Indians lost Rs 136 crore in failed Schengen visas, with over 1.65 lakh applications rejected in 2024In 2024, Indian Schengen visa applicants faced significant hurdles, with over 1.65 lakh rejections leading to ₹136 crore in non-refundable ...
23 May, 2025, 12.43 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
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
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
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 applying for a Schengen visa is 'humiliating' for IndiansGetting a US tourist visa is generally simpler than obtaining a Schengen visa for Europe. The US process involves less paperwork, thanks to...
12 Nov, 2024, 03.19 PM IST
Swedish embassy in their infinite wisdom...: Even Emmy-nominated Vir Das struggles with Schengen visaStand-up comedian and actor Vir Das, who is set to host the 2024 International Emmy Awards, has postponed his Dublin show due to Schengen v...
28 Sep, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
Why was my Schengen visa rejected?European vacations are increasingly popular among Indians, but obtaining a Schengen visa remains challenging. Common reasons for rejection ...
27 Sep, 2024, 09.49 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 spent over €12 million in rejected Schengen visa applications last yearIn 2023, Indians faced high rejection rates for Schengen visas, resulting in a loss of €12.1 million. Schengen states rejected 1.6 million ...
26 Jun, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
Is travel insurance mandatory for Schengen Visa applications?Understanding visa requirements is crucial when planning a trip to Europe. To visit any of the 27 countries in the Schengen Area, a Schenge...
11 Jun, 2024, 10.44 AM IST
Switzerland rejected nearly 14,000 Indian visa applications in 2022Switzerland rejected 13.2% of visa applications filed by Indian nationals in 2022, with 106,025 applications filed by Indians receiving a p...
05 Aug, 2023, 02.20 PM IST
Europe rejected more than 1 lakh Indian visa requests last year: ReportsOver 6 lakh Schengen visa applications in 2022, taking the total amount of expenses for India’s Schengen visa application fees to more than...
11 Jul, 2023, 01.24 PM IST
Planning a European holiday? Know what is visa shopping, and why it's a bad ideaWith limited supply of appointments, tourists applying for Schengen visas are tempted to apply for countries wherever appointments are avai...
06 Jun, 2023, 11.56 AM 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