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New digital Schengen visa system
August 6 , 2025
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- The European Union (EU) will replace the traditional Schengen visa sticker with a secure digital barcode called a two-dimensional (2D) barcode.
- Indian travellers can apply fully online by uploading documents, paying visa fees, tracking status and receiving a digitally signed visa.
- Biometrics submission will be required in person only for first-time applicants, but frequent travellers will benefit from faster processing.
- The Entry Exit System (EES) using fingerprint and facial recognition will replace passport stamps starting October 2025.
- The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) for visa-exempt travellers will launch by 2026.
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