Overseas students outside the European nations must apply for Schengen Student Visa if they intend to study in Europe. They must first furnish their details in the online application form for Schengen visa and take a print out of the same. The applicants must then collate the necessary documents that are required for the visa… Read More »

Schengen visa applicants living in the UK have begun enrolling biometric details when applying for a visa, as part of the new EU-mandated regulation since 20 November 2015.  Biometric data, comprising fingerprints and facial photo, must be submitted with visa applications at any of visa processing agent VFS Global’s four visa application centres in the… Read More »

The Schengen area in Europe has been under incredible stress with the influx of migrants from other parts of the world. In response to the growing problems associated with migrant influx, the European Commission has proposed changes to measure Europe’s external border management. The proposal includes establishment of a European Cost Guard and a European… Read More »

If you are considering visiting Schengen zone, you might want to check these 6 Easiest Countries to Apply for Schengen Visa. During last year, almost 17 million people from around the world applied for Schengen visa, out of which a little more than one million were refused. The overall 5.1 refusal rate within Schengen zone isn’t… Read More »

Starting November 2, the Schengen states will require all Indian visa applicants to visit the consulate or application center — in person — to provide biometric data such as fingerprints and digital photographs, according to a report by The Times of India. Schengen states’ new visa information system (VIS) follows in the footsteps of other… Read More »

Emiratis can now travel visa-free up to 90 days to all 26 Schengen zone countries and eight non-Shengen states. In a ceremony in Brussels this week, the UAE and the European Union signed a visa waiver agreement, making the UAE the first Arab country to be granted free access to Shengen countries. “The UAE doesn’t… Read More »