Turkey Investigates 7 Schengen Visa Firms for Bot-Driven Appointment Fraud
Türkiye investigates seven firms for using bots to hoard and resell Schengen visa appointments at inflated prices, violating…
11 European Countries and European Commission Push for Tougher EU Visa Rules for Russians
11 European nations and the U.S. implement strict new visa and immigration restrictions for Russian nationals in 2026…
European Commission Reviews 7 Countries’ Use of Schengen Rules for Border Controls
European Commission reinforces Schengen oversight, requiring formal opinions on internal border controls that exceed 18 months to ensure…
One in Six Schengen Visa Applications from India Fail as Financial Proofs Fall Short
Indian Schengen visa rejections hit 15.8% in 2025, with losses reaching ₹136 crore. High scrutiny continues in 2026,…
New Tourist Taxes in 2026: Greece, Spain, and Edinburgh Hike Visitor Fees
New tourist tax rules for Greece, Spain, and Edinburgh in 2026. Greece fees reach €15/night, Barcelona hits €15/night,…
Pakistan and Italy Sign Agreement to Exempt Diplomatic Passport Holders from Visas
Pakistan and Italy signed a 2026 agreement exempting diplomatic passport holders from visas and pledged 10,500 work visas…
Indians Lose Over Rs154 Crore in Schengen Visa Fees as Rejections Mount
Indians lost an estimated ₹154 crore in non-refundable Schengen visa fees in 2025, following 181,111 application denials and…
Greece Backtracks, Requires Entry/exit System Checks for British Holidaymakers
Greece reverses the EES exemption for UK travelers, requiring British citizens to undergo biometric checks and fingerprinting for…
Greece Leads as Turkey’s Schengen Visa Refusal Rate Climbs to 14.6%
Turkey's Schengen visa refusal rate rose to 14.6% in 2025, with 1.26M applications filed and €13.6M lost in…
German Embassy Promises Faster Schengen Visa Processing, Keeps 15-Day Remonstration
Germany ends visa remonstration on July 1, 2025, to free up staff and reduce appointment waiting times for…
Schengen Rush Fuels Visa Black Market in Türkiye as Summer Travel Nears
A Schengen visa black market in Türkiye sells slots for €1,000 as bots sweep official systems, amid tightening…
EU Rolls Out Entry Screening and EES in Last Quarter of 2026 Despite Setbacks
ETIAS launch is scheduled for late 2026 following the full EES rollout in April 2026. No applications are…
Sweden Releases Final Exemption List for Work-Permit Salary Threshold, Personal Assistants Included
Sweden finalizes work-permit salary rules for 2026, exempting technical and healthcare roles while banning permits for personal assistants…
Belgium Rules Out New Evacuation Flights for 1,400 Gaza-Based Visa Holders
Belgium halts new Gaza evacuation flights for 1,400 visa holders and citizens, with Minister Maxime Prévot calling departure…