New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Schengen visa that offers access to European countries for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period is set to have a clearer and easier road map. The paper-free and modernised process will go digital, becoming more streamlined to allow entry in over two dozen countries in the member nations.

Marking a significant shift from the previous visa sticker system, the paperless digital visa will be secured by encrypted 2D digital barcode, Business Today reported.

From speeding up processing times and making the procedure more technologically advanced, the upcoming new feature will enhance security and is expected to be fully implemented across all EU member states by 2028.

This follows 2024 EU's pilot project implemen...