Traveling to non-Schengen European and Eurasian countries can be simplified if you hold a valid US, UK, or Schengen visa. Based on my experiences, here’s a guide on how Philippine passport holders and some nationalities can maximize these visas to enter various countries outside the European Union or Schengen States. Always double-check with the respective embassies or consulates before traveling, as visa policies can change.

I have current US, UK, or Schengen Visas as of this writing and this article is related specifically for Philippine Passport holders.

North Macedonia

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
• UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Holders of a valid Schengen visa, or a temporary/permanent residence permit from an EU Member State or Schengen Agreement country, can enter North Macedonia without a visa for up to 15 day. This also applies to holders of valid visas from Canada, the UK, or the US

Source: https://www.mfa.gov.mk/en/page/432/visa-requirements-for-entering-the-republic-of-north-macedonia

Serbia

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
• UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Having a valid Schengen, UK and EU Member States’ visa, or visa of the United States of America, and for holders of foreign national passports having residence permit in the countries of the Schengen area, EU or the United States of America.

Source: https://mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/visa-requirements

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
• UK Visa (Multiple): No
• US Visa: Yes

Visa-free regime in the case of possession of a multiple-entry Schengen visa or residence permit in the Schengen or EU countries

Nationals of the countries with whom BiH has a visa regime, may enter the BiH with their passports without the obligation to obtain a visa for entry, exit, transit and stay on the territory of BiH, provided they hold a valid multiple visa or residence permit issued in the Schengen, EU countries, or in the United States of America.

Source: https://msb.gov.ba/inf_za_strance/default.aspx?id=14555&langTag=en-US

Montenegro

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
• UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Holders of travel documents with a valid Schengen visa, a valid visa from the United States, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or the Republic of Ireland, as well as residence permits from those countries, may enter and stay in, or transit through, the territory of Montenegro for up to 30 days, but no longer than the expiration of their visa if the validity period is shorter than 30 days.

Source: https://www.gov.me/en/diplomatic-missions/embassies-and-consulates-of-montenegro

Albania

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes (must previously used)
  UK Visa (Multiple): Yes (must previously used)
• US Visa: Yes (must previously used)

Foreign citizens who have a valid, multiple-entry Schengen visa, which has been previously used in one of the Schengen states, or foreign citizens who have a valid permit of stay in one of the Schengen states;

* Foreign citizens who have a valid, multiple-entry US or UK visa, which has been previously used in the respective country of issuance, or have valid permit of stay in the US or UK.

Source: https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/regjimi-i-vizave-per-te-huajt/

Kosovo

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
  UK Visa (Multiple): Not Confirmed
• US Visa: No (I tried to enter before using this visa but I was denied. They only accept Schengen Visa)

Citizens of the countries which are required to obtain a visa for Kosovo but hold a biometric valid residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa are exempt from the requirement to obtain a Visa to enter, transit, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Kosovo for up to 15 days.

Source: https://www.beinkosovo.com/visa-and-passport/

Moldova

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
  UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Foreigners holding a valid residence permit or visa (except for the transit visa), issued by one of the Member States of the European Union or of the States Parties to the Schengen Agreement, by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, by the United States of America or by Canada;

Source: https://mfa.gov.md/en/content/types-visas-requirements

Turkey

Philippines Passport Holders

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
• UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Nationals of the Philippines holding diplomatic and official/service passport are exempted from visa for their travels up to 30 days.

Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa. Holders of such passports may obtain their 30-day single-entry e-visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they have a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit.

Source: https://mfa.gov.md/en/content/visa-regime-foreigners

Bangladesh Passport Holders

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
  UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Bangladeshi nationals holding diplomatic and official/service passport are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa. These passport holders with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their single entry e-Visas valid for one month e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they meet certain conditions.

Egypt Passport Holders

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
  UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Official passport holder Egypt nationals are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Egyptian nationals who are under 15 years of age or above 45 years of age may obtain e-Visa without additional contidion. Ordinary passport holder Egyptian nationals who are between 15-45 years old may obtain their 30-day single-entry e-Visas via www.evisa.gov.tr provided that they have a valid Schengen or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit and that they travel to Türkiye with Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Egypt Air or Air Cairo.

India Passport Holders

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
  UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for their travels to Türkiye up to 90 days. Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their single entry e-Visas valid for one month via the website www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they meet certain conditions.

Nepal Passport Holders

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
  UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Nepal Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Official passport holders can get one month period visas and ordinary passport holders can get 15 day period visas from from the Turkish diplomatic or consular missions abroad. Nepalese passport holders with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their single entry e-Visas valid for one month via the website www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they meet certain conditions.

Pakistan Passport Holders

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
  UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Official passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels to Türkiye up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Ordinary passport holders with a valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their one month single entry e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.

Sri Lanka Passport Holders

• Schengen Visa (Multiple): Yes
  UK Visa (Multiple): Yes
• US Visa: Yes

Official and ordinary passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye. Sri Lankan nationals with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their e-Visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.

Source: Visa Information For Foreigners / Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Traveling with a valid US, UK, or Schengen visa can open doors to many non-Schengen European and Eurasian countries. Always check the latest visa requirements and confirm with the respective embassies before planning your trip.

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