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 Worldwide
Italian Parliament passes law limiting Italian citizenship by descent
The 2025 Italian citizenship reform limits descent eligibility to two generations with strict documentation. Applications before March 27 retain old rules. The law demands official proof, excludes affidavits, and introduces…
Deportation debate grows as European Commission defends language choice
EU migration policy shifts language away from 'deportation,' focusing on external return hubs in new 2025 proposals. Legal…
Germany targets visa network accused of aiding wealthy Chinese nationals
German police raided a network defrauding skilled worker visas for wealthy Chinese on May 21, 2025. Three suspects…
IndiGo profit momentum grows as airline prepares for Western Europe debut
IndiGo posted a 62% profit increase in Q4 FY25 and will launch direct Mumbai flights to Manchester and…
Europe’s business aviation faces overcapacity after demand drop
Europe’s business aviation struggles with excess jets after a COVID-19 demand spike. Challenges include regulations, costs, pilot shortages,…
€90 Schengen Visa Fee Adds Risk as Rejection Rates Hit 40% for Africans
African travelers lost $82M in 2025 as Schengen visa rejection rates hit 40%, creating a 'reverse remittance' flow…
Far-right teenagers in Germany arrested over asylum seeker attacks
Germany arrested five far-right teenagers in 2025 linked to violent attacks on migrants and leftists. Their extremist group…
Ukraine’s trade visa-free regime with EU to end in June 2025
The EU ends Ukraine’s duty-free trade regime on June 5, 2025, due to local farmers’ protests, reinstating tariffs…
Friedrich Merz’s immigration policies face criticism in new global report
Germany’s immigration policies, including stricter border controls and halted family reunification, are criticized for being ineffective and potentially…
Spain sees record Schengen visa demand as global travel rises
Spain received 1.6 million Schengen visa applications in 2024, becoming Europe's second most popular destination. Growth is led…