does not count toward your 90 days.
Is the UK in Schengen?
No. The UK has its own visitor rules, so days there do not count toward the 90. It does not reset your Schengen count either — see UK–Schengen hopping explained.
Is Switzerland in Schengen?
Yes. Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are outside the EU but full Schengen members, so days there count.
The full list with edge cases is on Schengen countries in 2026.
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Common questions
Is Croatia in Schengen in 2026?
Yes. Croatia has been a Schengen member since 1 January 2023, so days there count toward the 90.
Are Romania and Bulgaria in Schengen in 2026?
Yes. Both have been full Schengen members since 1 January 2025.
Is Cyprus in Schengen in 2026?
No. Cyprus is an EU country but not yet a full Schengen member: internal border controls have not been lifted and no date has been set. The European Commission says its integration "is currently underway". Days in Cyprus do not count toward the Schengen 90.
Does Ireland count toward Schengen days?
No. Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen Area, so days there do not count.
Is Switzerland in Schengen?
Yes. Switzerland is not in the EU but is a full Schengen member, so days there count toward the 90.