Europol Backs New SIS Information Alert to Boost Schengen Area Security
The EU launched a new SIS information alert on October 15, 2026, for intelligence from trusted international partners about suspected terrorists and serious...
Top questions about Schengen
Answers from VisaVerge guidesAre there any new restrictions or policy changes for Schengen visas in 2025?
No major new restrictions or policy changes have been announced by Schengen countries as of May 2025.
Read: India sets new record for Schengen visa applications, Spain leads demandWhat changes are being made to the visa checks in Schengen Area for 2026?
Non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area will provide fingerprints and facial images instead of receiving manual passport stamps under the Entry/Exit System.
Read: Europe Rolls Out Entry/exit System and Biometrics 2.0 for 2026 Visa ChecksHow has the recent policy change affected Schengen visa applications in 2024?
In March 2024, Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas, expanding the area's reach and processing capacity for travelers.
Read: Netherlands Leads Schengen Visa Approvals for Key Asian CountriesWhich countries are implementing changes to their visa policies as of August 2025?
As of August 2025, the UK, India, and Saudi Arabia are implementing significant changes to their visa policies.
Read: August 2025 Immigration Updates: UK Fee Hikes, India Re 1 Visa, Saudi Work PermitsWhat are the new options for travelers whose Schengen visa applications are rejected after July 1, 2025?
Travelers can either submit a new visa application or file a formal judicial appeal in a German court.
Read: Germany Ends Visa Remonstration Procedure from July 1, 2025 Worldwide
European Commission Backs Cyprus Schengen Area Bid, Nicholas Ioannides Says
Cyprus plans to finish six remaining Schengen-related actions by early November 2026 and inform the European Commission that…
EU–GCC Summit: Albudaiwi Says Five Gulf States Very Close to Schengen Visa Waiver
Five Gulf countries may begin a process toward Schengen visa waivers, with a possible announcement at the October…
Munich Airport Transit Visa: Who Needs One in 2026
20 nationalities need a German airport transit visa at Munich. India was dropped June 3, 2026. Exemptions, MUC…
Schengen Visa Invitation Letter: Sample and Country Rules
Schengen invitation letter samples, plus the host documents 7 countries require: Germany's EUR 29 form, France's EUR 30…
European Commissioner: Armenia Alone in Line for EU Visa Liberalization as Enlargement Stalls
Armenia is negotiating visa liberalization with the EU, but Armenian citizens still need visas for eligible short-term travel…
Europol Busts Visa Scam: Restaurant Owners Profit Millions from Indian Chef Permits
Two Indian restaurant-chain owners were arrested in the Netherlands amid a cross-border investigation into suspected trafficking and labour…
Lithuania’s Supreme Administrative Court Rules Restricting Illegal Migrants’ Movement Counts as Detention
Lithuania’s top administrative court said a pregnant asylum seeker was effectively detained because she could not leave her…
Spanish Police Move Ceuta Migrants to Tented Port Site with Limited Capacity
Spanish police transferred about 1,700 migrants in Ceuta to a temporary port site, but thousands still remained outdoors.…
Nine Countries Delay Entry Eligibility System for UK Travelers
Nine European countries are still delaying full EES checks for UK travellers after the EU flexibility period ended.…