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 WorldwideKazakhstan Reports Surge in Schengen Visa Applications, Germany Tops List
In 2024, Kazakhstan submitted 179,446 Schengen visa applications, rising 12.81% from 2023, mostly to Germany. EU talks aim to improve visa processes with faster approvals and lower fees starting late…
Batik Air Expands Network in 2025 with New Europe and Southeast Asia Flights
In 2025, Batik Air launches new Southeast Asian routes, including Kuala Lumpur to Dili, and adds flights to…
Nigeria Imposes Africa’s Highest Aviation Taxes on International Travelers
Nigeria’s international aviation taxes surged 50%, reaching $180 per departure in 2024. These high taxes make regional African…
Spain Imposes €179 Million Fine on European Airlines for Passenger Fees
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs fined five airlines €179 million for unfair fees on carry-on baggage and services.…
Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Across Europe Amid Ongoing Travel Chaos
Flight delays in Europe surged by 54% in summer 2025 amid strikes and technical failures. Although cancellations fell…
US Academics Seek ‘Scientific Asylum’ in France Amid System Collapse
Cutbacks in U.S. research funding pushed eight American academics to France’s Aix-Marseille University for scientific asylum in 2025.…
EU’s New ETIAS System Excludes Thai Nationals, Visa Rules Unchanged
Thai nationals must still obtain a Schengen visa to visit Europe despite the upcoming ETIAS system launch. ETIAS…
Germany Reports 50% Drop in Asylum Applications in Early 2025
Germany's asylum applications fell sharply by 50% in early 2025 following policy changes like suspending family reunification and…
How Visa Liberalization Between Türkiye and the EU Could Boost Tourism
Türkiye and the EU’s visa liberalization faces delays from six remaining benchmarks and rising visa rejections. Over 1…
Refugees in Spain Based on Sexual Orientation Rise by 2.5% Since 2022
Spain recorded a 2.5% increase in sexual orientation-based asylum claims since 2022 with 167,366 total applications in 2024.…