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
Spain plans to pull the plug on Golden Visa programSpanish authorities are now considering the complete abolition of the Golden Visa Program, rather than just removing the real estate invest...
01 Aug, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
Tourists' favourite French island draws the line on overcrowdingTo address overcrowding, Île-de-Brehat, a popular French island off Brittany, has imposed new visitor limits, capping daily numbers at 4,70...
01 Aug, 2024, 12.36 PM IST
Another tourist hotspot in Europe says ‘no thanks’ to visitorsOne of Greece's beloved tourist destinations, Santorini, is now turning away visitors due to the problems caused by mass tourism. The islan...
31 Jul, 2024, 02.10 PM IST
Germany issued 80,000 work visas till June 2024 amid workforce shortagesBetween January and June this year, Germany issued 80,000 employment visas, with 40,000 granted to skilled workers, reflecting a 3,000 incr...
31 Jul, 2024, 11.30 AM IST
Germany eyes Indian talent pool to fill critical labour gapsGermany is planning to hire more Indian workers to address its labor shortages, according to Schengen News. Labor Minister Hubertus Heil an...
18 Jul, 2024, 09.58 AM IST
Barcelona trip on mind? Be prepared to pay higher tourism taxBarcelona plans to increase its tourist tax to €4 per night from the current €3.25 starting October 2024, aiming to generate €20 million mo...
03 Jul, 2024, 12.57 PM IST
This European nation now allows international students to work part-time for 90 hours per monthInternational students in Denmark can now work part-time for 90 hours per month. The Danish Immigration Service also allows them to work fu...
02 Jul, 2024, 03.44 PM IST
Obtaining a German citizenship becomes easier: All about the new changesGermany's new citizenship law, effective June 27, allows foreigners in Germany to obtain citizenship faster without giving up their origina...
27 Jun, 2024, 05.50 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
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
Swiftly Soaring: Taylor Swift's Eras tour sparks surge in European air travel for upcoming summer seasonTaylor Swift's Eras tour is significantly impacting travel and the economy, causing a 25% increase in demand for flights to European destin...
23 May, 2024, 06.01 PM IST
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...
23 May, 2024, 01.12 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