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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 gets expensive for Indians as VFS hikes service chargesVFS Global has hiked its Schengen visa service charges for Indian applicants — the first increase since 2023 — making European trips pricie...
- Europe’s Schengen border security system vulnerable to hacks. Audit warns of catastrophic beach riskA confidential audit of the EU’s Schengen Information System II (SIS II) revealed thousands of severe cybersecurity flaws, including excess...
- EU says Romania and Bulgaria can join Schengen zone starting from Jan 2025The European Union has approved Romania and Bulgaria's full entry into the Schengen Zone via land borders starting January 1, 2025. Hungary...
- Swedish embassy in their infinite wisdom...: Even Emmy-nominated Vir Das struggles with Schengen visaStand-up comedian and actor Vir Das, who is set to host the 2024 International Emmy Awards, has postponed his Dublin show due to Schengen v...
- Why was my Schengen visa rejected?European vacations are increasingly popular among Indians, but obtaining a Schengen visa remains challenging. Common reasons for rejection ...
- My Schengen visa was rejected. What now?European vacations are becoming increasingly popular among Indians, with Schengen visa applications from India rising by 43% in 2023 compar...
- Tourists' favourite French island draws the line on overcrowdingTo address overcrowding, Île-de-Brehat, a popular French island off Brittany, has imposed new visitor limits, capping daily numbers at 4,70...
- Germany eyes Indian talent pool to fill critical labour gapsGermany is planning to hire more Indian workers to address its labor shortages, according to Schengen News. Labor Minister Hubertus Heil an...
- Barcelona trip on mind? Be prepared to pay higher tourism taxBarcelona plans to increase its tourist tax to €4 per night from the current €3.25 starting October 2024, aiming to generate €20 million mo...
- Indians spent over €12 million in rejected Schengen visa applications last yearIn 2023, Indians faced high rejection rates for Schengen visas, resulting in a loss of €12.1 million. Schengen states rejected 1.6 million ...
- Germany: The top choice for obtaining multiple-entry Schengen Visa this yearThe report suggests that Germany is the best option for obtaining a multiple-entry visa to enter Schengen Area countries, as it has a high ...
- Swiftly Soaring: Taylor Swift's Eras tour sparks surge in European air travel for upcoming summer seasonTaylor Swift's Eras tour is significantly impacting travel and the economy, causing a 25% increase in demand for flights to European destin...
- Venice made $1 mn from the implementation of €5 Tourist Tax in AprilVenice has responded to concerns about over-tourism by introducing a ticketing system for day visitors since last month. Reports indicate t...
- 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 ...
- ‘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...
- 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...
- Schengen visa appointments not suspended for Indian tour groups, Swiss embassy clarifiesEarlier, several publications ran the news that Switzerland has stopped accepting Schengen visa applications for Indian tour groups until O...
- 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...
- Burqa should not be worn in Germany, says Angela Merkel's partyBut to satisfy the critics, they adopted tough language on a range of immigration-related subjects, from security to integration.
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