Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on March 31, 2024

By joining the Schengen Area, Romania and Bulgaria eliminated internal border controls with other Schengen member states, facilitating the free movement of people and goods across borders.

Benefits

1. Romania and Bulgaria are underrated countries with good visa success ratio.
2. Previous Schengen visa rejected candidates can apply.
3. Bulgaria has seasonal work visa options too.
4. Romania has cheap tuition fee which makes it an affordable study destination.
5. Competition is not high as of now.

Total Schengen States - 29