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 WorldwideAthens International Airport: Europe’s Fastest-Growing Hub in 2025
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Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen Entry Opens New Business Aviation Avenues
On January 1, 2025, Bulgaria and Romania became full Schengen members, removing internal border checks and boosting travel,…
Slovakia Resumes Tourist Visa Issuance for Russians Amid EU Policy Shifts
Slovakia resumed tourist Schengen visa processing for Russian citizens on August 28, 2025, via the consulate and BLS.…
SWISS Lounge Geneva Falls Short: Not Much Better Than the Flight
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Greece Golden Visa: Residency, Healthcare, Education and Schengen Access Explained
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SWISS and Air France cancel hundreds amid pilot shortages
By August 25, 2025, Air France and SWISS cut many flights—SWISS canceled 1,400+ April–October—due to pilot shortages, A350…
United Airlines Cancels 17 New Flights Across US, Germany, Brazil, Israel
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Schengen visa costs surge for Indians as VFS doubles service hikes
VFS Global raised service charges twice in 2025, increasing Schengen application costs for Indians. Combined with the unchanged…
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen — Golden Visa Options for Indians
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Frankfurt Becomes World’s First Airport to Use Walkthrough Scanners
On August 18, 2025 Frankfurt deployed the Rohde & Schwarz QPS Walk2000, screening approximately 18,000 departing passengers daily…