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French Embassy Visa Scam: CBI charges law officer, 7 othersThe CBI has filed a chargesheet against eight individuals, including a law officer in the Visa Department of the French Embassy in New Delh...
Visa demand surges; here are the top international destinations Indians are visitingOutbound travel from India in 2024 shows a significant rise, with visa applications increasing by 11% year-on-year and surpassing 2019 leve...
Can I extend my Schengen visa?Schengen visa extensions are allowed under EU regulations for valid reasons, including late entry, medical treatment, family or personal em...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Planning your next international holiday? VFS Global addresses your biggest visa worriesWhen planning travels, consider visa timeline. Most countries accept applications 90 days before travel. Revised Schengen Visa Code allows ...
Apply for visas in advance: VFS Global tells travelers as demand spikesVisa application volumes from New Delhi grew by 10% YoY in 2023, reaching 82% of pre-pandemic levels. India recorded a 16% YoY increase. Po...
Planning a summer abroad? Here's how to avoid a harrowing visa wait"Traditionally the peak outbound travel season in India is from April to July as schools are shut for summer holidays. However, over the pa...
Visa applications from Delhi reach 80% of pre-pandemic levels"We witnessed unprecedented demand from India in 2022 which led to an extended peak outbound travel season with steady volumes witnessed un...
Indian travellers are caught in a summer of chaos, with visa delays and grounded flights"There has been a massive spike in visa demand. We’re experiencing unprecedented volumes — between 20,000 to 23,000 visa applications daily...
Processing over 20,000 applications daily: VFS Global COO on the current visa backlogA sharp revival in post-Omicron demand for international travel has led to massive delays in visa processing — right from seeking appointme...
VFS Global resumes UAE tourist visa services for Indian travellersTravellers will be required to present a valid negative Covid-19 test certificate issued within 48 hours from the time of collecting the sa...
From February 2, get Schengen visa 6 months in advanceFebruary 2 onwards, one will be able to apply for a Schengen visa for a trip to Europe up to six months in advance of the proposed travel d...
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...
Applying for a Schengen visa? You don't need an agent, just keep these points in mindThe various types of visas, required documents and process, we've got it all covered.