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
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
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...
12 Jan, 2025, 11.32 AM IST
Long queues at border control as German airports hit by IT outageGerman airports experienced a widespread IT disruption on Friday, impacting police systems at border control and causing delays at immigrat...
03 Jan, 2025, 09.49 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
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
VFS Global India renews visa contract for SwedenVFS Global has been awarded the global tender by the Swedish Ministry of Justice to provide visa services in 37 countries. Under the agreem...
14 Sep, 2023, 04.10 PM IST
Portugal is modernising its visa application platform to increase appointmentsPortugal is updating its online visa application process to address limited applications and long waiting periods. The changes aim to make ...
30 Jun, 2023, 03.29 PM IST
European summer in mind? These countries are offering a quick visa nowCountries like Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic and Budapest have appointments as early as March and April but the processing time range fro...
16 Mar, 2023, 12.56 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Kyiv urges Indians to leave, shares five available options for crossing the borderMinistry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi shared the available options for border crossing for Indian nationals based on the...
25 Oct, 2022, 09.36 AM IST
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.
03 Oct, 2017, 04.06 PM IST
Jump, trek, hike and surf to seek thrilling holidaysMake this summer vacation a memorable one, as your family and you jump, trek, hike and surf through the beautiful landscapes, mountains and...
03 Apr, 2014, 04.00 AM 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