Sharp Decline in Asylum Applications to EU Countries in 2024
EU countries witnessed a notable decline in asylum applications in 2024, reflecting a decreasing number of individuals seeking international protection across the region.
Read MoreSchengen Visa Stats 2024: Nations with the Most Notable Rank Shifts
Schengen states received 11.7 million visa applications in 2024, marking a 13.5% increase from 10.3 million in the previous year.
Read MoreEU Envoy Calls for Faster Visa Liberalisation Talks with Türkiye
EU Ambassador to Türkiye Thomas Ossowski says it's unacceptable that Turkish citizens still lack visa-free access to the Schengen Area.
Read MoreSchengen Ban Proposed for Russians with Military Ties to Ukraine War
Poland, the Baltics, and Nordic countries propose a Schengen ban
Read MoreSchengen States That Approved the Most Turkish Visa Applications in 2024
Turkish nationals ranked as the second-largest group of Schengen visa applicants in 2024, submitting over 1.1 million applications throughout the year.
Read MoreEU Weighs Expanding Visa-Free Suspension List Under New Guidelines
The European Council and Parliament have agreed to revise the criteria that could lead to suspending visa-free travel for third-country nationals entering the Schengen Area.
Read MoreEU States Largely Oppose Ending Visa-Free Travel for Georgia, Says Ambassador
The EU Ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, stated that a majority of EU member states are against suspending visa-free travel for Georgian citizens.
Read MoreMost EU States Oppose Ending Georgia’s Visa-Free Access, Says EU Envoy
EU Ambassador Pawel Herczynski has confirmed that most EU member states are against suspending visa-free travel for Georgian citizens.
Read MoreEurope Faces Drop in Tourist Plans Due to Inflation and Instability
Rising travel costs and growing geopolitical instability are prompting more travellers to reconsider or postpone their plans to visit Europe.
Read MoreGermany vs Italy: Which Is the Top Choice for Schengen Visa Applicants?
In 2024, Germany and Italy ranked third and fourth respectively in Schengen visa applications, each receiving over one million requests.
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