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
Italy Opens Click-Day Portal for 8,865 Seasonal Permits Under Decreto Flussi 2026
Italy adds 8,865 seasonal work permits for 2026, targeting agriculture and tourism shortages. Applications are open now via the official online portal.
Latvia’s Financial Intelligence Service Probes €10M Fraud in Golden Visa Scheme
Latvia probes a €10M golden visa fraud involving 20 shell companies and 200 fake investors, sparking 2026 parliamentary…
UAE Residents Rush Schengen Visa Applications Ahead of Eid Al Adha Break
UAE residents face 8-week waits for 2026 Schengen visa appointments, forcing many to reroute summer holiday plans to…
Switzerland Reimposes Border Checks with France Ahead of G7 Summit in Évian
Switzerland will reintroduce temporary border checks with France from June 10-19, 2026, to secure the G7 summit in…
EU Transport Commissioner Urges Airlines to Pay Compensation Under Regulation 261/2004
EU rules high fuel prices are not 'extraordinary circumstances'; airlines must pay up to €600 compensation for cancellations…
Italy Drops Biometric Border Checks for May Half-Term, Brings Back Passport Stamps
Italy plans to ease airport congestion by allowing passport stamps instead of biometric checks when lines exceed 45…
Kyrgyzstan and Seychelles Sign Visa Abolition Agreement for Short-Term Travel
Kyrgyzstan and Seychelles signed a reciprocal visa-free travel agreement on May 4, 2026, covering tourism and business during…
BLS International Opens Mumbai Center for Belarus Visa Processing
BLS International opened a new Belarus visa center in Mumbai on April 24, 2026, offering document submission, tracking,…
EU Gives Italy Flexibility on Biometric Entry Checks as Summer Travel Peaks
EU allows temporary flexibility for EES biometric checks in 2026 to reduce airport queues, letting guards skip fingerprints…
Germany’s Embassy in Brazil Launches International Portal for Chancenkarte Job Visas
Germany's Embassy in Brazil launched a digital portal for Chancenkarte applications on May 1, 2026, moving the job-seeker…