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
Thailand Seeks Clarity as U.S. Visa Suspension Impacts 75 Countries
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Lufthansa Extends Tel Aviv Overnight Cancellations Through Jan 31, 2026
Lufthansa Group has extended its suspension of overnight flights to and from Tel Aviv through January 31, 2026.…
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Argentina grants visa-free entry to U.S. Green Card holders
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Austria Tightens Airport Asylum Procedures Under New EU Pact (2026)
Austria is implementing a centralized airport asylum system in Vienna, extending holding periods and requiring a signed values…
European Airlines Reroute Flights to Bypass Iranian and Iraqi Airspace
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Lufthansa Runs Daytime Flights to Israel, No Full Suspension Confirmed
From January 15–19, 2026, Lufthansa Group airlines will only operate daytime flights to Tel Aviv and Amman. This…
Chinese Nationals Get 14-Day Visa-Free Entry to the Philippines
Beginning January 16, 2026, Chinese citizens can visit the Philippines for 14 days without a visa via Manila…
Luxembourg Advances Streamlined Asylum Process with 3–6 Month Decisions
Luxembourg's new bill seeks to finalize asylum claims within six months through streamlined screenings and judicial reforms. In…