Travel Outside Schengen

Separate destination entry rules and how stays outside Schengen relate to the rolling short-stay calculation.

Albania stay rules

The U.S. Department of State says U.S. citizens may visit Albania without a visa for up to one year. The Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says entry conditions vary by nationality and may require supporting documents.

Montenegro stay rules

Montenegro's government says U.S. citizens may enter without a visa for up to 90 days with a valid travel document. Its general short-stay rule is up to 90 days during the 180 days counted from first entry.

Georgia stay rules

Georgia's consolidated government ordinance allows citizens of listed countries, including the United States and United Kingdom, to enter without a visa and stay for one full year. Other cases have different rules.

United Kingdom stay rules

The UK Standard Visitor route usually permits visits of up to six months. Whether a traveller needs a visa or ETA depends on nationality and circumstances.

Cyprus stay rules

Cyprus is an EU member state that is still in the process of joining the Schengen area. Entry and stay conditions depend on nationality and Cyprus's national rules.

Serbia stay rules

Serbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists U.S. ordinary passport holders as visa-free for visits of up to 90 days in a six-month period starting from first entry.

Bosnia and Herzegovina stay rules

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ministry of Security says nationals exempt from a visa may stay up to 90 days in the 180-day period preceding each day of stay, unless an international agreement provides otherwise.

Türkiye stay rules

Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that visa or visa-exempt stays cannot exceed 90 days in each 180-day period. Nationality and passport type determine whether a visa is required.

Last reviewed 2026-10-27. Check linked government guidance before travel.