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Updated February 2023
In a recent announcement, the European Parliament revealed that they have approved a new strategy to digitize the physical Schengen visa application and sticker process.
This means that travelers from outside the Schengen zone can say goodbye to long lines and complicated paperwork, as they will soon be able to apply for and receive their digital Schengen visa online.
Here is everything we know so far about the digital Schengen visa online application.
Digital Schengen visa
The new digital Schengen visa process has mainly been approved by the EU parliament to speed up the Schengen visa application process and reduce the efforts and costs required to make a physical application, thereby promoting security.
This innovative change is poised to revolutionize the way people travel to and within Europe, making the process faster, more convenient, and more accessible than ever before. The new system will also support language options other than English to safeguard individuals lacking digital literacy and those with disabilities.
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Schengen visa online application
Ensuring consistent digitalisation practices throughout Europe, the authorities have confirmed that going forward, Schengen visa online applications will be processed through a single unified platform, allowing applicants to know which country will receive their application.
The members of the EU parliament are also looking forward to ensuring that visa applications are not rejected if they are submitted from the same IP address, which is possible due to poor internet connectivity in some areas.
Please note that not much information about the digital Schengen visa application has become available. We will update more information as and when released by the officials.
