What is the difference between Schengen and EU visa?
EU VS SchengenThe European Union is an economic and political union of several European countries. The Schengen Area is a travel zone of several European countries where citizens can travel freely without a passport or a visa.
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British citizens do not need a visa to enter Italy as it is part of Schengen visa free zone. However, it should be noted that all foreign nationals residing in the United Kingdom should obtain a Schengen visa to enter Italy.
Only if you have a British Residence Permit (BRP) or a short-term student visa issued by the UK. If you do not have either of these documents, you must apply for a Schengen Visa to visit Spain via a Spanish Consulate in your home country.
Schengen started in 1985 with just six countries. The UK opted out of the initiative, having much less interest in scrapping border controls because of its island geography.