'Pure extortion': Foreign workers including Indians face violence and exploitation in CroatiaWhen DD left his home in India for Croatia last year, he expected his food delivery work to be hard, with long hours and low pay. He was al...
16 Feb, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Henley Passport Index 2026: This is the world's most powerful passport; India moves up five spots on the listThe 2026 Henley Passport Index reveals Asia's continued travel dominance. Singapore holds the top spot with access to 192 countries. Japan ...
14 Jan, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
VFS Global relocates visa application centres to a new address in DelhiVFS Global is relocating its Schengen Joint Visa Application Centres in New Delhi to a new address at 27 KG Marg, effective January 12, 202...
14 Jan, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Best European nation for summer travel revealed. And no, it's not France or ItalyCroatia is emerging as a top summer travel destination for Indian tourists, according to Travel + Leisure. A panel of seven global travel e...
13 Jul, 2025, 06.06 PM IST
Entry curbs slow down foreign travelIndian travelers are facing increased visa scrutiny and rejections, particularly in the Schengen region, despite a surge in outbound travel...
24 Jun, 2025, 09.42 AM IST
Indians' Europe holiday faces a visa traffic jamIndian travelers are facing persistent Schengen visa delays for the 4th consecutive year in 2025 due to high demand and embassy staff short...
18 Jun, 2025, 08.29 PM IST
Croatia visa delays wreck IIM-Calcutta batchmates’ trip planned since 1979; each loses Rs 4 lakhA planned reunion in Croatia for ten IIM Calcutta alumni from the 1979 batch was significantly disrupted due to extensive visa delays from ...
09 Jun, 2025, 10.59 AM IST
Schengen visas get costlier by 12% after European Union hikes feeThe fee hike comes after the Schengen Visa Code mandated every three years revision of EU visa fees in December 2023. The EU justifies the ...
11 Jun, 2024, 10.43 AM IST
Indians' Europe travel plans in limbo this summer over Schengen visa slot shortageIndians planning to visit the Schengen Area this summer are facing challenges in securing appointment slots for Schengen visas, leading to ...
17 May, 2024, 10.17 PM IST
Europe trips growing popular among Indians: Schengen visa applications surge by nearly 40%The European Commission's recent report indicates a growing preference for European vacations among Indian travelers, with a notable 43% in...
15 May, 2024, 11.15 PM IST
Indians can now apply for a multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validityThe European Commission's new visa 'cascade' regime simplifies Schengen visa access for Indian nationals, enabling long-term multi-entry vi...
23 Apr, 2024, 02.00 PM IST
UAE updates visa-on-arrival for 87 countries; is India included?The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its visa exemption policy, allowing citizens from 87 countries to enter without a pre-entry vis...
19 Mar, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
Schengen visa rejection rates for Indians among the highest in the worldEstonia, Malta and Slovenia rejected the most number of Schengen visa applications from India, while Germany, Italy and Hungary accepted th...
15 May, 2023, 05.05 PM IST
India to be included in Australia's working holiday visa programmeUnder the current programme that allowed backpackers to work while they stay was witnessing a decline thus creating workers shortage issue ...
31 Jul, 2019, 04.25 PM IST
Eastern Europe getting popular on the radar of Indian travellersSome travel service providers have registered a 25-30% jump in bookings for Eastern Europe this year and destinations like Czech Republic, ...
05 Nov, 2018, 06.46 PM IST
Schengen states may soon offer priority visas in IndiaAt present, UK offers this service and charges, in addition to the visa fees, almost Rs 90,000 for the “super priority” category (visa deci...
12 Sep, 2018, 10.59 AM IST
e-Tourist Visa scheme extended to 37 more countries including Austria, South AfricaUnder the scheme, an applicant receives an email authorising him or her to travel to India after it is approved and he or she can travel wi...
25 Feb, 2016, 02.04 PM IST