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 and document processing....
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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
Kosovo Travelers Surge After Schengen Visa Liberalization, Asylum Claims Rise
Kosovo asylum claims jumped 108% in early 2024 following Schengen visa liberalization, though European Commission data shows numbers…
European Commission Postpones ETIAS and Entry/exit System Launch Again
The EU has delayed the ETIAS launch again due to EES border system glitches. A new timeline for…
UAE Travelers Face Longer Wait for Schengen as ETIAS Launch Delayed
ETIAS is delayed to 2027, but UAE travelers face 5-hour airport queues and 4-month visa appointment waits. New…
Avoid Schengen Visa Scams: Fake Appointments, Work Permits, Embassy Quota
Learn how to spot and avoid fake Schengen visa slots and bogus European job offers by using official…
Türkiye Resumes EU Visa-Free Talks with Cevdet Yılmaz Leading Efforts
Türkiye launches fresh efforts to meet the final six EU visa-free criteria, calling for European political will to…
Spain Implements Temporary Border Checks for Travelers Arriving from Italy
Spain implements temporary border checks on arrivals from Italy through Sept 7, 2026, following a diplomatic dispute over…
Between 8,000 and 11,000 Migrants Remain in Ceuta, Raising Safety Concerns
Ceuta President Vivas warns that up to 11,000 migrants remain in the city as infrastructure collapses and authorities…
Italy Extends Random Border Controls to Five Additional International Airports
Italy and Spain have implemented reciprocal, random airport document checks for travelers until September 2026 due to security…
Morocco Deploys Security Forces Ahead of Planned August 15 Border Crossing Events
Morocco deploys 24,000 troops to stop an August 15 mass migration attempt into Ceuta, following a deadly July…