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
Athens International Airport Begins Biometric Registrations for Entry/exit System
Greece launches biometric Entry/Exit System at Athens and Thessaloniki airports, replacing manual stamps for non-EU travelers with digital facial and finger...
Swedish Businesses Urge Fast Work Permit Exemption for 152 Occupations at 100% Median Salary
Swedish businesses urge the government to approve a 152-occupation exemption list as work permit salary thresholds rise to…
European Union Suspends Passport Stamps for Indian Travellers from April 10
The EU fully launched its biometric Entry/Exit System on April 10, 2026, replacing manual passport stamps with digital…
EU to Replace Schengen Visa Stickers with 2D Digital Barcodes on Online Visa Platform
The EU will replace physical Schengen visa stickers with digital 2D barcodes by 2028, launching a single online…
27,000 Travelers Denied Entry as Schengen Area Enforces New Entry/exit System
The EU's Entry/Exit System is fully operational, replacing passport stamps with biometrics and denying 27,000 entries during its…
Foreigners in Norway Warn: Don’t Trust UDI Wait Times, the Local Norway Reports
Norway's UDI warns that 25-month immigration wait times are only guides, with full system modernization not expected until…
British Travellers Hit by Biometric Border Checks in Schengen Area as Entry/exit System Falters
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) launched April 2026, requiring fingerprints from British travelers and replacing manual passport…
Japan Immigration Agency Strengthens Screening and Vetting for Permanent Residency
Japan increases residency revocations by 20% as new 2026-2027 rules link Permanent Residency to strict tax, insurance, and…
UN Human Rights Committee Rules Against Seoul for Detaining Congolese Asylum Seeker
The UN ruled South Korea violated a Congolese man's rights by detaining him for 14 months in Incheon…
Czechia Eases Fines for Illegal Employment. Foreigners Still Face Stricter Rules
Czechia reduces fines for minor employment errors while tightening residency and digital filing rules for foreign workers under…