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...
12 Dec, 2024, 05.53 PM IST
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...
28 Sep, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
Why was my Schengen visa rejected?European vacations are increasingly popular among Indians, but obtaining a Schengen visa remains challenging. Common reasons for rejection ...
27 Sep, 2024, 09.49 AM IST
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...
13 Aug, 2024, 02.37 PM IST
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...
01 Aug, 2024, 12.36 PM IST
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...
18 Jul, 2024, 09.58 AM IST
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...
03 Jul, 2024, 12.57 PM IST
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 ...
26 Jun, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
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 ...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.35 AM IST
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...
23 May, 2024, 06.01 PM IST
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...
23 May, 2024, 01.12 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
‘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...
09 May, 2024, 01.38 PM IST
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...
08 Jan, 2024, 05.51 PM IST
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...
03 Aug, 2023, 07.20 PM IST
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...
16 Jan, 2020, 09.34 AM IST
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.
11 Dec, 2015, 01.14 AM IST