I have a residence permit from a Schengen country; do I need a visa to visit other Schengen countries?

No — if you already hold a valid residence permit from a Schengen country, you do not need a separate visa to visit other Schengen countries. A Schengen residence permit gives you the same travel rights as a multiple-entry Schengen visa, as long as it is valid. Here’s what it allows you to do 👇 🌍 1. Free movement within the entire Schengen Area With a valid residence permit (e.g., from Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, etc.), you can travel to any other Schengen country for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for: • Tourism • Business • Visiting friends/family No additional visa needed. 🛂 2. Use your residence permit + passport for entry When crossing borders, simply show: • Your passport • Your Schengen residence permit card This acts as your entry document. 🕒 3. Your “90/180-day” rule applies to other Schengen countries Even though you can live long-term in your resident country, travel to other Schengen states is limited to: 90 days in any 180-day window. ❗ Important exceptions Your residence permit does NOT allow visa-free travel to: • Ireland (not in Schengen) • Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, if your permit is not recognized for movement (varies by country) Always check before traveling. 💡 Outbound Singapore Tip: If you plan to travel often across Europe, your residence permit makes it easy — but we can help you check entry rules for non-Schengen countries and ensure your travel complies with the 90/180 rule.