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Travelling to Germany for work meetings? Here's the visa processGermany is a key European hub for international business, requiring a short-stay Schengen visa for non-visa-exempt nationals visiting for u...
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...
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...
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...
Costa Rica introduces new exemptions and validity rules for visasCosta Rica has updated its visa and entry rules for foreign travelers. New policies affect visa exemptions and document validity. Visitors ...
Europe trip to cost more for some as EU triples digital entry feeStarting in late 2026, visa-free travelers to Europe, including those from the US, UK, Canada, and Indian passport holders with long-term v...
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...
France mandates online visa appointment system for all travellersFrance has implemented a mandatory online system for booking all visa appointments, impacting international travelers seeking entry. This d...
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...
Italy makes biometric requirement mandatory for long-term visas; international students to be affected mostItaly will require biometric data collection for all long-term Schengen visa applicants from January 2025, necessitating in-person visits f...
Why was my Schengen visa rejected?European vacations are increasingly popular among Indians, but obtaining a Schengen visa remains challenging. Common reasons for rejection ...
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...
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...
EU to make it easier for migrants to work & live in EuropeThe European Union is simplifying the process for foreign workers to obtain work and residency permits to address labour shortages and prom...
Indians in UAE to enjoy lower fares and faster Schengen visa processing timeIndian residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) planning trips to Europe can now benefit from more affordable airfares and faster proces...
Iran scraps visa requirements for travellers from India, 32 other countriesThe decision is aimed at boosting tourism arrivals and attracting more visitors from countries around the world, said Iranian Minister of C...
Travelling abroad and have an international stopover? Check if you need a transit visaAmong the 26 Schengen countries, Indians are exempt from needing an airport transit visa for transit through airports in the Netherlands, F...
Need a visa to go to Europe? Get in (a very long) line.Travelers from certain countries, including Turkey, India, South Africa, and China, face expensive, time-consuming, and anxiety-inducing vi...
American passport holder travelling to Europe? Here are new requirements and approvals you require from 2024 under ETIASETIAS is a new travel authorization system for visa-exempt nationals visiting European countries in the Schengen Area. Travellers pay a €7 ...
1.2 lakh Indians issued French Visa this year: AmbassadorMore than 1.2 lakh Indians have been issued visas in the last 10 months which is way more than 97,000 total visas issued last year, France ...