Travelling with Schengen resident permit and non-EU passport

I am from Azerbaijan (non-EU country) and work in Estonia. I am holding a resident permit from Estonia (Schengen resident permit). I am wondering which countries (except the ones my passport lets me) a resident permit from the EU and my passport let me travel outside of Europe.

I know which you can go to with a Schengen visa and with my passport. I am wondering if it is the same list for the resident permit as well. Or for the Schengen resident permit, are there more countries which we can travel to without a visa?

Best Answer

There are some countries apart from the Schengen countries that would allow you visa-free entry if you hold a valid visa or residence permit issued by the Schengen state (in your case Estonia). These rules also depend on your nationality. Ex: Azerbaijani nationals can go to the Dominican Republic if they hold the visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state.

You can find the complete list of countries here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Azerbaijani_citizens

This list keeps on changing, therefore, it is recommended that you contact the respective consulate before making your travel plans.

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Can I travel in Schengen with residence permit only?

Holding a residence permit in Germany (or any other Schengen country, in fact) entitles you to free travel within the Schengen zone for the duration of your visa or permit.

Can I enter Europe with residence permit?

Travellers with residence permits Then you are allowed to be in all countries of the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Besides your passport or other travel document, take your residence permit with you when you travel.

Do you need a passport to travel between different EU countries?

Travel documents within EuropeYou will need an ID card or passport if you are travelling within the European Union. And not just when you cross a border (for example, via an airport). You must also be able to show an ID card or passport if you are staying in a European country. Some countries also require a visa.

Do I need visa if I have EU residence permit?

As holder of a residence permit issued by a Schengen country, you need no visa for short-term stays in other Schengen countries - so you need no visa for Germany either. In any 180 days period you may stay for up to 90 days maximum in another Schengen country.

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