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Nordic Schengen Countries

Here's a structured breakdown of Nordic Schengen countries, categorized with key details:

1. Nordic Schengen Countries

(Combination of EU and non-EU members)

  • Denmark (EU)
  • Finland (EU)
  • Sweden (EU)
  • Norway (Non-EU, but part of EEA/Schengen)
  • Iceland (Non-EU, but part of EEA/Schengen)

Notes:

  • All Nordic countries are in Schengen.
  • Norway/Iceland are not EU but follow Schengen rules via the EEA.

Summary Table

Group Schengen Countries EU Members? Notes
Nordic Denmark, Finland, Sweden Yes Core EU members
Norway, Iceland No (EEA) Schengen via EEA agreement
Baltic Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Yes Joined Schengen in 2007
Other EU Germany, France, etc. Yes Major Schengen zone players

Key Information:

  • Nordic: Mix of EU + non-EU (EEA) Schengen states.
  • Baltic: All EU + Schengen, with strong Euro integration.
  • EU Schengen: 22/27 EU countries are in Schengen (excludes Ireland).

Finland

  • D-visa available (100-day entry with residence permit)
  • Work hour average calculated yearly (1,560 hrs total)
  • Internships excluded from 30-hour limit if credit-bearing

Denmark

  • New €4,300/month salary threshold for visa extension

Norway

  • Strict bank deposit rule: Funds must be in Norwegian account

Sweden

  • Sweden Biz Visa: D-visa grants 100-day entry.
  • 1,560 annual work hrs (credit internships exempt).

Iceland

  • Iceland Startup Visa: 6-month permit (350k ISK/month income).
  • Fast-track available.