CANADIANS
Travel in Europe
The member states of the European Union—minus Ireland and the United Kingdom, plus Norway and Iceland—form the Schengen area, a region in which regular border controls between these countries have been abolished to create a single external frontier.
Canadians do not need visas for short-term visits to Schengen countries, but some member states require you to register with local authorities within three working days of your arrival. Moreover, some recently joined Schengen countries are still subject to regular border controls. It’s important to get your passport stamped when entering the Schengen area. The absence of an entry stamp from the initial Schengen port of entry could create difficulties during subsequent encounters with local police or other authorities.
For more information, consult our Country Travel Reports. For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, contact the embassy or consulate of the countries you wish to visit.