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How travellers can check the number of days they are allowed to stay in Europe using the new EES online toolA new EU online tool allows non-EU nationals to check their remaining authorised stay in EES countries. Travellers can calculate eligible d...
One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travelThe EU plans to force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules un...
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
HNIs eye Greece residency as alternative to Dubai optionAffluent Indians are increasingly eyeing Greece as a destination for permanent residency. The motivations behind this trend include evolvin...
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...
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...
Schengen visa issued? Check these details to avoid issuesBefore traveling with a Schengen visa, meticulously verify all details against your passport. Errors in name, passport number, validity dat...
Switzerland updates Schengen visa rules for Indians. What’s changed in the latest rejig?Travellers to Switzerland must now strictly follow the updated Schengen visa rules. VFS Global has clarified that only documents listed in ...
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...
Europe’s Schengen border security system vulnerable to hacks. Audit warns of catastrophic beach riskA confidential audit of the EU’s Schengen Information System II (SIS II) revealed thousands of severe cybersecurity flaws, including excess...
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...
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...
Airline directed to pay Rs 1.67 lakh to student barred from Canada-bound flight due to Schengen visa confusionA consumer commission has ruled that an airline must pay Rs 1 lakh in compensation and refund Rs 67,000 to a student who was denied boardin...
Why you may need a Schengen Visa on your next trip to the US or CanadaTraveling to the US or Canada with layovers in Schengen countries may require a transit Schengen visa. This visa allows passage through air...
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 ...
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...
Schengen visa rule to give more Indians a reason to plan European summersAccording to the newly adopted visa "cascade" regime for India, Indian nationals can now be issued long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas va...
Indians can now apply for a multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validityThe European Commission's new visa 'cascade' regime simplifies Schengen visa access for Indian nationals, enabling long-term multi-entry vi...
2D barcode to replace Schengen visa passport sticker: Here's what will changeThe EU is planning to introduce a digital visa that could replace traditional visa stickers with a digital, 2D barcode. The measure is aime...
Voluminous paperwork for a Schengen visa astounds Twitter usersTwitter user Saptarshi Prakash, whose bio identifies him as director of design at Swiggy, recently shared a picture of the paperwork he nee...