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
Czechia Raises EU Blue Card Salary Threshold, Launches Sweeping Immigration Overhaul
Czechia raised the EU Blue Card salary to CZK 73,823 on May 1, 2026, alongside launching a new digital application system and stricter enforcement rules.
Belarusian Opposition Proposes Young Belarusian Visa to Bring 10,000 Youth to Europe
Belarusian opposition proposes a new 'Young Belarusian Visa' for citizens aged 18-30 to facilitate legal education and work…
Japan Proposes Sharp Visa Renewal and Permanent Residency Fee Hikes Under Immigration Law
Japan's House passed a bill to sharply increase visa and permanent residency fees in 2026, aiming to recover…
European Union Activates Biometric Entry-Exit System Across 29 Schengen Countries
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System is now fully active across 29 countries, replacing manual passport stamps with digital…
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs Tightens Rules on Latvia’s Golden Visa
Latvia maintains its €50,000 golden visa program in 2026, balancing affordable residency options with strict new security and…
Finance Act for 2026 Raises French Residency and Citizenship Fees, Service-Public.fr Reports
France will hike residency and citizenship fees on May 1, 2026, with naturalization costs rising five-fold to fund…
Spanish Airports Enforce 25-Minute Passport Rule as Entry-Exit System Sparks Chaos
Spanish airports face 3-hour delays as the EU's new biometric Entry-Exit System replaces passport stamps, leading to calls…
Indian Passport Holders Skip Airport Transit Visa at Paris Charles-De-Gaulle
France ends airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals as of April 10, 2026, for airside connections under…
Federal Administrative Court Clears Path for Mass Deportation to Protect Public Safety
Germany expands legal routes to deport convicted criminals to Afghanistan and Syria following 2026 court rulings and new…
EU Tightens Waste Shipment Rules, Forcing Digital Product Passport for Ecodesign
The EU's new textile regulations and digital passports impose strict sustainability and traceability standards on African exporters through…