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
Greece Backtracks, Requires Entry/exit System Checks for British Holidaymakers
Greece reverses the EES exemption for UK travelers, requiring British citizens to undergo biometric checks and fingerprinting for 2026 summer travel.
Greece Leads as Turkey’s Schengen Visa Refusal Rate Climbs to 14.6%
Turkey's Schengen visa refusal rate rose to 14.6% in 2025, with 1.26M applications filed and €13.6M lost in…
German Embassy Promises Faster Schengen Visa Processing, Keeps 15-Day Remonstration
Germany ends visa remonstration on July 1, 2025, to free up staff and reduce appointment waiting times for…
Schengen Rush Fuels Visa Black Market in Türkiye as Summer Travel Nears
A Schengen visa black market in Türkiye sells slots for €1,000 as bots sweep official systems, amid tightening…
EU Rolls Out Entry Screening and EES in Last Quarter of 2026 Despite Setbacks
ETIAS launch is scheduled for late 2026 following the full EES rollout in April 2026. No applications are…
Sweden Releases Final Exemption List for Work-Permit Salary Threshold, Personal Assistants Included
Sweden finalizes work-permit salary rules for 2026, exempting technical and healthcare roles while banning permits for personal assistants…
Belgium Rules Out New Evacuation Flights for 1,400 Gaza-Based Visa Holders
Belgium halts new Gaza evacuation flights for 1,400 visa holders and citizens, with Minister Maxime Prévot calling departure…
Spain Tightens 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Renewal Rules with Higher Income Threshold
Spain's 2026 Digital Nomad renewal rules set a €2,442 income floor and a 20% cap on Spanish-sourced earnings…
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt Demands Stricter Migration Policy, Faster Deporting of Criminal Offenders
Germany's Interior Minister Dobrindt prioritizes deporting foreign criminals in 2026 to strengthen migration policy and public security.
France Extends Migrant Detention Under Rodwell Bill, Gérald Darmanin Defends Policy
France triples migrant detention to 210 days via the Rodwell Bill, prioritizing public order despite low removal rates…