Schengen Area Visa News
The latest Schengen Area visa and travel news — policy announcements, fee changes, processing-time updates, and new entry rules, with links to our Schengen Area visa guide and tools.
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India Restores Long-Duration Tourist Visa for Schengen
India restored all long-duration tourist visas and multi-year e-Tourist visas on 23 June 2026. Here is what Schengen-based Indian travelers need to know.
Jun 25, 2026 Schengen EES Biometric System: What Indian Travelers Must Know
Rome-Fiumicino joined the Schengen EES biometric rollout on 23 June 2026, adding fingerprint and facial scan requirements for Indian first-time visitors.
Jun 25, 2026 Europe EES System Becomes Mandatory for Indians from April 10
Europe's Entry/Exit System ends flexibility for delays from April 10, 2026. All Indian travelers must complete biometric registration with wait times.
Apr 7, 2026 Italy Launches Digital Schengen Visa Portal June 2026
Italy launches fully digital Schengen visa system from June 1, 2026. Indians can apply online without embassy visits — first Schengen country to go paperless.
Mar 20, 2026 Italy Requires 2-Month Advance MICE Visa Booking
Italy now mandates MICE and group visa applications reach consulates 2 months in advance, affecting Bangalore jurisdiction including Chennai and Hyderabad.
Mar 9, 2026 Europe Jobs for Indians: €135,000 STEM Roles Open
STEM professionals can earn up to €135,000 annually in Europe as job vacancies reach 2.5%, with Germany offering over 1 million visa-sponsored roles.
Mar 6, 2026
Schengen Visa Goes Digital in 2026: New Online System, Same ₹9,600 Fee
Schengen visa applications move online with 15-day minimum processing from 2026. Digital platform launches but biometrics still required at VFS centres.
Feb 8, 2026Indians Now Eligible for 5-Year Schengen Visas
New cascade system rewards frequent Indian travelers with 2-year and 5-year multi-entry Schengen visas
Nov 1, 2025EU Entry/Exit System Launches - No More Passport Stamps
New biometric system replaces passport stamps at Schengen borders - full rollout by April 2026
Oct 20, 2025 Digital Schengen Visa Launches for Indian Travelers
EU launches all-digital Schengen visa - apply from your phone, no more passport stickers
Oct 12, 2025