What are the new rules for Schengen Visa?

The Schengen visa has recently adopted a new visa “cascade” regime for Indians. Long-term, multiple entry Schengen visas valid for two years after getting and lawfully using those two visas within the last three years are issued to Indian citizens. A new entry requirement called ETIAS has also been introduced recently. The aim of these new rules is to streamline the visa application process, enhance security, and improve the overall experience for travelers.
 

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Top 5 immigration updates in Schengen visa  

The following are the top 5 new rules implemented on Schengen visa:
 

• Recently added a new 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa

Foreign individuals who are traveling frequently to the Schengen area can apply for the 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa. This visa allows the candidate to visit 29 Schengen countries and stay there for up to 90 days. However, candidates who have a history of multiple travel in the last three years can qualify for the visa.

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How to get a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa?
 

• An e-platform for national visa application has been launched in Germany

The government of Germany has launched a new digital platform called Consular Services Portal. The aim of the e-portal is to facilitate the process of visa application. It has linked a total of 167 visa offices and embassies with the online portal to streamline the visa application process. Applicants who are seeking to apply for a German work visa, study permit, or family reunification can apply through this portal.

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Germany launches E-platform for national visa applications
 

• In 2025, France is going to implement top 5 Schengen visa reforms

France is going to implement major changes to Schengen visa policies in 2025. These new policies are likely to attract more foreign talent from different countries. According to the new rules, the Schengen Information System will be expanded to review visa applications. It will also implement easy policies for those countries that cooperate with France. There will be an expansion of the France Talent Visa, digitalization of the Schengen visa application process, and strengthened security checks.

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Top 5 Schengen Visa Changes by France in 2025
 

• Changes in Schengen visa policies from 2025

There are six major changes that will be implemented on Schengen visas from 2025. The Greece Golden visa program was expanded, Romania and Bulgaria are going to join the Schengen Member States, the EU is going to set an Entry and Exit system, the European Travel Information Authorisation System, and France will change the multi-year residence permit from 2025.

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6 major changes announced to Schengen visa from 2025
 

• Germany increases salary to €48,300 for EU Blue Card applicants in 2025

Germany recently increased the income requirements for foreign individuals to apply for an EU Blue Card. Applicants must earn a salary of a minimum of €48,300. According to the data, the income requirement increased by 6.6%.
 

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