If you are planning to travel to Europe this summer and have booked a Schengen visa appointment with a German mission, it could be a tough ride for you. Starting July 1, Germany’s federal ...

But, obtaining a Schengen visa is no picnic. Indians were among the top five nationalities with the most rejected Schengen visa applications in 2023. In 2023, Schengen states rejected a total of 1 ...

In 2024, over 165,000 Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, resulting in a significant financial loss of approximately ₹1.36 billion (around €14 million or Dh56 million) due to ...

A Schengen visa is an authorisation issued by a Schengen state that allows travellers to enter the Schengen area for: intended short stays in or transit through the territory of a Schengen state ...

All Schengen visa applicants in India have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photography). Children under the age of 12 are exempt.

France is the most popular destination for Indian travellers among Schengen states, a report by the Schengen Visa Statistics 2022 showed. But France also had the largest visa rejections in 2022 ...

According to a European Commission report, applications from Indian nationals surged by 43% compared to 2022, with India securing the third spot globally for Schengen visa filings.

India ranks third in losses from Schengen visa rejections, with ₹136 crore lost in 2024 due to 1.65 lakh denied applications. The rejection rate is 15%, mainly by France. Increased fees and high ...

Schengen visas are required for citizens from non-EU countries that do not benefit from the EU and Schengen area's 90-day visa-free rule.

In 2024, over 1.65 lakh Indian Schengen visa applications were denied, costing applicants nearly Rs 136 crore in non-refundable fees.

What is a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa This visa grants access to all 29 countries in the Schengen zone from France and Germany to Italy and Spain for five years.