Yesterday, an agreement in principle was reached between the EU Member States and the European Parliament on the digitization of Schengen visas (Short Stay Visa). In the future, a Schengen visa can be applied for and issued online.
Digitization of the procedure for applying for a Schengen visa
In April 2022, the European Commission submitted a proposal to modernize the application procedure for a Schengen visa by largely digitizing it.
Schengen visa Netherlands: This will change in 2020
In 2020, the new EU Visa Code will come into force. The aim of the new Visa Code is to make the visa application process more efficient and to simplify it. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for short-stay visas (Schengen visas), both in terms of policy and implementation. The Schengen visa policy is being developed […]