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
British Travellers Hit by Biometric Border Checks in Schengen Area as Entry/exit System Falters
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) launched April 2026, requiring fingerprints from British travelers and replacing manual passport stamps.
Japan Immigration Agency Strengthens Screening and Vetting for Permanent Residency
Japan increases residency revocations by 20% as new 2026-2027 rules link Permanent Residency to strict tax, insurance, and…
UN Human Rights Committee Rules Against Seoul for Detaining Congolese Asylum Seeker
The UN ruled South Korea violated a Congolese man's rights by detaining him for 14 months in Incheon…
Czechia Eases Fines for Illegal Employment. Foreigners Still Face Stricter Rules
Czechia reduces fines for minor employment errors while tightening residency and digital filing rules for foreign workers under…
EU Unveils Mass Deportation Plan with Return Hubs, Echoing ICE-Style Enforcement
The EU is moving forward with Return Hubs, faster deportations and expanded border detention under its 2025-2026 migration…
European Pet Passport Requires ISO-Compliant Microchip and Rabies Vaccination from April
The EU will mandate pet passports and stricter document checks for dogs, cats, and ferrets starting April 22,…
Sweden to Revoke Permanent Residency for Asylum Seekers by 2027
Sweden to revoke permanent residency for asylum seekers by 2027, urging citizenship applications by end of 2026 to…
EU Mandates Carrier Interface to Screen 400 Million Travelers at Schengen Entry
Starting April 10, 2026, EU carriers must use the eu-LISA interface to verify passenger eligibility before entering the…
American Retirees Fuel Italy Golden Visa Surge as Get Golden Visa Reveals Application Spike
American retirees are flocking to Italy’s Golden Visa for its 0-day stay requirement, work rights, and flexible path…
Germany Suspends Fast-Track Visas for Belarusian Dissidents, Standard Visas Remain
Germany tightens humanitarian visa rules for Belarusians in 2026, limiting fast-track access to high-profile cases while standard visas…