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.
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 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
SAS A320neo Mistakenly Attempts Takeoff from Taxiway E1 at Brussels Airport
SAS flight SK2590 safely aborted a takeoff from a taxiway at Brussels Airport; 165 passengers evacuated without injury as authorities launch an investigation.
Egypt Expands Visa Exemption for United States Travelers with Visa-On-Arrival
Egypt expands visa exemptions for US and European citizens, removing the visa-on-arrival fee to streamline entry and boost…
Romania Cancels ID Cards in Fictitious Address Scam Tied to Dual Romanian Citizenship
(ROMANIA) — Romania’s fast-expanding crackdown on residence registrations is creating a new fault line for mobile Europeans: your…
South Korea Airlines Ban Power Banks In-Flight After Fire Scares
South Korea bans in-flight power bank use across all 11 airlines by Feb 2026. Devices allowed in carry-ons…
Brussels Airport Warns Travelers as Nationwide Strike Looms March 12
Brussels Airport warns of total departure cancellations on March 12, 2026, due to a nationwide strike. Travelers are…
Federal Administrative Court Allows Deportation Despite Protection in Greece
German court allows transfers to Greece for healthy men under a basic humanitarian standard, despite a temporary political…
Jim O’callaghan Highlights €1.2 Billion Irish International Protection Accommodation Service Budget
Ireland's 2025 asylum housing costs hit €1.2bn, driven by hotel reliance. The State aims to cut processing times…
China Expands Visa Waiver Program for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
China adds Canada and the UK to its 30-day visa-free entry program, allowing 50 countries to visit without…
Brussels Airport Faces Travel Chaos on 12 March 2026 as Arnaud Feist Warns
Brussels Airport faces a total departure shutdown on March 12, 2026, due to a 24-hour strike. Travelers are…
DAAD Survey Shows English-Taught Programmes Draw More First-Time Foreign Students
Germany's international student numbers hit 420,000 in 2025/26, led by India, amid growing demand for English-taught master's degrees…