EU Parliament Adopts Stricter Return Regulation; ‘send Them Back’ Chants Erupt After Landslide Vote to Speed Up Deportations
The EU's 2026 Return Regulation enables 24-month detentions, offshore return hubs, and 10-year entry bans to fast-track deportations…
EU Visa-Free Travel for Kosovo Remains in Effect, Opening Schengen Area
Kosovo citizens enjoy visa-free Schengen travel for 90 days as of 2026, while the U.S. recently paused immigrant…
Kazakhstan Blames U.S. Visa Refusals, Signals Progress in Schengen Entry Talks
Kazakhstan cites paperwork errors for 46% U.S. visa refusal rate while announcing progress in EU Schengen facilitation talks…
Belarus Reports 18,835 Visa-Waiver Travelers from 38 European States Since January
Belarus reports 18,835 visa-waiver arrivals in 2026, extending the 38-country program for 30-day stays through December 31, 2026.
Evaluation Report on Cyprus’s Schengen Bid Fully Supports Green Line Crossing
The European Commission backs Cyprus's 2026 Schengen bid, with a decisive evaluation report expected this spring following progress…
Turkey Investigates 7 Schengen Visa Firms for Bot-Driven Appointment Fraud
Türkiye investigates seven firms for using bots to hoard and resell Schengen visa appointments at inflated prices, violating…
11 European Countries and European Commission Push for Tougher EU Visa Rules for Russians
11 European nations and the U.S. implement strict new visa and immigration restrictions for Russian nationals in 2026…
European Commission Reviews 7 Countries’ Use of Schengen Rules for Border Controls
European Commission reinforces Schengen oversight, requiring formal opinions on internal border controls that exceed 18 months to ensure…
One in Six Schengen Visa Applications from India Fail as Financial Proofs Fall Short
Indian Schengen visa rejections hit 15.8% in 2025, with losses reaching ₹136 crore. High scrutiny continues in 2026,…
New Tourist Taxes in 2026: Greece, Spain, and Edinburgh Hike Visitor Fees
New tourist tax rules for Greece, Spain, and Edinburgh in 2026. Greece fees reach €15/night, Barcelona hits €15/night,…
Pakistan and Italy Sign Agreement to Exempt Diplomatic Passport Holders from Visas
Pakistan and Italy signed a 2026 agreement exempting diplomatic passport holders from visas and pledged 10,500 work visas…
Indians Lose Over Rs154 Crore in Schengen Visa Fees as Rejections Mount
Indians lost an estimated ₹154 crore in non-refundable Schengen visa fees in 2025, following 181,111 application denials and…
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…
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…