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...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Bulgarians head to polls to elect parliament for eighth time in 5 yearsBulgarians are voting for the eighth time in five years. They hope to elect a stable parliament to end political deadlock. Nationwide prote...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Two Balkan nations ring in the new year by joining the Schengen Zone, ending a 13-year waitRomania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Zone on January 1, 2025, after a 13-year wait, removing land border controls. Austria dropped its ...
01 Jan, 2025, 12.03 PM IST
Travellers on Schengen visas can add two more countries to their Europe itinerary from 2025Romania and Bulgaria are poised to gain full Schengen Area membership by early 2025, following Austria's decision to lift its opposition. T...
23 Nov, 2024, 11.19 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
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
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
Europe travel: EU agrees on stricter rules for visiting Schengen areaThe ambassadors of European Union member states have introduced stricter rules for visiting Europe, allowing the EU to halt visa-free trave...
14 Mar, 2024, 10.52 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
All travelers, regardless of origin or destination, can apply for a digital Schengen visaThe updated regulations outline the transformation of Schengen visas into a digital format, featuring a 2D barcode cryptographically signed...
11 Dec, 2023, 01.02 PM IST
Why international students love Germany, and one reason they don'tGermany has over 400,000 international students across its higher education institutions, specifically a total of 440,564 international stu...
08 May, 2023, 03.40 PM IST
These 3 EU countries have a history of rejecting the most number of Schengen visasThese three Schengen Area Member States were responsible for rejecting 66.5% of the total number of short-term visas rejected in 2021, acco...
17 Feb, 2023, 01.43 PM IST
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...
09 Dec, 2022, 10.50 AM 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
Head for Switzerland on a Schengen visaIf you’re planning a trip to Switzerland during your Europe tour, you’re now spared the bother of getting a Swiss visa. The Schengen will g...
20 Dec, 2008, 10.40 AM IST
- Head for Switzerland on a Schengen visa
If you’re planning a trip to Switzerland, you’re now spared the bother of getting a Swiss visa.
20 Dec, 2008, 09.11 AM IST