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12 06, 2024

Schengen Visa Fees Increased by 12%, Making European Travel More Expensive

The European Commission has announced a 12% increase in Schengen visa fees, citing inflation and rising civil servant salaries as the primary reasons for the hike. Effective immediately, the new…

3 06, 2024

From June, traveling to Europe will come at a higher cost as Schengen Visa fees are set to increase.

The Schengen Visa, enabling visa-free travel to over 29 European countries, is poised to see a price hike. As of June 11, securing a Schengen visa for European travel will…

29 05, 2024

New Zealand Introduces Major Updates to Tourist Visa Application Process

Starting June 17, 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will enforce a new policy requiring all supporting documents for visitor visa applications to be in English. Applicants must submit certified translations…

22 05, 2024

Germany to Spain, Explore These Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas to Indians

A digital nomad visa is a program or documentation granting individuals the legal ability to work remotely while residing outside their home country. In the post-pandemic era, the popularity of…

21 05, 2024

Schengen visa fees rise by 12% following European Union adjustment.

The increase in fees follows the Schengen Visa Code’s requirement for a revision of EU visa fees every three years, mandated in December 2023. The EU justifies the raise citing…

17 05, 2024

Demand for Schengen Visas Rises in India; Interview Slots See Shortages

Due to the surge, many Indians faced obstacles due to the unavailability of visa interview slots, causing disruptions to their travel arrangements. Last year, Schengen countries received the third-highest number…

9 05, 2024

Pack your bags this summer for these island nations welcoming Indians with tourist-friendly policies and visa-free entry.

A number of countries, such as Sri Lanka and Thailand, are extending visa-free entry to Indian travelers as a means to enhance tourism. Below is a compilation of countries granting…

8 05, 2024

Thailand Extends Visa-Free Program for Indian Visitors

Thailand has prolonged its visa exemption initiative for Indian and Taiwanese tourists by an additional six months, enabling them to enter the country without a visa until November 11, 2024.…

7 05, 2024

Crackdown on Australian Visas Impacts Indian Students, Some Universities Enact ‘Blanket Bans’

In March of this year, Australia implemented stricter regulations for student visas amid a surge in migration, particularly impacting Indian students. This decision has led to allegations of selective visa…

2 05, 2024

New Schengen Visa Regulations Spark Surge in Travel Insurance Interest Among Indian Tourists

The updated Schengen visa rules, now allowing frequent Indian travelers the chance to secure multi-year visas lasting up to 5 years, are set to stimulate outbound travel from India to…

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