Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area (despite not being in EU) — most Western passports get 90-day visa-free entry.
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Denmark is a Schengen member. Most non-EU travelers can enter visa-free for 90 days within any 180-day period. EES biometric checks at the border since April 2026; ETIAS not yet in force.
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Sweden is a Schengen member. Most non-EU travelers can enter visa-free for 90 days within any 180-day period. EES biometric checks at the border since April 2026; ETIAS not yet in force.
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Norway is part of the Schengen Area (not EU member) — most Western passports get 90-day visa-free entry.
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Iceland is part of the Schengen Area — most Western passports get 90-day visa-free entry within any 180-day period.
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The best bird watching destinations in the world, from the Pantanal and Manu to Costa Rica, Extremadura and the great migration funnels.
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