Romania and Bulgaria have officially joined the European Union’s Schengen visa zone, allowing travel to these countries with a Schengen visa.
Key Points:
- This decision follows around 13 years of negotiations that began in 2011.
- As members of the Schengen zone, travelers with a Schengen visa can now visit Romania and Bulgaria without additional visa requirements.
- Both countries have removed their border checkpoints, allowing seamless travel across their borders with other Schengen countries.
- Romania and Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2008, but their inclusion in the Schengen zone faced prolonged discussions.
