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
China Expands Visa Waiver Program for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
China adds Canada and the UK to its 30-day visa-free entry program, allowing 50 countries to visit without a visa through December 31, 2026.
Brussels Airport Faces Travel Chaos on 12 March 2026 as Arnaud Feist Warns
Brussels Airport faces a total departure shutdown on March 12, 2026, due to a 24-hour strike. Travelers are…
DAAD Survey Shows English-Taught Programmes Draw More First-Time Foreign Students
Germany's international student numbers hit 420,000 in 2025/26, led by India, amid growing demand for English-taught master's degrees…
Madagascar Triples 15-Day E-Visa Fee for Visitors
Madagascar has tripled its 15-day e-Visa fee to €30. This sudden price hike affects short-term tourists and business…
Czech President Signs Law Ending Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax on CZK 40 Million
The Czech Republic's 2026 tax reform introduces a conditional exemption for long-term crypto gains capped at CZK 40…
Sheremetyevo International Airport Buys Domodedovo from Perspektiva LLC
Sheremetyevo’s subsidiary has purchased Domodedovo Airport for $850 million following its nationalization. This move consolidates Moscow's airport system,…
Azerbaijan Expands Visa-Free Entry Pilot Programs for Travelers
Azerbaijan has updated its 2026 entry rules, blending permanent visa-free access with new one-year pilot programs for specific…
India: Armenia Offers Visa-Free Entry for Indian Passport Holders with US, EU, GCC Residency
Eligible Indian passport holders with residency in the US, EU, or GCC can enter Armenia visa-free from January…
State Border Committee of Belarus Welcomes Over 15,900 Visa-Waiver Travelers Since Jan 2026
Belarus reports steady European travel via its visa-waiver program, with over 15,000 entries in early 2026. Simultaneously, the…
Amazon Milan Headquarters Raid Sparks New Italy Permanent Establishment Probe
Italian authorities raided Amazon’s Milan offices in February 2026, investigating whether the company bypassed local taxes by failing…