Schengen
Schengen Area visa rules, 90/180-day calculator guidance, ETIAS updates, and border-free travel regulations across 27 European countries. Covers short-stay visas, overstay consequences, and transit rules.
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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 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 2026What 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
EU Lawmakers Move to Approve Return Hubs as Returns Regulation Faces Third-Country Removal
EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' outside the bloc and 24-month detention for rejected asylum seekers to streamline deportations and boost policy credibility.
UK Warns Travelers as Schengen Entry/exit System Adds Biometric Border Checks April 10
The EU's new digital Entry/Exit System replaces passport stamps with biometrics for UK travelers by April 2026, aiming…
European Commission Freezes Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomatic and Service Passports
The EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials due to democratic backsliding, while the U.S. pauses immigrant visa…
Sweden’s Johan Forssell Says No Middle East Refugee Surge Yet, EU More Prepared
EU and U.S. officials implement stricter migration controls in 2026, emphasizing re-vetting and standardized border procedures to ensure…
Qatarenergy Halts LNG Production at Ras Laffan, Sending European Energy Prices Soaring
QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iranian strikes on industrial sites, triggering global energy supply fears and shipping disruptions…
Poland Ends Special Legal Status for Ukrainians, Putting Pesel UKR and Permits at Risk
Poland repeals the 2022 Special Act, moving 1 million Ukrainians to standard immigration rules and EU protection frameworks…
Greece Revokes Thousands of Asylum Permits as North Africa Cases Come Under Review
Greece to revoke 1,000+ asylum permits and suspend North African sea-arrival applications, sparking international outcry over human rights…
Italy ATC Strike Hits March 7 Flights, Strands Middle East Travelers as Dubai Reopens
Dubai airports resume limited service as a March 7 Italy air traffic strike threatens new global travel disruptions…
Netherlands Freezes Returns to Iran Under Asylum Emergency Measures Act
The Netherlands halts forced returns to Iran in practice while advancing strict new asylum laws and extending border…
France Joins Europe in Visa-Free Entry Policy, Fueling 49% Growth in China Tourism
(CHINA) — China extended its unilateral visa-free entry policy through 2026, allowing citizens of 50 countries to enter…