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One in six Indian Schengen visa applications were rejected in 2025 — these countries denied the mostIn 2025, over 181,000 Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, resulting in a 15.8% non-issuance rate. While India was a major ...- Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreignersThailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving...
- 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...
- Switzerland, France lead as top Schengen visa issuers for Indians; Germany closes behindWith summer travel approaching, Indian travellers are advised to plan their Schengen visa applications strategically due to high demand. Sw...
- Indians lost Rs 136 crore in failed Schengen visas, with over 1.65 lakh applications rejected in 2024In 2024, Indian Schengen visa applicants faced significant hurdles, with over 1.65 lakh rejections leading to ₹136 crore in non-refundable ...
- Schengen Visa Guide: Step-by-step help to make your Europe holiday-planning easierHere’s a detailed breakdown of the Schengen Visa Guide for Indian Travelers, covering everything from application to approval strategies.
- What is the best time to apply for a Schengen visa?To apply for a Schengen Visa, it is recommended to start the process 3 to 4 weeks before your trip, or earlier for high-demand countries li...
- 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...
- Why applying for a Schengen visa is 'humiliating' for IndiansGetting a US tourist visa is generally simpler than obtaining a Schengen visa for Europe. The US process involves less paperwork, thanks to...
- Why you may need a Schengen Visa on your next trip to the US or CanadaTraveling to the US or Canada with layovers in Schengen countries may require a transit Schengen visa. This visa allows passage through air...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- EU to make it easier for migrants to work & live in EuropeThe European Union is simplifying the process for foreign workers to obtain work and residency permits to address labour shortages and prom...
- 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 ...
- Good news for travellers to Europe! The Schengen visa is going digitalThe change is expected to come into effect following technical work on the visa platform, which is anticipated to take several months, and ...
- Stay away from visa scammers, warns VFSVFS Global, the global visa processor, cautioned Schengen visa applicants that they do not have any say in the decision and timeline relati...
- Starting January 1, you can visit Croatia on a Schengen visaThe world's largest free travel zone, the Schengen area comprises 26 countries — 22 EU states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switz...
- Schengen Visa processing to happen within a fortnight: Greece Embassy in DelhiA trip to picturesque Santorini will no longer be plagued by visa delays. The Greece embassy says it has resolved the issue causing visa pr...
- 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...
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