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Countries an Indian can enter with a valid Schengen visa

Non-Schengen countries whose official rules admit holders of a valid Schengen visa, each with the official source and the conditions.

Albania with a Schengen visa: visa-free entry on a used multiple-entry Schengen visa

Albania's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs states that foreign citizens with a valid, multiple-entry Schengen visa previously used in a Schengen state, or a valid Schengen residence permit, can enter Albania without a visa and must leave no later than three days after that document expires.

Bosnia and Herzegovina with a Schengen visa: visa-free on a multiple-entry visa, with a continuous-stay cap

Bosnia and Herzegovina admits nationals of visa-required countries who hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU-state or US visa, or a permanent residence permit of a Schengen or EU state, without a visa: 90 days in any 180, with a cap on each continuous stay that official sources state as 30 days (Embassy) or 15 days (Ministry of Security). Verify before travel.

Cyprus with a Schengen visa: double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa holders need no Cypriot visa

Cyprus, an EU member outside Schengen, admits holders of a valid double or multiple entry Schengen visa (and Schengen residence permits) without a Cypriot short-stay visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, under Decision No 565/2014/EU; the provision does not apply to citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Georgia with a Schengen visa: 90 days visa-free for Indian passport holders (Ordinance No. 256)

Georgia admits holders of a valid visa or residence permit of the countries in its Ordinance No. 256 list, which includes the EU Schengen states, without a Georgian visa for 90 calendar days in any 180-day period, provided the document is valid on the day of entry.

Gibraltar with a Schengen visa: recognised for entry since 15 July 2026

Under HM Government of Gibraltar's Technical Notice 558/2026 of 15 July 2026, Gibraltar recognises Schengen short-stay visas issued by any Schengen state as valid for entry into Gibraltar. Conditions and stay length: consult the notice and the Borders and Coastguard Agency.

Kosovo with a Schengen visa: up to 15 days on a valid multi-entry Schengen visa

Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs exempts citizens of visa-required countries who hold a valid multi-entry Schengen visa, or a biometric residence permit of a Schengen state, from a Kosovo visa for entry, transit or stay of up to 15 days.

Mexico with a Schengen visa: no Mexican visa needed for tourism, business or transit

Mexico's consular services state that all foreign visitors travelling for tourism, business or transit are exempt from a Mexican visa if they hold a valid visa issued by Canada, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom or any Schengen country; entry with passport and the migratory form, stays up to 180 days.

Montenegro with a Schengen visa: up to 30 days without a Montenegrin visa

Montenegro admits holders of a valid travel document with a valid Schengen visa for up to 30 days, and no longer than the visa's expiry if that is sooner, without a Montenegrin visa. Official rule from the Government of Montenegro.

North Macedonia with a Schengen visa: 15 days per entry on a multiple-entry type C visa

North Macedonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade: third-country nationals with a multiple-entry Schengen visa (type C) valid at least five days beyond the intended stay may stay up to 15 days per entry, within 90 days in any 180.

Serbia with a Schengen visa: 90 days in six months for Indian passport holders

Since 1 January 2023 Indian nationals need a visa for Serbia, but under the Serbian Government's Decision of 30 October 2014 holders of valid Schengen, UK or US visas or residence permits may enter and stay up to 90 days in a six-month period within the validity of those documents.