How travellers can check the number of days they are allowed to stay in Europe using the new EES online toolA new EU online tool allows non-EU nationals to check their remaining authorised stay in EES countries. Travellers can calculate eligible d...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Want to study in Germany? Here’s how the student visa process worksInternational students planning to study in Germany require a national D visa, valid for two years with extension possibilities. Applicants...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Bharatiya boorish brats over the worldThe growing trend of disruptive antics by Indian tourists overseas has sparked concerns. Flash mobs at airports and careless littering in b...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
A record 1.15 million Indians applied for Schengen visas in 2025 — here's where they want to goIndian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-large...
30 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
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 ...
30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
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...
19 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Schengen visa slots see limited availability ahead of Europe’s busy summer travel seasonTravellers planning summer trips to Europe’s Schengen Area may face delays in securing visa appointments as demand rises between May and Au...
08 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
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
International travel insurance: How to choose right cover with adequate medical protection, add-ons and claims supportMedical coverage, duration and geography, add-ons, and claims experience are some aspects one must keep in mind before selecting the intern...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
HNIs eye Greece residency as alternative to Dubai optionAffluent Indians are increasingly eyeing Greece as a destination for permanent residency. The motivations behind this trend include evolvin...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Europe’s travel rules to change from April 10: What it means for visitorsEurope's border control is undergoing a significant digital transformation with the full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on April 10...
08 Apr, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
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...
12 Dec, 2024, 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
‘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
Here’s what you need to know about the Schengen VisaThe Schengen area consists of 26 European countries. If you plan to travel to one or more of these countries, you need a Schengen Visa. Fin...
16 Sep, 2022, 12.07 PM IST
Wait for visas is getting even longer, say companiesA spokesperson of visa processing firm VFS Global said the company is experiencing "high volumes" of visa applications coupled with "limite...
07 Jun, 2022, 10.46 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