Outside Schengen
Countries that don't count toward Schengen
Days spent in these countries don't count toward your 90/180 Schengen window. Use them to wait out the limit.
- AL
Albania
Up to 365 days visa-free for US passport, 90 days for many EU/UK nationals.
- CY
Cyprus
EU member, planned Schengen entry pending. Currently outside Schengen.
- GE
Georgia
365-day visa-free stay for 95+ nationalities. Major nomad reset hub.
- IE
Ireland
EU member but opted out of Schengen. Up to 90 days visa-free for many passports.
- ME
Montenegro
90 days visa-free for most nationalities, uses Euro despite non-EU status.
- RS
Serbia
Popular 'reset' destination. 90-day visa-free stay for many nationalities.
- TR
Türkiye
Bridge city Istanbul, e-visa or visa-free depending on passport. 90 days per 180 (Türkiye-side rule).
- GB
United Kingdom
Not in Schengen. Visa-free up to 6 months for many nationalities; ETA from 2025.