Europol Busts Visa Scam: Restaurant Owners Profit Millions from Indian Chef Permits
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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 demandWhat 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 ChecksHow has the recent policy change affected Schengen visa applications in 2024?
In March 2024, Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas, expanding the area's reach and processing capacity for travelers.
Read: Netherlands Leads Schengen Visa Approvals for Key Asian CountriesWhich 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 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
Carney Says Visa Rules with European Union Will Be Discussed Soon
Canada and the European Union are exploring a broader partnership that could include visa discussions, but no change…
EU Negotiates to Preserve Visa-Free Travel via Visa Waiver Program, Enhanced Border Security Partnership, ESTA Eligibility
The EU has proposed a framework with the United States to protect visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver…
Ryanair Blames Passport Kiosks as European Entry/exit System Chaos Ends Summer Relief
Ryanair wants the European Commission to extend temporary Entry/Exit System relief until April 2027. The airline cites faulty…
Air France Extends Dubai Suspension to Sept 8; Cathay Pacific Halts Until Nov 30
Air France extended its Dubai suspension through September 8, 2026, and Cathay Pacific cancelled Dubai and Riyadh passenger…
Palma Airport Adds Staff, Automatic Gates for EU Border Control Launch
Aena is reinforcing Palma Airport with more than 10,500 hours of support as the EU Entry/Exit System begins…
Schengen Visa Applications from China See Double-Digit Growth, VFS Global Reports
VFS Global said Chinese Schengen visa applications posted double-digit growth in the first half of 2026. Its China…
12 Russians Suspected of Buying Finnish Citizenship with Fake Jobs and Tests
At least 12 Russian citizens are suspected of gaining Finnish citizenship through fake jobs and forged records. Authorities…
Spain Probes BLS International in €25,000 Schengen Visa Racket
Spain’s National Court is investigating an alleged visa racket in Algiers and examining BLS International’s role in appointments…
Italy Rejects Requests from Germany to Take Back Boat Refugees Arriving in Europe
Italy rejects Germany's first asylum transfers under new EU rules, citing NGO rescue ship activity and demanding financial…