Schengen Visa News – Guidelines, Updates & Travel Tips

Is this mistake putting your Schengen Visa at risk?

Don't let a single, small error stand between you and your European dreams

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What if the biggest stumbling block isn't your financial proof or travel history, but a single, small photograph?

10 Schengen countries UAE travellers face most delays

France, Germany, Italy extend Schengen border checks into 2025–26 amid security concerns

10 Schengen countries UAE travellers face longest delays for Europe trips

UAE winter travel: Schengen visa delays explained

Appointment slots increase 10% but demand surges as UAE resident base grows: VFS Global

Schengen visa appointment delays: Can UAE residents still plan a European winter getaway?

Will Schengen Entry/Exit System hurt your short trips?

Europe’s new border system starts logging in your entries, exits, stay days automatically

The EU introduced two systems—ETIAS, a pre-trip travel authorisation for visa-free visitors, and EES, a border entry-exit registration replacing passport stamps.

Will UAE-Europe trips slow under new Schengen system?

Starting today, new Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces old passport stamps with biometrics

Newly installed non-Schengen automatic border control gates are pictured at the Henri Coanda International Airport in Otopeni, Romania, on March 28, 2024.

Your biometrics to make Schengen trips easier next week

Starting October 12, new Europe border system will use biometrics to fast-track travellers

Travelling from the UAE to Europe will mean new checks at borders. Fingerprints, photos and faster queues are part of the rollout.

Emirates, Air Arabia issue travel advisory for Europe

New EU Entry-Exit system to affect UAE travellers from October 2025

New EU Entry-Exit system to affect UAE travellers from October 2025

E-passports to make Schengen trips easier from October

Starting October 12, UAE travellers with Schengen visas, e-passports face shorter waits

Newly installed non-Schengen automatic border control gates are pictured at the Henri Coanda International Airport in Otopeni, Romania, on March 28, 2024.

UK eyes free visas to rival H-1B fee hike: How to apply

Fast-track work and settle in the UK: How top talent can get a Global Talent visa

Starmer’s task force targets top talent; zero-fee UK Global Talent visa under review

Schengen 90/180-day rule – What does it mean?

Find out how the 90/180-day rule works and track your allowed days to avoid overstaying

Planning a trip to Europe? Learn how the 90/180-day rule works and use the official calculator to avoid overstaying in the Schengen Area.

UAE expats: How Europe’s new border rules affect you

Passport stamps are being replaced with fingerprints and facial scans

Travelling from the UAE to Europe will mean new checks at borders. Fingerprints, photos and faster queues are part of the rollout.

More delays when travelling to these Schengen countries

Schengen border checks extended until 2026 for key countries: How to be better prepared

The EU will introduce two systems—ETIAS, a pre-trip travel authorisation for visa-free visitors, and EES, a border entry-exit registration replacing passport stamps.

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