On the grounds of a threat to public policy, internal security, international relations or public health, a Schengen Member State may require the central authorities of other Schengen Member States to consult its central authorities during the examination of applications lodged by nationals of specific third countries or specific categories of such nationals. Such consultation shall not apply to applications for airport transit visas.
| Third countries | Specific categories concerned, if applicable |
| Afghanistan |
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| Algeria |
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| Azerbaijan |
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| Bangladesh |
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| Belarus | Applies only to holders of diplomatic and service passports |
| D.R. Congo |
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| Egypt | |
| Eritrea |
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| Ethiopia |
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| Iran |
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| Iraq |
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| Jordan |
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| Kenya |
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| Kirgizstan |
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| (North) Korea |
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| Lebanon |
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| Libya |
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| Mali |
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| Mauritania |
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| Morocco |
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| Niger |
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| Nigeria |
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| Pakistan |
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| Palestine1 |
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| Russian Federation | |
| Rwanda |
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| Saudi Arabia | |
| Somalia |
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| South Sudan |
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| Sri Lanka |
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| Sudan |
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| Syria |
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| Tajikistan |
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| Tunisia |
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| Turkmenistan |
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| Uzbekistan |
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| Vietnam |
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| Yemen |
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| Category of persons |
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| Refugees |
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| Stateless |
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1This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue
