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A record 1.15 million Indians applied for Schengen visas in 2025 — here's where they want to goIndian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-large...
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
Schengen visa: Indian working in French Embassy duped up to Rs 45 lakh per Schengen visa applicant; CBI gets first silver notice published by InterpolAn Indian employee at the French Embassy in New Delhi defrauded Schengen visa applicants by charging up to Rs 45 lakh per visa applicant. U...
French embassy visa fraud: CBI chargesheet filed against eight accused; Interpol silver notice issued to trace assets abroadThe CBI has filed charges against eight individuals, including a French Embassy official, for a visa fraud scheme operating from January 20...
France expands educational opportunities for Indian students; aims to welcome 30,000 students by 2030France is actively seeking to deepen its strategic partnership with India by aiming to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030, a significant i...
Indians are submitting hundreds of pages for a Schengen Visa — and it has nothing to do with new rulesIndian travelers are facing visa application challenges due to extensive bank statements filled with numerous UPI transactions. Despite no ...
Modi, Macron expect number of Indian students in France to rise up to 10,000 in 2025The number of Indian students in France is set to reach 10,000 this year, as announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris...
Non EU-visitors to pay higher entrance fee at Paris Louvre, world's most-visited museumFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced that non-EU visitors will face higher entrance fees at the Louvre to address overcrowding and fu...
This may be the perfect month for you to plan your holiday to FranceFrance is a traveler's dream with its delicious baguettes, stunning art, gourmet cuisine, and fine wine. August is often considered an idea...
‘Digitalisation of Schengen Visa application will be a game changer’Teodora Marinska, COO and Head of Public Affairs at the European Travel Commission, highlighted the benefits of digitizing the Schengen vis...
Republic Day gift: Emmanuel Macron announces measures to encourage more Indian students to study in FranceEmmanuel Macron further said that France will assist the non-French speaking students as they would be able to attend French universities t...
Indians in UAE to enjoy lower fares and faster Schengen visa processing timeIndian residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) planning trips to Europe can now benefit from more affordable airfares and faster proces...
France becomes first European country to issue digital Schengen visasAthletes and officials holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa won't need to apply for a separate French Schengen visa. Instead, they ...
France is ready to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030France is eager to welcome Indian students and is taking measures to make the visa process easier for them. President Emmanuel Macron has e...
France to offer 5-year Schengen visa for Indian alumni under new education programmeFrance on Tuesday said its goal to welcome 30,000 students from India by 2030 is aimed at fostering academic excellence, boosting cultural ...
Visa Fraud: Files of 64 people with high risk of migration 'disappear' from French EmbassyFormer embassy officials Shubham Shokeen and Aarti Mandal allegedly made Rs 32,00,000, charging Rs 50,000 per visa by clearing files of que...
Schengen visa application fee hike to Euro 80 from February 2A Schengen visa is needed for 26 European countries, including Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Switzerland & Spain. The increase...
Remember Schengen? Europe’s quintessential fairy-tale village with lush green vineyardsA visit to the sleepy town in Europe that is a metaphor for everything Brexit, walls and immigration bans are not.
1.2 lakh Indians issued French Visa this year: AmbassadorMore than 1.2 lakh Indians have been issued visas in the last 10 months which is way more than 97,000 total visas issued last year, France ...
VFS Global opens new visa application centre in BangaloreVFS Global on Wednesday opened its new Schengen Visa Application Centre that would process visa applications for 16 European countries.