What Countries In Europe Do You Need A Visa For

Are you travelling to Europe this summer? Are you someone who plans to travel to Europe often? You might want to take a look at the list of countries that require a visa and the countries that don’t.

Europe is an amazing continent. However, with so many different European countries and visa requirements, it can sometimes be a challenge to know what you need when traveling. This article will give you a list of all the countries in Europe that, at the time of writing, require a visa to enter.

What Countries In Europe Do You Need A Visa For

The European Union has been a hot topic of conversation lately, and it’s not hard to see why. With more than 500 million people living in the EU—and over 500 million more living outside of it—it’s one of the largest economic entities in the world.

The EU is made up of 28 member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Republic), Italy (Repubblica Italiana), Latvia (Latvia), Lithuania (Lithuania), Luxembourg (Grand Duché de Luxembourg), Malta (Republic of Malta), Netherlands [the Netherlands], Poland (Polska), Portugal (Portugal), Romania (România), Slovakia (Slovakia), Slovenia (Slovenija) and Spain [the Kingdom of Spain].

Some countries have visa exemptions for citizens from other EU countries and some don’t. If you’re planning on traveling to any of these countries with your passport from another country within the EU—whether it’s just across town or all the way across the Atlantic Ocean—make sure to check ahead of time if you need a visa or not!

Whether you’re travelling to Europe for the first time or you’re a seasoned globetrotter, there are some things that you should know about visa requirements in Europe.

First, let’s start with the basics: What is a visa?

A visa is a document that allows you to travel to another country. It allows you to enter and exit that country at will throughout the duration of your stay.

If you plan on staying in one place for less than 90 days, then most likely all you’ll need is an identification card. If you plan on staying longer than 90 days, or if you plan on moving around between multiple countries within this time period, then it’s best if you apply for a residence permit instead of just an ID card.

Residence permits are issued by each individual country and allow people who are not citizens of said country to reside there legally for a specific amount of time. They must be obtained before entering the country in question and are typically valid for multiple years at a time–this means that once they’ve expired they can be renewed again without having to apply again from scratch!

Quick Facts About Europe

Here is an overview of Europe:

Area	10,180,000 km²
Number of countries	46 (plus transcontinental countries)
Biggest country (by area)	Russia
Population (2021)	747.8 million
Most populated country	Russia
Number of languages spoken	Over 200 languages across the continent
Largest peninsula	The Scandinavian Peninsula
Highest mountain	Mount Elbrus in Russia
Longest river	Volga River in Russia

How Many Countries Are There in Europe?

There are currently 46 countries in Europe:Search:

Country	Capital	Area	Population (2021)
Albania	Tirana	28,748 km²	2.8 million
Andorra	Andorra la Vella	468 km²	77,335
Austria	Vienna	83,858 km²	9 million
Belarus	Minsk	207,560 km²	9.4 million
Belgium	Brussels	30,528 km²	11.6 million
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Sarajevo	51,129 km²	3.2 million
Bulgaria	Sofia	110,910 km²	6.8 million
Croatia	Zagreb	56,542 km²	4 million
Cyprus	Nicosia	9,251 km²	1.2 million
Czech Republic	Prague	78,866 km²	10.7 million
Denmark	Copenhagen	43,094 km²	5.8 million
Estonia	Tallinn	45,226 km²	1.3 million
Finland	Helsinki	338,455 km²	5.5 million
France	Paris	547,030 km²	65.4 million
Germany	Berlin	357,168 km²	83.9 million
Greece	Athens	131,957 km²	10.3 million
Hungary	Budapest	93,030 km²	9.6 million
Iceland	Reykjavik	103,000 km²	343,353
Ireland	Dublin	70,280 km²	4.9 million
Italy	Rome	301,338 km²	60.3 million
Kosovo	Prishtina	10,887 km²	1.9 million
Latvia	Riga	64,589 km²	1.8 million
Liechtenstein	Vaduz	160 km²	38.25
Lithuania	Vilnius	65,300 km²	2.6 million
Luxembourg	Luxembourg	2,586 km²	634.814
Malta	Valletta	316 km²	442.784
Moldova	Chisinau	33,846 km²	4 million
Monaco	Monaco	2.020 km²	39.511
Montenegro	Podgorica	13,812 km²	628.053
Netherlands	Amsterdam	41,543 km²	17.1 million
North Macedonia	Skopje	25,713 km²	2 million
Norway	Oslo	385,203 km²	5.4 million
Poland	Warsaw	312,685 km²	37.7 million
Portugal	Lisbon	92,212 km²	10.1 million
Romania	Bucharest	238,397 km²	19.1 million
Russia	Moscow	3,969,100 km²	145.9 million
San Marino	San Marino	61.2 km²	34.017
Serbia	Belgrade	88,361 km²	8.6 million
Slovakia	Bratislava	49,035 km²	5.4 million
Slovenia	Ljubljana	20,273 km²	2 million
Spain	Madrid	505,990 km²	46.7 million
Sweden	Stockholm	450,295 km²	10.1 million
Switzerland	Bern	41,285 km²	8.7 million
Ukraine	Kyiv	603,628 km²	43.4 million
United Kingdom	London	244,820 km²	68.2 million
Vatican City	Vatican City	0.44 km²	800

Transcontinental Countries in Europe

The following countries are geographically found in two continents: Europe and Asia:

Country	Capital	Area	Population (2021)
Armenia	Yerevan	29,743 km²	2.9 million
Azerbaijan	Baku	86,600 km²	10.2 million
Georgia	Tbilisi	69,700 km²	10.7 million
Kazakhstan	Nur-Sultan	148,000 km²	19 million
Turkey	Ankara	23,764 km²	85.4 million

Conclusion

These days, you don’t need a visa for most of Europe if you’re an American. And if you need a visa for something, it’s typically for Russia, the Ukraine, or Belarus (see more on the website). But you definitely need to know what countries in Europe require a visa.

This is Europe as a whole, including the former USSR, excluding Switzerland and Norway. If you plan to visit one of these countries via plane, you need a visa (or some kind of residence permit) unless otherwise stated. Slovenia and Cyprus are exceptions since they are part of the EU but not the Schengen zone.