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 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 WorldwideWhat 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 2026
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