Article 22 — Crossing internal borders
Schengen Borders Code, Regulation (EU) 2016/399
What does SCHENGEN-BORDERS-CODE Article 22 say?
Short answer, straight from the official text
Internal borders may be crossed at any point without a border check on persons, irrespective of their nationality, being carried out.
Source: Schengen Borders Code, Regulation (EU) 2016/399, read 2026-10-13.
| In the act | EU 2016/399 |
| CELEX | 32016R0399 |
| Read on | 2026-10-13 |
Official text
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Internal borders may be crossed at any point without a border check on persons, irrespective of their nationality, being carried out.
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