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 WorldwideExperts Forecast 25% Drop in Indian Students Going to US in 2025
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Germany Faces Outrage Over Deportation Attempt of 10-Year-Old Refugee From School
A near deportation of a Syrian refugee child in Germany heightened concern over immigration policies and refugee rights.…
Air France Launches New SkyPriority Check-in at CDG Terminal 2E
Air France launched a new SkyPriority check-in at CDG Terminal 2E on May 27, 2025, improving speed and…
Delayed and Cancelled Flights Cost Airlines €8.1 Billion in 2024
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Germany Ends Fast-Track Citizenship and Tightens Integration Rules
In May 2025, Germany abolished Fast-Track Citizenship, enforcing a five-year residency for naturalization. Dual citizenship remains. Integration requirements…
EU Citizenship by Investment Ends After CJEU Ruling in 2025
The EU’s 2025 ruling ended Malta’s Citizenship by Investment, closing all direct CBI programs. Golden Visas persist but…
Outsourcing Asylum: Unpacking the EU’s Shift to Safe Third Countries
The European Commission’s 2025 proposal simplifies declaring asylum applications inadmissible by extending safe third country rules and allowing…
Polish Aviation Industry Urges EU to Protect Airports and Airlines
Polish aviation calls on the EU to address rising costs for sustainable fuels and regulatory challenges threatening European…
Rome’s Fiumicino Airport Launches Luxury Dog Hotel Amid New Pet Flight Rules
In May 2025, Italy allowed medium and large dogs to fly in aircraft cabins, while Fiumicino Airport opened…
Frankfurt Airport Loses Europe’s Top Cargo Hub Status to Istanbul
Istanbul Airport became Europe’s busiest cargo hub in 2024, handling 1.97 million tons. Frankfurt’s growth slowed due to…