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
Schengen visa fees breakup explained. Some countries cost more and others lessFor Indian travellers, a Schengen visa grants access to 29 European countries for up to 90 days, costing ₹9,100 for adults and ₹4,600 for c...
25 Aug, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
Germany to abolish visa remonstration process worldwide starting July 1Germany ends the visa remonstration process globally from July 1. This move aims to speed up visa processing. A pilot project showed it fre...
15 May, 2025, 11.22 AM IST
What is the best time to apply for a Schengen visa?To apply for a Schengen Visa, it is recommended to start the process 3 to 4 weeks before your trip, or earlier for high-demand countries li...
08 Jan, 2025, 04.28 PM IST
Germany: The top choice for obtaining multiple-entry Schengen Visa this yearThe report suggests that Germany is the best option for obtaining a multiple-entry visa to enter Schengen Area countries, as it has a high ...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.35 AM 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
Europe trips growing popular among Indians: Schengen visa applications surge by nearly 40%The European Commission's recent report indicates a growing preference for European vacations among Indian travelers, with a notable 43% in...
15 May, 2024, 11.15 PM IST
These countries have issued the most number of Schengen visas everAccording to a report by SchengenVisaInfo, except for the inaugural year in 2009 when Germany momentarily led in visa issuance, France has ...
15 Dec, 2023, 06.45 PM IST
German Schengen visa processing time reduces to eight weeksThe processing time for Schengen visas to Germany has been reduced to eight weeks, according to Georg Enzweiler, Deputy Head of Mission at ...
09 Aug, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
Need multiple-entry visa to Europe? This Schengen country is your best optionGermany has reportedly issued the highest proportion of multiple-entry Schengen visas among all the Schengen countries, revealed the 2022 S...
02 Jun, 2023, 12.31 PM IST
Schengen visa rejection rates for Indians among the highest in the worldEstonia, Malta and Slovenia rejected the most number of Schengen visa applications from India, while Germany, Italy and Hungary accepted th...
15 May, 2023, 05.05 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
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
German national, tourist visas get cheaper for IndiansThe national visa allows a holder to enter Germany for a specific purpose, in most cases to work or study, and is issued for more than 90 d...
01 Oct, 2022, 11.24 AM IST
Schengen Visa processing to happen within a fortnight: Greece Embassy in DelhiA trip to picturesque Santorini will no longer be plagued by visa delays. The Greece embassy says it has resolved the issue causing visa pr...
05 Jul, 2022, 11.24 AM IST
Germany issued 60,000 visas for skilled workers in 2021The number was 30,000 in 2020 when the German Skilled Workers Immigration Act was rolled out in March.
07 Mar, 2022, 11.11 AM IST