Why is the UK not in Schengen?


Why is the UK not in Schengen? Schengen started in 1985 with just six countries. The UK opted out of the initiative, having much less interest in scrapping border controls because of its island geography.


Is Canada a Schengen country?

Schengen member states are Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.


Is Turkey a Schengen country?

Turkey is not part of the Schengen group and has nothing to do whatsoever with your visa. The cost depends on where you re from (your nationality on your passport), and the length of time. Most (and I am generalising) get 90 days on a visitors visa. Here's a link.