Schengen Area is a borderless region of Europe excluding Ireland and Cyprus. Created in 1985 following Schengen Agreement, signed in Luxembourg. Bulgaria and Romania lifted internal border checks from March 2024
Russians need Schengen visa to enter many European countries. Schengen visa allows up to 90 days stay in zone. Visa processing takes 2 weeks for most applicants
Iceland is heavily integrated into EU through EEA and Schengen agreements. Iceland is a member of EFTA and participates in EU agencies. Icelanders travel and work in EU, majority of foreigners are EU citizens
Finland is part of Schengen zone requiring visa for stays up to 90 days. Schengen area includes 26 European countries with abolished border controls. Visa applications must be submitted to Finnish Diplomatic Mission
Eurostar operates 56 daily trains between Amsterdam and Paris. Journey takes 3 hours 1 minute, covering 431 kilometers. Departures from Amsterdam Centraal at 06:08-20:04 weekdays
Railjet offers fastest service at 2 hours 21 minutes, with 10-12 daily departures. EuroCity provides budget-friendly service at 2.5-3 hours, with 3-5 daily departures. NightJet operates overnight service at 5-6 hours, with 1 nightly service