Schengen Visa

Heading to Europe? Avoid 3 costly mistakes with Schengen travel insurance

Schengen travel insurance is a mandatory policy for anyone applying for a Schengen visa - which covers 29 European countries that allow border-free movement.

Schengen visa rejection: Why an Indian couple's Norway trip is now in limbo

Indian man's Norway trip plan hit a roadblock after his Schengen visa was denied over doubts he would return home despite full paperwork and family invitation

Planning a Europe trip? New Schengen biometric entry rule now in effect

Europe New travel rules 2025: From October 12, non-EU travellers to Europe must register biometrics under the new Entry/Exit System replacing passport stamps by April 2026

Europe to start biometric checks for non-EU travellers from Oct 12: Details

The EU's new entry/exit system requires non-EU travellers to register fingerprints, facial scans, and personal details on first entry to the Schengen area, excluding Ireland and Cyprus

Schengen visa in 4 days! How this Indian couple got lucky with Austria trip

An Indian couple got their Austria Schengen visa approved in just 4 days. Here's what they submitted-and why others are still struggling

Switzerland Schengen visa: New doc rules for Indian applicants from August

Indian tourists heading to Switzerland must follow the updated Schengen visa checklist-no additional documents will be considered

Schengen visa in 4 days? Indian couple gets 5-year multi-entry via cascade

Indian travellers with a clean Schengen visa history may now qualify for 2- or 5-year multi-entry visas under the EU's new "cascade" system

Schengen-style GCC visa: Get set to visit UAE, Saudi, Oman with one permit

Soon, travel to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait with one visa as GCC approves a Schengen-style unified tourist visa awaiting rollout

Visa for Rs 45 lakh: CBI busts French Embassy racket preying on Punjabis

A network of visa agents, mostly based in Punjab received money ranging from Rs.13 Lakh to Rs.45 Lakh from each visa applicant

Europe vacay? Malta, Belgium among top 10 rejectors for Schengen visa

With Schengen visa rejections on the rise, know the latest trends and which countries offer the best chances for approval.

Need a Schengen visa? A guide to the travel insurance you must have

Travellers should remember that travel insurance is more than just a formality-it's a smart, practical safeguard that provides financial protection

1 in 6 Indian Schengen visa requests rejected in 2024; 936,748 approved

Across the world, 11.7 million uniform Schengen visa applications were filed in 2024

Schengen, work visas for Europe still tough for Indians: Experts weigh in

Recently, an Indian entrepreneur shared an image of his nearly 400-page visa application, triggering fresh debate

Schengen rush: 19% rise in Indian trips, 62% pick $250,000+ insurance cover

Germany, France, and Switzerland continue to rank among the top five destinations

Don't risk Schengen visa rejection: 4 insurance covers you need to travel

To ensure your visa application is as smooth as your gondola ride, make sure your insurance policy contains these essential coverages, safeguarding your journey from start to finish.

Schengen, US, Egypt or UAE: Top summer 2025 travel picks for Indians

Atlys has reported a 68% rise in visa applications compared to the same period last year, pointing to a busy travel season ahead

Italy's biometric rule to increase Schengen visa travel costs for Indians

The fingerprinting process, already a requirement for short-term visas, is now extended to cover long-term visas

Schengen visa: Travel to Bulgaria and Romania could get easier by 2025

Bulgaria and Romania are one step away from full membership in the Schengen Area, the European Union's borderless travel zone

Germany over Spain! Higher Schengen visa approval rate draws more Indians

So far this year, around 175,000 Indian tourists have visited Germany between January and July, contributing to 5,23,076 overnight stays

Schengen transit visa a must for connecting flights via Europe: Here's why

Indian citizens generally need a Schengen transit visa if their flight has a layover in a Schengen country