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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...
This is the best time to visit PortugalPortugal offers year-round travel opportunities. Spring and winter present the best value and weather, avoiding peak tourist crowds. Budget...
Schengen visa to go fully digital: No more lengthy paperwork & traditional visa stickersThe EU is transitioning to a fully digital Schengen visa system by 2028, replacing stickers with encrypted barcodes. Applicants will comple...
Germany’s freelance visa is your ticket to Europe without a Schengen hassleGermany continues to provide Freelance Visa for independent professionals. This long-stay visa allows foreign nationals, including Indians,...
Europe clamps down on tourists: What Indian travellers must know before booking a ticketEurope is grappling with overtourism as record arrivals fuel protests and strain resources. Popular destinations face housing shortages, en...
Schengen visa refused? A simple guide to making an appealFaced a Schengen visa rejection? Indian travelers have the right to appeal. Understand the refusal reasons, typically involving incomplete ...
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...
Top 10 Schengen countries most likely to reject your visaIf you're planning to visit Europe in 2025, it’s important to check visa rejection trends before finalising your travel plans. New data fro...
Schengen Visa Guide: Step-by-step help to make your Europe holiday-planning easierHere’s a detailed breakdown of the Schengen Visa Guide for Indian Travelers, covering everything from application to approval strategies.
Apply for visas in advance: VFS Global tells travelers as demand spikesVisa application volumes from New Delhi grew by 10% YoY in 2023, reaching 82% of pre-pandemic levels. India recorded a 16% YoY increase. Po...
NRI Helpdesk: Are you eligible to become a naturalized US citizen?For our NRI readers, we have started an immigration helpdesk. Write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will addre...
NRI Helpdesk: Can R-1 visa holders travel to the US despite the travel ban?For our NRI readers, we have started an immigration helpdesk. Write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will addre...
France reopens select visa services for Indian students, researchers & teachersStarting 17th August, 7 VFS centres (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi) became operational to receive select ...
Ask the travel expert: Which international destination to pick for a traditional weddingTravel expert Rakshit Desai recommends a bit of exercise before travelling to keep jet lag away.
Ask the travel expert: Is it better to book an airline ticket in advance or wait for a last-minute deal?If you prefer to plan your holiday meticulously and till the very last detail, then booking in advance is recommended.
Ask the travel expert: Get answers to all our travel queries hereRakshit Desai, Managing Director for Flight Centre Travel Group’s Indian subsidiary, answers your questions.
Ask the expert: Flight Centre's Rakshit Desai is your one stop shop if you are planning to travel soonGet answers to all your travel queries from the expert.
Vacation to Philippines: Promises a tropical escapeAccording to the Philippines Tourism Marketing Office, India, an ideal trip to the country would last six nights.
- Dawood helping al-Qaida terrorists plot Germany attack
A group of al-Qaida terrorists trained in Pakistani camps and assisted by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim are planning to storm Germany's par...
- Delhi Police bust fake visa racket
Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have cracked a fake visa racket in the capital with the arrest of four persons who allegedly duped peop...