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EU Plans to Raise Short-Stay Visa Fees for Visa-Exempt Travelers
From late 2026, the ETIAS fee for visa-exempt visitors to the Schengen Area will rise from €7 to €20. The…
EU Schengen Visa Fee Raised 12% in 2024, No Tripling Planned
Schengen visa fees rose 12% in June 2024. ETIAS fees will triple in 2026. New biometric Entry/Exit System begins October…
EU Relaxes Schengen Visa Rules for Some Citizens Starting July 2025
From July 2025, Turkish residents applying in Turkey with good travel records gain longer, multiple-entry Schengen visas under a new…
Italy, Greece, and France Propose Bold New Visa to Transform European Travel
Italy, Greece, and France propose a European tourist visa easing travel for non-EU tourists across multiple countries, complementing the Schengen…
EU Implements Digital Entry/Exit System Starting October 2025
From 2025, the EU’s Entry/Exit System will digitize non-EU traveler border records, and ETIAS will require online authorization for visa-exempt…
Schengen Visa Nightmare: Turkish Citizens Lose €775 Million in Fees
Turkish citizens face costly Schengen Visa challenges, with a 14.5% rejection rate in 2024 and over 13.6 million euros lost.…
Country-by-Country Bank Balance Guide for Tourist Visa Applications
Tourist visa applicants must show steady financial proof through bank statements, income evidence, and travel plans. Requirements differ per destination,…
Migration Fears Disrupt Europe’s Borderless Travel with Traffic Jams
Schengen countries impose internal border controls through 2025 amid migration and security concerns. Key countries include Germany, France, Italy, and…