Using a Schengen Visa to Travel in the Balkan Countries

Using a Schengen Visa to Travel in the Balkan Countries
Serbia - Albania - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bulgaria - North Macedonia - Montenegro - Romania

Serbia / Valid Schengen Visa
Since the 30th of the October 2014 the Republic of Serbia has decided to allow foreigners to enter, transit and stay in its territory without holding a Serbian visa if they have a valid Schengen Visa. The allowed period of stay should not exceed 90 DAYS within a period of 6 MONTHS.
Since October 30, 2014, the Republic of Serbia has decided to allow foreigners to enter, transit, and stay in its territory without holding a Serbian visa if they have a valid Schengen visa. The allowed period of stay should not exceed 90 days within a period of 6 months.

Albania / Multiple - Entry and the visa must have been previously used in the Schengen Area

Based on the Law No.108/13 “On Foreigners”, by the Decision of the Council of the Ministers No. 513/13 “On the Treatment of Foreigners”, foreigners can enter, transit and stay in the territories of Albania without an Albanian visa if they have a valid, multiple-entry short-say Schengen visa, previously used in one of the Schengen states.The maximum allowed period of stay of this category of foreigners is 90 DAYS in any 180 DAY period.
Based on Law No. 108/13 "On Foreigners", by the Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 513/13 "On the Treatment of Foreigners", foreigners can enter, transit, and stay in the territory of Albania without an Albanian visa if they have a valid, multiple-entry Schengen visa that has been previously used in the Schengen Area. The maximum allowed period of stay for foreigners is 90 days in any 180-day period.

Bosnia and Herzegovina / Multiple-Entry and the visa must have been previously used in the Schengen Area at least once
Foreigners who have a multiple-entry Schengen Visa, can enter and stay in Bosnia and Hercegovina up to 15 DAYS upon every entry per period of 180 DAYS, if visa previously used in one of the Schengen Area.
Foreigners who have a multiple-entry Schengen visa can enter and stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a maximum of 15 days upon every entry within a 180-day period, provided the Schengen visa has been previously used in one of the Schengen countries.

Bulgaria / Valid Schengen Visa
Since the 31st of the January 2012 the Republic of Bulgaria has entered into force the decision for a visa-free system to enter, transit and stay, for the holders of valid Schengen Visas. The allowed period of stay in this category of foreigners is up to 90 DAYS in any 6-MONTH period.
Since January 31, 2012, the Republic of Bulgaria has enforced the decision for a visa-free system to enter, transit, and stay for holders of a valid Schengen visa. The allowed period of stay for this category of foreigners is a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.

North Macedonia / Valid Schengen Visa
Amongst foreigners which can enter, transit and stay in North Macedonia without a national entry visa are foreigners, are those possessing a short-stay Schengen Visa (Type C). The allowed period of stay in this case is 15 DAYS upon every entry per period of 180 DAYS.
Among the foreigners who can enter, transit, and stay in North Macedonia without a national entry visa are those who hold a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C). The allowed period of stay in this case is 15 days for every entry during a 180-day period.

Montenegro / Valid Schengen Visa
Foreigners holding a valid Schengen Visa can enter, transit and stay in the territory of the Republic of Montenegro without needing to show a Montenegrian visa. The allowed period of stay to this category is maximum 30 DAYS upon every entry per period of 180 DAYS.
Foreigners holding a valid Schengen visa can enter, transit, and stay in the territory of the Republic of Montenegro without presenting a Montenegrin visa. The maximum allowed period of stay in this category is 30 days for every entry during a 180-day period.

Romania / Valid Schengen Visa (Type C, Double or Multiple entry) and the visa must have been previously used in the Schengen Area
Foreigners seeking to enter, transit and perform short-stays in Romania, can do that without needing to show national Romanian Visa, if they enjoy a valid Schengen Visa (type C, double or multiple entry). The allowed period of stay must not exceed the period of 90 DAYS within a 6-MONTH period and the visa must be used in the territory of the Schengen area first.
Romania / Valid Schengen visa (Schengen visa Type C / Double or multiple entry). Foreigners who wish to enter, transit, and stay for a short period in Romania can do so without showing a Romanian visa if they have a valid Schengen visa (Type C). The allowed period of stay cannot exceed 90 days within a 6-month period, and the visa must have been used in the Schengen Area first.

Note :

- All travelers are responsible for checking travel restrictions before departure.
- Please double-check visa information before traveling! Travelers are responsible for verifying the facts prior to departure.
- This article is intended for guidance only. Travelers are responsible for re-checking the information before their trip. The author assumes no liability whatsoever.

Information summarized by : Wawa See You Again (Ampha Kaewsaengtham)
Information referenced from website : https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/non-eu-countries-where-you-can-go-with-schengen-visa/