Travellers face one big change if they head to this popular European country this summer
Travellers face one big change if they head to this popular European country this summer
It means you'll need to have your paperwork in order first time and well in advance if you're planning on heading there
The German city of Munich
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If you're planning a visit to Europe this summer a big visa change is coming. From July 1, people applying for a Schengen visa to go through Germany won't be able to appeal if their application is turned down.
Germany's Federal Foreign Office is scrapping the appeals which let applicants ask for a second check if they were rejected. Until now, people whose visa was turned down could submit a free written appeal within 30 days, which was a process know as a remonstration.
German authorities have now decided to permanently end this appeal system.
Under the changes travellers rejected for the visa will have to submit a new visa application if they want to try again. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
German officials believe this will make visa processing times faster.
People enjoy the sun near Museum Island in Berlin, Germany
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In a trial, taking out the remonstration stage allowed staff to focus on new applications instead – which meant faster turnaround and more Visa approvals overall, reports Euro Weekly News.
So, if you're applying through a German consulate after July 1 it will help to get your application right at the first attempt.
If you apply without all documents needed or with unclear travel plans you may have to start the process again.
Visitors can can apply for a Schengen visa through any member country – not just Germany – as long as they meet the rules.
Border control
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Usually that means entering through or spending the most time in the country you apply through.
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A Schengen visa allows non-EU citizens to travel freely for up to 90 days in a 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
This includes 27 European countries such as Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
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