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 WorldwideGhana and Zambia Agree Mutual Visa Waiver to Boost Regional Travel and Trade
Ghana and Zambia have eliminated entry visa requirements for each other's citizens to promote regional trade and integration. Signed during a state visit in February 2026, the waiver covers all…
German Police Shut Down Fraudulent Operation for Citizenship Tests
Authorities in Germany have arrested organizers of a scheme that used proxies and forged documents to cheat on…
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Travel Ban on 39 Nations
The 2026 travel ban imposes visa restrictions on 39 countries. A federal lawsuit currently challenges the policy's legality…
EU-Qatar Aviation Deal at Risk After Ethics Scandal Over Free Qatar Airways Business Class Flights
An ethics scandal involving free luxury travel for an EU official has cast doubt on the EU-Qatar air…
British and French Travellers to the US Will Need to Provide More Personal Details to Enter Visa Waiver Program
New U.S. travel rules will soon require British and French ESTA applicants to provide extensive personal data, including…
ESTA Rules to Tighten for Visa Waiver Program Travelers
CBP has proposed major ESTA changes for Visa Waiver travelers, but no final rule is in effect yet.…
Lelystad Airport Greenlit for Commercial Aviation by Dutch Government
Starting in 2027, Lelystad Airport will serve as Amsterdam's secondary hub for European leisure travel. Approved by the…
Democratic Republic of Congo Agrees Migrant Returns Deal After UK Visa Threat
The UK Home Office announced a new migrant returns deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo, achieved through…
£17 Charge to Visit Europe Introduced Through European Travel Information and Authorisation System
Beginning in late 2026, visa-exempt visitors to Europe must obtain ETIAS authorization for a €20 fee. This digital…
Aer Lingus to Require Passports on Ireland–uk Flights from February
Beginning February 2026, Aer Lingus will require passports for all Ireland–UK flights. This uniform policy applies to all…