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 WorldwideIndian Traveller Secures 5-Year Schengen Visa in Just 4 Working Days
Indian travellers with at least two recent Schengen visas can now apply for two- or five-year multiple-entry visas via the French Consulate. Complete documents and biometrics are mandatory. Recent cases…
Europe Travel 2026: No More Schengen Visa Stamps, Here’s Why
The EU’s Entry/Exit System begins in October 2025, replacing passport stamps with biometric scans. Biometric passports are required…
Indian Couple Upgrades from 6-Month to 2-Year Schengen Visa Under New EU Scheme
Indian travelers can secure two or five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas under the EU cascade scheme. Denmark Embassy is…
Schengen Visa Crackdown Hits Indian Travellers With High Rejection Rates
Indian Schengen visa rejections reached over 165,000 in 2024, causing ₹136 crore losses. Increased fees, delayed appointments, and…
Trump Urges Europe to Fix Immigration Before US-EU Trade Talks
Trump’s July 2025 warning linked immigration control to U.S.-EU trade talks. A 30% tariff on EU imports could…
EU Adopts More Favourable Schengen Visa Rules for Indonesia
From July 2025, Indonesians with prior compliant EU visits can get multi-entry Schengen visas valid up to five…
Who Pays the Europe Entry Fee? ETIAS Cost and Exemptions for Schengen Travel
ETIAS is now mandatory for visa-free travelers to Europe in 2026. The €7 authorization lasts three years and…
How the Schengen Visa Cascade System Rewards Indian, Turkish, and Indonesian Travelers
The 2026 Schengen cascade system grants Indian, Turkish, and Indonesian travelers 2-year and 5-year multiple-entry visas based on…
Malta’s 2025 Migration Policy: Essential Work Visa Info for TCNs
Effective August and October 2025, Malta implements longer grace periods for TCNs after job loss, electronic salary payments,…
New Schengen Visa Rules UAE Residents Must Know for Europe Travel
From mid-2025, UAE residents must apply for Schengen visas online using VFS Global. The EU introduced the cascade…