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 WorldwideSpain Travel Chaos Intensifies with Palma de Mallorca Airport Delays
On June 3, 2025, more than 100 flights at Palma de Mallorca Airport were delayed or canceled due to storms and operational issues. Passengers affected have compensation rights under EU261.…
Palma de Mallorca Airport Endures Over 100 Flight Delays and Cancellations
Severe delays and cancellations at Palma de Mallorca Airport are disrupting travel due to air traffic control and…
easyJet Launches New Direct Flights to Turkey and Spain from Glasgow
easyJet expands with new Glasgow Airport direct flights to Antalya and Reus for summer 2025. Reus route operates…
IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic Announce Strategic Partnership
Four airlines—IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic—announced an alliance to improve travel between India, Europe, and North…
France Launches New Comprehensive Visa Appointment System in 2025
France’s new 2025 visa system mandates online appointments and biometric data collection via TLScontact in the US. Fees…
Europe’s Right-Wing Crackdown on Citizenship Mirrors Trump’s Approach
Right-wing parties in Europe have strengthened citizenship rules, closed many investment visa programs, and restricted dual citizenship. The…
Expert Insights on Germany’s 2025 Visa Rule Changes for Indians
Germany’s 2025 visa changes end informal appeals and raise financial requirements for Indian students. Applicants must use the…
Tenerife South Airport Holds Emergency Meeting Over Overcrowding Crisis
Tenerife South Airport’s passport controls faced dangerous overcrowding on May 26, 2025, affecting 500+ passengers. Brexit-related manual checks…
Netherlands Leads Schengen Visa Approvals for Key Asian Countries
The Netherlands led Schengen visa approvals in 2024 for India, China, Indonesia, Turkey, and the Philippines, boosting tourism…
Condor Airlines Files EU Court Challenge Against Lufthansa-ITA Merger
Condor’s lawsuit contests the EU approval of Lufthansa’s stake in ITA Airways, claiming slot remedies favor large airlines…