Schengen visa
Global tourism surges as regions adopt Schengen-style unified visas
Regional single-permit visa systems are set to fundamentally alter international tourism dynamics.
Travel insurance shifts from optional to mandatory as global unrest grows
For many travellers, especially casual or leisure travellers, getting an insurance policy before a trip is more of an optional thing rather than a necessity.
You want a Schengen Visa? Apply for it in Iceland…
Although official 2025 visa data hasn’t been published yet, last year’s statistics from 2024 offer the most reliable insight. Some
Russians advised to apply ‘early’ for Schengen Visas by tour operators
Tour operators have advised all Russian nationals who plan to visit the Schengen Area during the spring and summer months to take care of their applications ahead of time in order to avoid unnecessary delays.
Swiss authorities granted 42,252 visa requests from Thai applicants in 2023
Swiss authorities granted 42,252 visa requests from Thai applicants in 2023, showing that over 97 per cent of all visa requests filed by this nationality were approved.
High-demand results in eight-week-long waiting period for Schengen Visas
Nationals of China planning to visit Europe now that the Coronavirus travel restrictions have been lifted may face long waiting times of up to eight weeks when applying for Schengen visas due to the high demand.
Belgium to process Schengen Visa applications quicker in 2023
The Belgian ambassador to Kenya, Peter Maddens, said that the visa application process will not be as chaotic in 2023, suggesting that the country will process Schengen visa applications faster as the embassies clear the backlog
Turkish nationals will need a Transit Schengen visa to cross Netherlands as of 1 Dec
The majority of Turkish nationals who need to transit through the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol en route to their destination country that is outside the European Union and Schengen Area will need to obtain a Transit Schengen visa beforehand, starting from 1 December this year.
Waiting time for travellers at EU Borders to increase with EES
Waiting times at the external borders of the European Union may increase once the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes fully effective in May 2023, the Member States fear, according to a compilation of comments published by the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU.
European Commission moves closer to Schengen Visa rollout
The European Commission has outlined new rules for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).
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