Heading to Europe? Here are 2025’s safest cities for touristsThe Hague, Munich, and Trondheim top Numbeo's Quality of Life Index 2025 as Europe's safest cities, considering crime levels and trends. Th...
14 Aug, 2025, 12.27 PM IST
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...
26 May, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
Summer travel to Europe: Schengen visa applications from India see sharp riseSchengen visa applications from India have surged by 29% as Indian travelers plan summer holidays, with Southern European countries being t...
06 May, 2025, 04.45 PM IST
Heading to Europe? This is how long you have to wait for your Schengen visa appointmentAs summer approaches, the race for Schengen visas intensifies, with appointment slots filling up quickly. Getting an appointment can be tou...
22 Apr, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
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...
12 Nov, 2024, 03.19 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
Indian entrepreneur shares plight of Schengen Visa delays, says even Rs 4 lakh and months of waiting aren't enoughAn Indian investor based in London, Aashima Arora, missed an international flight despite spending over Rs 4 lakh and waiting months for a ...
27 May, 2024, 12.29 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
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
Germany relaxes Schengen visa appointment rules for IndiansA Schengen visa application form may be submitted three months prior to the intended travel date. It permits holders to travel to any membe...
25 Nov, 2022, 11.43 AM IST
Are you planning a trip to Spain? Over other 1.8 million Indians are, tooFrance is the most-visited Schengen country, attracting 81,411,000 foreign visitors each year, followed by Spain.
17 Aug, 2017, 09.00 PM IST
Ask the expert: Flight Centre's Rakshit Desai is your one stop shop if you are planning to travel soonGet answers to all your travel queries from the expert.
30 Mar, 2017, 05.15 AM IST
Remember Schengen? Europe’s quintessential fairy-tale village with lush green vineyardsA visit to the sleepy town in Europe that is a metaphor for everything Brexit, walls and immigration bans are not.
05 Feb, 2017, 12.01 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
- Cox & Kings Global Services launches Schengen visa centres for Norway in India
Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS), today launched its Schengen visa and residence permit application centres for Norway in India.
27 Jul, 2012, 09.39 PM IST
Netherlands sets up visa centre in ChennaiThe joint-visa application centre, in association with VFS Global, has been set up to accept applications for getting Schengen visas, a rel...
30 Apr, 2012, 10.47 PM IST
VFS Global opens new visa application centre in BangaloreVFS Global on Wednesday opened its new Schengen Visa Application Centre that would process visa applications for 16 European countries.
19 Apr, 2012, 03.25 PM IST