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Applying for a Schengen Visa? Understanding Travel Insurance Requirements
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 21: You must be aware that there are different categories of visas based on the country you are travelling to. Just like you will need an American visa to travel to the US, you must have a Schengen visa if you wish to travel to any of the European countries that come u
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EU announces new Schengen visa rules with longer validity, easier access t
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
This new visa 'cascade' regime, adopted on April 18, 2024, 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, if the passport validity allows
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Indian nationals can now apply for multiple entry Schengen visa with longe
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
European Commission has announced that on April 18, it 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.
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Bulgaria, Romania partially join Europe's Schengen area after thirteen-yea
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The two countries reached an agreement late last year to join the continent's free-travel area by air and sea after Austria opposed full membership, including land crossings, saying Romania and Bulgaria needed to do more to prevent irregular migration.
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Classes Internationales - An Exclusive Gateway to Higher Education in Fran
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 6: During his state visit to India in January 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron made a significant announcement regarding the launch of Classes Internationales, a ground-breaking program for Indian students seeking higher education in France. The initiative,
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Is Travel Insurance Mandatory for a Schengen Visa?
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 21: The Schengen area, consisting of 27 European countries, is one of the world's most widely visited tourist destinations. Apart from the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, what makes Schengen a hot pick among travellers is the fact that these countries h
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BLS International Elevates Global Visa Services with Renewed Spain Contrac
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 29: BLS International Services Ltd., a global leader in outsourcing services for governments and diplomatic missions, proudly announces two significant wins in the Schengen visa outsourcing domain.
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Schengen visa appointments not suspended for Indian tour groups, Swiss emb
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Switzerland Embassy in India, on Thursday, clarified that they have not suspended any Schengen visa applications for Indian tour groups, contrary to erroneous reports by several publications.
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Schengen Visa Rejections Cost Indian Travelers a Fortune in 2022
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 2: Traveling to Europe can be a dream come true for many Indian travelers. The allure of exploring historic cities, experiencing diverse cultures, and witnessing breath-taking landscapes is undoubtedly enticing. All this and much more attract millions from India. Ho
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Alert VFS Global security personnel nab group with forged documents to app
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 26: Two alert security personnel at the VFS Global visa application centre (VAC) in Delhi nabbed a group of seven applicants carrying a forged document to apply for Schengen visas. VFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for
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EU to digitalise Schengen visa procedure
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The proposal introduces the possibility to apply for a visa online and replaces the current visa sticker with a digital visa. It aims to make the visa application procedure more efficient and to improve the security of the Schengen area.
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Croatia joins Schengen zone, switches to Euro
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The euro is already largely present in the country. About 80 per cent of bank deposits are denominated in Euros and Zagreb's main trading partners are in the eurozone.
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