Here’s a structured breakdown of Nordic Schengen countries, categorize with key details:
1. Nordic Schengen Countries
(Combination of EU and non-EU members)
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 |
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
New €4,300/month salary threshold for visa extension
Strict bank deposit rule: Funds must be in Norwegian account
Sweden Biz Visa: D-visa grants 100-day entry. 1,560 annual work hrs (credit internships exempt).
Iceland Startup Visa: 6-month permit (350k ISK/month income). Fast-track available.
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