The fingerprinting process, already a requirement for short-term visas, is now extended to cover long-term visas
Bulgaria and Romania are one step away from full membership in the Schengen Area, the European Union's borderless travel zone
So far this year, around 175,000 Indian tourists have visited Germany between January and July, contributing to 5,23,076 overnight stays
Indian citizens generally need a Schengen transit visa if their flight has a layover in a Schengen country
Recent media reports claimed that Greece has waived Schengen visa requirements for visitors from 188 countries
When a visa application is rejected, the fee paid is non-refundable, leading to considerable losses for applicants
Schengen states rejected a total of 1.6 million euros visa applications in 2023, out of which a staggering 151,752 Indian nationals were denied
Starting today (June 11, 2024), applicants will face higher fees for this essential travel document
Starting June 11, 2024, applicants will face higher fees for this essential travel document
The KAZA univisa is like to Europe's Schengen Visa, which allows entry into multiple European countries
If you are planning a trip to Europe from India, the UK or any other non-EU country, it's essential to understand these new guidelines
The European Commission announced an increase in Schengen visa fees beginning June 11, 2024
If you purchase travel insurance that covers trip and/or flight cancellations, you are eligible for a refund on flight cancellations
While France is the most sought-after destination amongst all Schengen countries, the wait time for its visa and the rejection rate for Indians are high
Over 100,000 Indians faced Schengen visa rejections in 2022, translating to a loss of Rs 87 crore due to non-refundable trip expenses
Travellers have shown a remarkable interest in selecting appropriate add-ons for their travel insurance. Riders covering baggage or belongings loss, trip cancellation, adventure sports coverage
With relaxation of Schengen visa rules, frequent Indian travellers will now be able to apply for five-year multiple entry visas, which puts them at par with "visa-free nationals"
Frequent Indian travellers to Europe will now be able to apply for multiple entry Schengen visa of up to five years, with the European Commission effecting certain changes in existing rules. European Union's ambassador to India Herve Delphin described the new visa regime as another step towards enhancing people-to-people contact between the two sides. "On April 18, the European Commission adopted specific rules on the issuing of multiple entry visas to Indian nationals, which are more favourable than the standard rules of the visa code that applied to date," an EU readout said. It said this new visa 'cascade' regime for Indian nationals residing in India who apply for Schengen (short-stay) visas in India will provide easier access to visas with multi-year validity for travellers with an established travel history. "According to the newly adopted visa 'cascade' regime for India, Indian nationals can now be issued long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years after having
Thai Prime Minister is in discussion with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam for a Schengen-style visa programme