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EU unveils first Visa Strategy to ease travel and draw global talentThe European Commission has launched a new Visa Strategy. This plan aims to strengthen security within the Schengen area. It also seeks to ...07 Feb, 2026, 11.29 AM IST- EU’s Entry/Exit System starts October 12 - What it means for travellersThe European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) will commence on October 12, 2025, recording biometric and travel data for non-EU nationals en...31 Jul, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
- Schengen limits tighten as Belgium introduces border checks to curb migrationBelgium is set to implement border checks this summer, targeting key entry points to combat illegal migration and deter asylum seekers reje...21 Jun, 2025, 11.17 AM IST
- 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...12 Jun, 2025, 10.44 AM IST
- 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 ...23 May, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
- European holiday planned for 2025? 10 Schengen countries have brought back internal border checksIn 2025, several Schengen nations, including Germany and France, have reinstated internal border controls due to irregular migration, terro...23 Apr, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
- How to get a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa?A five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa allows travel to 29 countries within the region, with a 90-day stay limit in 180 days. To increase...13 Mar, 2025, 05.19 PM IST
- Schengen visa: What is the cascading visa regime being talked about in the India-EU FTA?Indian nationals will soon benefit from a simplified and extended Schengen visa process, allowing for multi-entry visas valid up to five ye...28 Feb, 2025, 05.53 PM IST
- 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...08 Sep, 2024, 01.40 PM 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
- Schengen visa rule to give more Indians a reason to plan European summersAccording to the newly adopted visa "cascade" regime for India, Indian nationals can now be issued long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas va...25 Apr, 2024, 10.38 AM IST
- Bulgaria, Romania take first steps into Europe's visa-free Schengen zoneWith Bulgaria and Romania's inclusion, the Schengen area now has 29 members, including several European Union states along with Switzerland...31 Mar, 2024, 07.07 AM IST
- Bulgaria and Romania set to issue Schengen Visas starting April 1, expanding travel opportunities in EuropeBulgaria and Romania are set to issue short-term Schengen visas starting April 1, facilitating entry for foreign nationals into the Schenge...11 Jan, 2024, 10.40 PM IST
- Schengen visa holders can soon add two more countries to their Europe itineraryBulgaria and Romania, EU members since 2007, have encountered opposition from some member states due to concerns about their efforts to com...31 Dec, 2023, 11.33 AM IST
- These countries have issued the most number of Schengen visas everAccording to a report by SchengenVisaInfo, except for the inaugural year in 2009 when Germany momentarily led in visa issuance, France has ...15 Dec, 2023, 06.45 PM IST
- Europe's Schengen visas are all set to go digitalThe change not only improves convenience but also enhances security within the Schengen area by reducing the risk of visa sticker falsifica...14 Jun, 2023, 11.28 AM IST
- 2D barcode to replace Schengen visa passport sticker: Here's what will changeThe EU is planning to introduce a digital visa that could replace traditional visa stickers with a digital, 2D barcode. The measure is aime...05 Apr, 2023, 10.59 AM IST
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