Report Finds EU Immigrant Employment Hit Record 68.2 Percent in 2025
EU immigrant employment hit a record 68.2% in 2025. Experts now urge the bloc to focus on utilizing the untapped skills of highly educated non-EU migrants.
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 demandWhich 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 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 ChecksWhat 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 WorldwideWhat changes are happening to visa-free entry rules in 2026?
Starting in 2026, Mongolia’s visa-free entry rules will vary by nationality, with some countries requiring e-visas.
Read: Mongolia Extends Visa Exemption for 34 Countries Through 2026
Spain Pet Travel Alert: Airlines Tighten Pet-Boarding Rules Under EU Animal-Health Requirements, European Pet Passport Needed
Airlines in Spain are tightening pet rules for 2026. Travelers face 48-hour pre-registration deadlines and strict quotas to…
ETIAS Launch for Schengen Area Delayed to Late 2026, Fee Set at €20
ETIAS launch delayed to late 2026. Visa-free travelers do not need applications yet; mandatory enforcement is now expected…
EU Vows Support for Entry/exit System Fix After ACI Europe Airlines Warning
Airlines warn of five-hour EU border queues due to the new Entry/Exit System, advising travelers to allow extra…
Delta Air Lines Confirms ETIAS Requirement for US Visa-Exempt Visitors to Schengen Area by Late 2026
Delta Air Lines warns U.S. travelers that ETIAS authorization for Europe starts late 2026, requiring a twenty-euro fee…
EU Parliament Adopts Stricter Return Regulation; ‘send Them Back’ Chants Erupt After Landslide Vote to Speed Up Deportations
The EU's 2026 Return Regulation enables 24-month detentions, offshore return hubs, and 10-year entry bans to fast-track deportations…
EU Visa-Free Travel for Kosovo Remains in Effect, Opening Schengen Area
Kosovo citizens enjoy visa-free Schengen travel for 90 days as of 2026, while the U.S. recently paused immigrant…
Kazakhstan Blames U.S. Visa Refusals, Signals Progress in Schengen Entry Talks
Kazakhstan cites paperwork errors for 46% U.S. visa refusal rate while announcing progress in EU Schengen facilitation talks…
Belarus Reports 18,835 Visa-Waiver Travelers from 38 European States Since January
Belarus reports 18,835 visa-waiver arrivals in 2026, extending the 38-country program for 30-day stays through December 31, 2026.
Evaluation Report on Cyprus’s Schengen Bid Fully Supports Green Line Crossing
The European Commission backs Cyprus's 2026 Schengen bid, with a decisive evaluation report expected this spring following progress…