Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
What is the best time to visit Switzerland? Roger Federer answersA holiday in Switzerland offers snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, charming villages, and luxury resorts. Tennis legend Roger Federer r...
12 Sep, 2025, 01.50 PM 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
Schengen visa gets expensive for Indians as VFS hikes service chargesVFS Global has hiked its Schengen visa service charges for Indian applicants — the first increase since 2023 — making European trips pricie...
22 Aug, 2025, 06.36 PM IST
Switzerland, France lead as top Schengen visa issuers for Indians; Germany closes behindWith summer travel approaching, Indian travellers are advised to plan their Schengen visa applications strategically due to high demand. Sw...
26 May, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
India's $100 bn trade pact with EFTA has a lot for Indians wanting to work in EuropeIndia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members— Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—signed a groundbreaking $100 ...
11 Mar, 2024, 04.09 PM 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
Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups not stopped, clarifies Swiss embassy in New DelhiThe Swiss Embassy in India has denied reports claiming the suspension of Schengen visa applications for Indian tour groups. The embassy has...
04 Aug, 2023, 10.23 AM IST
Schengen visa appointments not suspended for Indian tour groups, Swiss embassy clarifiesEarlier, several publications ran the news that Switzerland has stopped accepting Schengen visa applications for Indian tour groups until O...
03 Aug, 2023, 07.20 PM IST
There's no stopping travel-hungry IndiansBLS International, which processes visas for Spain, saw India applicants surpassing pre-Covid numbers in June and July, said Shikhar Aggarw...
09 Sep, 2022, 10.14 AM IST
Greece clearing Schengen visa backlog on fast trackBesides tourists, others planning visits to certain EU countries such as Germany, Italy and Denmark including parents of students studying ...
24 Jun, 2022, 12.12 PM IST
India seeks enhanced Swiss cooperation to tackle black money menaceRajnath Singh said India and Switzerland have made significant contributions to strengthen peace and prosperity based on their shared visio...
06 Oct, 2016, 04.24 PM IST
Switzerland to centralise visa processing facilities in India: EnvoyAs part of consolidating the services offered under one roof, Switzerland has planned to centralise the visa processing facilities in India...
04 Feb, 2015, 09.28 PM IST
Swiss visa centres in ten more citiesApplying for visa for Switzerland will become easier as Swiss visa application centres (VAC) will soon be opened in 10 more cities.
01 Mar, 2012, 11.36 PM IST
Swiss consulate in Bangalore to issue visas by mid-2012Switzerland's second consulate in India is expected to commence issue of visas by mid-2012, according to a Switzerland Tourism official.
20 Jan, 2012, 11.10 PM IST