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 WorldwideEstonia Implements New Procedures for Visa Decision Appeals
From July 18, 2025, Estonia shortens visa appeal time to 10 days, with appeals reviewed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Rejected appeals may proceed to court within 10 days.…
Seven Men from Gujarat Arrested for Using Fake Schengen Visas
Seven Gujarat men were arrested in Mumbai for fake Schengen Employment Visas after deportation from Dubai. The visas…
Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on Mexico and EU Imports Starting July 1
The U.S. will enforce a 30% tariff on Mexican and EU imports starting August 1, 2025. This raises…
Spain’s Aena Proposes 6.5% Airport Fee Increase for 2026
Spain’s airport fees are frozen in 2025, with a proposed 6.5% increase for 2026 pending CNMC approval. Airlines…
Greece Golden Visa Sees Record Growth Among UAE Nationals in 2025
By April 2025, Greece Golden Visa issued over 14,800 permits, benefiting 28,000 family members. The 2024 three-zone system…
IndiGo’s Bold Expansion: Launching UK and Europe Flights Towards Global Status
IndiGo’s new Mumbai–Manchester direct flights started July 2025 with Boeing 787-9s. The airline expands European services, targeting London…
Germany’s Pushback Policy Challenges EU Asylum Law Compliance
German courts ruled pushbacks illegal without proper screening under the Dublin Regulation. The policy denies asylum seekers entry,…
German Court Orders Government to Honor Afghan Refugee Visa Obligations
Germany’s court ruled that visa obligations to 2,400 Afghan refugees must be honored despite program suspension. This decision…
Increased Deportations to Jamaica Amid U.S. Immigration Enforcement Surge
Deportations to Jamaica continue strongly in 2025, impacting over 5,000 people. U.S. citizens born abroad face wrongful detention…
Germany Sees Stunning 46% Surge in Citizenship Grants in 2024
The 2024 German citizenship reform reduces residency to five years and permits dual citizenship, causing a 46% surge…