A record 1.15 million Indians applied for Schengen visas in 2025 — here's where they want to goIndian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-large...
30 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
One in six Indian Schengen visa applications were rejected in 2025 — these countries denied the mostIn 2025, over 181,000 Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, resulting in a 15.8% non-issuance rate. While India was a major ...
30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Lenskart, Ola’s Q4 scorecards; Visa maze for laid-off techiesLenskart has posted a sharp jump in its March-quarter revenue even as profit dipped marginally. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
20 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Sacked H-1B staff asked to do more B-2 paperworkTech giants such as Amazon, Oracle, and Meta have laid off thousands of employees in the past few months, and a large number of the affecte...
20 May, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
18 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Indian students face longer New Zealand visa delays as scrutiny risesIndian students applying for New Zealand visas are experiencing significant processing delays, with applications now taking an average of 3...
14 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Schengen visa slots see limited availability ahead of Europe’s busy summer travel seasonTravellers planning summer trips to Europe’s Schengen Area may face delays in securing visa appointments as demand rises between May and Au...
08 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
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...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Student visas down 40%, H-1B slips as US cuts legal immigration faster than border crossingsLegal immigration to the US has declined more sharply than illegal border crossings, according to a study by the Cato Institute. Student vi...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
From 20+ rejections to Google: Bengaluru techie proves 'luck' is just struggle that no one sees as he finally lands the 'dream' jobBengaluru-based software engineer has gone viral for sharing the grueling reality behind his success. Despite graduating from a "tier-3" co...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Canada eases visa waits for Indians; work permits edge up slightlyCanada's immigration department has reported faster processing times for temporary residence applications as of April 15. Indian applicants...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
How merit-based scholarships are reshaping MBA destination choices for Indian applicants in 2026Indian students are increasingly financially disciplined in their pursuit of overseas education, with a strategic shift towards evaluating ...
02 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
BLS International plans to have a capex outlay of Rs 2500 cr for expansion in new markets, acquisitionsBLS International plans to invest ₹2,500 crore over the next three to four years to expand into new markets, pursue acquisitions and upgrad...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Visa demand crosses pre-pandemic levels as India’s global travel picks up, shows BLS International dataVisa application volumes have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, signaling a strong rebound in global travel demand, as stated by BLS Internati...
12 Mar, 2025, 04.43 PM IST
Visa application volume from Mumbai sees 30% YoY growth in 2023, recovers to 90% of pre-pandemic levelIn 2023, visa application volumes from Mumbai saw a 30% year-on-year growth, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels, according to a report by ...
13 Mar, 2024, 05.26 PM IST
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...
16 Feb, 2024, 01.33 PM IST
Visa applications from Delhi reach 80% of pre-pandemic levels"We witnessed unprecedented demand from India in 2022 which led to an extended peak outbound travel season with steady volumes witnessed un...
23 Mar, 2023, 05.57 PM IST