Schengen Visa free short stay (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Annex II): fee, stay and who needs it
Entry/Exit System (EES) registers fingerprints and facial image at the first crossing; fully operational since 10 April 2026. ETIAS is not yet in operation (see etias).
Visa free short stay (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Annex II)
Visa free- Official fee
- Free
- Stay
- up to 90 days in any 180 day period across all 29 Schengen states
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the Schengen Visa free short stay (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Annex II)?
The official fee is Free.
How long can I stay on the Visa free short stay (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Annex II)?
up to 90 days in any 180 day period across all 29 Schengen states.
What can I do on the Visa free short stay (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 Annex II)?
It is for tourism, business, family visit, transit.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 consolidated text 30.12.2025 (Annex I and II)
- Visa Code (EC) 810/2009 consolidated, Annex IV airport transit visa list
- European Commission, Visa policy (suspensions, Georgia, Vanuatu)
- European Commission, Applying for a Schengen visa (fees, processing)
- European Commission, Smart Borders (EES fully operational 10 April 2026; ETIAS not in operation)
- European Commission news 17 July 2025: ETIAS will cost EUR 20
- Official ETIAS / EES site
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