The Latest Breaking News from Schengen

In 2024, the EU earned over €995M (£839M) from 11.7M Schengen visa applications, a 20.5% rise from 2023. Yet, 1.7M applications were rejected, costing applicants €145M (£122M).

‘Inconsistent application’ of Schengen rules on passport validity has seen people turned back at border by airlines

In a significant milestone for European integration, Bulgaria and Romania will become full members of the Schengen free movement zone on 1 January – following a more than 13-year wait.

Africans face a high rejection rate for visas to enter the Schengen group of countries. The group is made up of 29 European countries that have officially abolished border controls at their mutual borders. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals which would allow them to make…

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Visa applicants from Africa who want to visit Europe's Schengen Area face far higher rejection rates than people from anywhere else in the world

After 13 years of waiting, Bulgaria and Romania are to partially join the Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks.

Ankara supports Sweden’s bid after it receives backing conditions from buying US F-16s to visa-free Schengen travel.

It is hugely important to know the passport and ID document requirements before heading to the airport to avoid the risk of your travel plans being stopped.