The Schengen Area is a zone in Europe where 29 countries have abolished their internal borders to allow for passport-free and unrestricted movement of people. This agreement enhances the ease of travel and commerce between member countries, but it also requires a unified visa policy for short stays (up to 90 days within 180 days) for tourists, business people, and some types of temporary visitors. The countries that are part of the Schengen Agreement are

1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Czech Republic
4. Denmark
5. Estonia
6. Finland
7. France
8. Germany
9. Greece
10. Hungary
11. Iceland (not a European Union member)
12. Italy
13. Latvia
14. Liechtenstein (not a European Union member)
15. Lithuania
16. Luxembourg
17. Malta
18. Netherlands
19. Norway (not a European Union member)
20. Poland
21. Portugal
22. Slovakia
23. Slovenia
24. Spain
25. Sweden
26. Switzerland (not a European Union member)
27. Romania
28. Bulgaria
29. Croatia