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What is schengen.

The Schengen area refers collectively to the 27 European countries united by a landmark multilateral agreement allowing free travel within and across its member states. The countries within the Schengen area have removed border control for travelers crossing between their borders. All the Schengen countries are located in mainland Europe, with the exception of Iceland and Malta.

What is Schengen Visa

The Schengen visa is a document allowing you temporary access to the entire Schengen area; all 27 European member states. Travelers with Schengen visas can remain within the Schengen area for a short stay (up to 90 days within a 180-day time period).

Who can apply for Schengen Visa?

If you are seeking a short-stay access to one or multiple Schengen states, and you are from one of the 100+ countries which is not exempt from possessing a visa when planning on travelling to a Schengen state and across the external borders of the Schengen states, you will need to obtain a Schengen visa.

Which Schengen country you plan to apply for?

Pick the Schengen country to learn how to apply for its visa and start your application journey to get Schengen visa:

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To receive a Schengen Visa, you’ll need to provide your travel documents such as a valid passport and your travel insurance details.

Flight Itinerary

You’ll need to provide an itinerary of your roundtrip flights and all the flights you’ll use to travel between various Schengen countries.

Proof of Accommodation

You need to provide documentation to show where you’ll stay throughout your Schengen trip.

Frequently Asked Questions about Schengen Visa

How much does a schengen visa cost.

The standard cost for an adult Schengen visa is 80 EUR. Click here for a full explanation: Schengen Visa Fees .

What documents are included in my Schengen visa application?

• Different types of applicants must supply different kinds of documents. For a complete list of what to submit, click here .
• Valid passport.
• Photos (2 copies, passport sized).
• Fingerprints (biometric information).
• Proof of travel medical insurance.
• Flight reservation out of the Schengen area.
• Proof of subsidence (bank statement, pay slip; proof you can financially afford your trip).
• Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation; proof you have a place to stay).
• Invitation letter (if applicable).

Where can I download the Schengen visa application form?

• Schengen Visa Application Form is a must requirement that needs to be fully filled and signed by each applicant irrespective of the age. Each Schengen country will have their own application form even though they are all requesting the same information from the applicants. Some of them will request you to register on their online system in order to fulfill your application form while most of them will require to download it only.
• Click here to access the Schengen Visa Application Form per the country that you want to apply for.

Do I need to submit a photo ID with my application for a Schengen visa?

The travel document you submit with your application (either a passport or an official/valid equivalent) will contain your photo. In addition, you must also submit two passport sized photos. For photo requirements, click here .

When should I apply for a Schengen visa?

You should apply for a Schengen Visa at least 15 days prior to the day you intend to travel, and no earlier than 6 months before you leave.

How long is a Schengen visa valid for?

Schengen visas are valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This means that you can stay in the Schengen area for a total of 90 days with a Schengen visa. However, validity is different from duration of stay. Schengen visas are generally valid for a period longer than duration of stay (i.e. 90; the number of days you are legally allowed to stay in the Schengen area). For example, say you receive a visa that is valid from January 1st 2021 until December 31st, 2021. This means that your Schengen visa is valid for entry to the Schengen area any time throughout that almost 1-year period. However, once you enter the Schengen area, your stay is limited to 90 days.

How long does it take to get a Schengen visa? What is the processing time?

The general processing time for a Schengen visa ranges from 15-30 days. Some people receive a visa in under two weeks; in rare cases, the consulate can take up to 60 days.

I am travelling to several Schengen countries, which country should I apply through?

You should apply via the Schengen country where you intend to spend the most time on your trip. If you are spending an equal amount of time in two different countries, you should apply through the country you plan on visiting first.

What do I do if my visa was rejected?

If your application for a Schengen visa is rejected you have the right to an appeal. The appeal process is different for every country, but generally involves submitting a letter to the consulate/embassy where you originally applied within 3 weeks of receiving a negative decision.

My passport is expiring two weeks after I want to travel. Can I still apply for a Schengen visa?

Your passport must be valid for the entire length of your Schengen visa period. If it is set to expire at anytime during your stay in the Schengen area, you will not be approved for a Schengen visa. In this case it is advisable that you renew your passport before you apply for a Schengen visa.

What is a Schengen visa sticker?

A Schengen visa sticker is what you will receive if you are approved for a Schengen visa. Essentially your Schengen visa, its pasted onto one of the free pages of your passport, providing you access to enter the Schengen area.

What is ETIAS and do I need to get one?

The travel authorization known as ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is expected to be launched in 2024, so you do not yet need to get one yet. ETIAS is an IT system meant to identify unique threats posed by visa-exempt travelers to the Schengen area and is only valid for those from visa-exempt countries to the Schengen area.

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Entering the schengen area.

You will find information about the free movement of people within the Schengen Area in Europe here.

Entering the “Schengen Area” in Europe

The Schengen agreement regulates the free movement of people within the Schengen area. The agreement allows easier travel between the Schengen Member States. This means that there are no regular border checks between Schengen States.

However, all travelers (including children and infants) must be able to provide a valid travel document at all times (e.g. passport or ID card). Driving licenses, bank and credit cards or similar documents are not recognized as valid travel documents or proof of identity.

All foreign visitors (non EU nationals) may stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days from the day of entry (within a 180-day period). A visa might be required depending on the traveler’s nationality and the purpose of visit.

More information can be obtained at any Schengen Member states’ embassy. Detailed information about entry regulations, passport requirements and recent changes in specific countries is also available on the IATA Travel Centre website.

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Schengen Visa: Travel to EU from UK

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• 30 March 2023

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In this guide, we look at the Schengen visa rules, providing practical guidance for those travelling from the UK to EU Schengen member states, including what activities this type of visa will allow and what countries are included, to how to submit a Schengen visa application.

What is a Schengen visa?

If you are a national of a country which has not yet reached a visa-liberalisation agreement with Schengen member states, you will need to obtain a visa before travelling to Europe from the UK. A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows overseas nationals to travel to any country in the Schengen Area for a period of up to 90 days for permissible purposes, such as going on holiday, or visiting friends and family, or for business-related reasons.

As such, the Schengen visa is the most common visa for European travel. This is because it enables the visa-holder to enter, and to freely travel within, and then leave the Schengen Area from any one of the Schengen member countries. There are no border controls within the Schengen Area, where this visa-free area now covers most European countries.

A list of those countries whose citizens need a Schengen visa to go to Europe, as well as who can travel visa-free, can be found online on the ‘Schengen visa info’ website. Although the UK is not a member of the Schengen Area, British citizens can travel visa-free across Europe for a maximum of 90 days. Further, as from 2014, all British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British Protected Persons and British Subjects have also been allowed to travel visa-free to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days.

What does a Schengen visa allow?

Following the abolishment of internal border checks in a number of European countries under the Schengen Agreement back in 1985 — bringing an end to border control between member countries and with various other European countries signing up since — as a Schengen visa-holder, you will be able to travel across Europe under a uniform visa.

A Schengen visa will essentially allow you to visit any country within the Schengen Area, although it is only designed for short trips, usually no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. It is also only intended for limited purposes, including tourism and business trips.

As such, if you are planning to undertake paid employment or anything more than a short recreational course of study, you may need to apply for a national visa of the European country that you plan to work or study in. Equally, if you are planning to visit Europe for more than 90 days, you may again need to apply for an appropriate national visa.

Which are the Schengen countries?

The Schengen Area currently comprises 27 European countries, covering most EU countries, with the exception of Ireland, but with Romania, Bulgaria and Cyprus soon to become Schengen member states. Although not members of the European Union, countries like Iceland, Switzerland, Norway and Lichtenstein are also part of the Schengen Area.

In addition, there are countries that do not form part of the Schengen Area, but still allow citizens of non-Schengen countries to enter and stay in their territories by showing a valid double or multiple-entry Schengen visa. These include Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City. The Azores, Canary Islands and Madeira are also special members of the EU and part of the Schengen Area, even though these are located outside the European continent.

How do you get a Schengen visa from the UK?

Not every overseas national living or temporarily residing in the UK will be required to obtain a Schengen visa when travelling from the UK to a European country. Equally, not every UK resident is eligible to apply for a Schengen visa while living in the UK. However, for those thinking about travelling to any one or more of the Schengen member states, there is a useful online eligibility checker to determine if a Schengen visa will be needed. This can also be used to check if an application for a visa can be made from the UK.

For example, an American citizen living in the UK can usually travel to the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period without obtaining a Schengen visa. In contrast, a US citizen who has previously been denied entry to the Schengen Area will be required to obtain a Schengen visa. However, they will only be able to apply from the UK if they have a UK residence permit that will be valid for at least 3 months on their return from the Schengen Area. If they are not residing in the UK or do not have a permit that will be valid for 3 months, they would need to apply for a Schengen visa from the USA.

In contrast, an Indian citizen living in the UK cannot travel to the Schengen Area without first obtaining a Schengen visa. This is because they are not from a country that has a visa liberalisation agreement with the EU. However, provided an Indian citizen holds a legal residency permit in the UK for a minimum of 3 months after returning from the Schengen Area, they will be eligible to apply for a Schengen visa from the UK to travel to Europe.

As with the example above, if the Indian citizen is not a legal resident in the UK or will not have sufficient time left on any residency permit on their return to the UK, they would need to leave the UK and apply for a Schengen visa from their home country.

Where do you make a Schengen visa application?

To apply for a Schengen visa from within the UK, you have to be a UK resident. Any nonresidents, such as tourists and travellers, cannot submit their visa application from the UK. Instead, they will need to apply for a Schengen visa at a Schengen embassy or consulate in their home country. Equally, for those living in the UK but whose residence permit will not be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date they plan to leave the Schengen Area, will again need to make an application from their home country, unless they are able to apply to extend their stay in the UK before applying for a Schengen visa.

However, for those overseas nationals living in the UK who are eligible to make a Schengen visa application from the UK, they will need to apply to the appropriate Schengen embassy or consulate. All of the Schengen states are represented in the UK by embassies and consulates where, depending on your purpose and proposed length of stay, there are certain specifications to help clarify at which embassy or consulate within the UK you should apply.

For example, if you are visiting only one Schengen country, you will need to apply to the embassy or consulate for the country of destination. However, if you are visiting more than one Schengen country, you should apply at the embassy or consulate for the country where you plan to stay the longest, ie; your main destination. In cases where you will be visiting more than one Schengen country for equal lengths of time, you must apply at the embassy or consulate representing the Schengen country that you will physically enter first.

How to apply for a Schengen visa

Before applying for a Schengen visa, you will first need to determine whether you need this type of visa, depending on the purpose of your travel and your nationality. Having established the need for a Schengen visa, before applying you will next need to decide on your travel plans, calculating the number of days you plan to be in the Schengen Area, the countries you are going to visit, if more than one, as well as the country or countries from which you will enter and exit. You can then begin the process of setting up an appointment at the right Schengen embassy or consulate, either in the UK or your country of residence.

In March 2023, EU Member States confirmed agreement to a new digital application process for the Schengen visa, with the aim of fully digitalising the EU visa procedure. The development of the platform is expected to start in 2024 and could potentially become operational in 2026, with all EU Member States using the platform by 2031. In the meantime, travellers are required to apply through the existing process.

To apply for a Schengen visa, you will need to book an in-person appointment at the embassy or consulate of your selected destination country. You will also need to pay the relevant fee and download a visa application form on which you must set out your reasons for visiting the Schengen Area and other details regarding your trip. You will need to submit your completed application form and supporting documents to the consular officer when you attend for your interview, where your application must be submitted at least 15 days before the start of your planned journey but cannot be lodged earlier than 6 months.

When making a Schengen visa application from the UK, you will need to provide various documents in support. This documentation must include a valid passport, a valid UK residence permit, a passport photo in the appropriate format, a cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit, proof of travel arrangements to and from the Schengen Area, proof of valid travel insurance, as well as proof of accommodation and financial means. You will also need evidence of employment, self-employment, retirement or studies in the UK.

How much does it cost to apply for a Schengen visa?

The cost of applying for a Schengen visa from the UK is £73 or €80 for an adult, and £36.50 or €40 for a child aged between 6 and 12 years. For children under 6, it is free.

How long does a Schengen visa last?

A Schengen visa will allow you to visit any of the Schengen countries during the same trip within the validity period of your visa. However, depending on the reason and frequency of your visits, you will be issued with either a single-entry, double or multiple-entry visa. The validity of any single-entry visa will depend on the number of days you wish to be in the Schengen Area as stated on your visa application form, although the decision as to the period of validity will rest with the issuing Schengen embassy or consulate.

When is ETIAS due to take effect for visa-free travel?

There are currently over 60 countries that are not in the European Union but whose citizens can enter the Schengen Area for the purposes of tourism or business for up to 90 days without needing a visa. However, with a view to making its borders more secure, citizens of countries entitled to enter the Schengen Area visa-free will soon need to obtain authorisation under the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) .

This is a new form of electronic travel authorisation to monitor all visitors from countries who do not need to obtain a visa to enter the Schengen Area. Once ETIAS becomes fully operational in November 2023, this system will be used to screen travellers, cross-checking various databases to ensure that these people do not pose a security threat. When ETIAS comes into effect, this will resemble the US Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) , which serves a similar security-related purpose for those travelling to the States.

Schengen visa FAQs

Is uk still part of schengen visa.

The UK is not a part of the Schengen Area, where overseas nationals living in the UK may need a Schengen visa to travel to Europe. However, British citizens can still travel across Europe visa-free for up to 90 days.

What are the 4 types of Schengen visas?

The 4 types of Schengen visa include the Type A airport transit visa, the Type B transit visa valid for 5 days, the Type C visa for short stays or the Type D national visa issued only in special cases.

Which countries are eligible for Schengen visa?

If you are a national of a country which has not yet reached a visa-liberalisation agreement with the Schengen member states, you will need to obtain a Schengen visa before travelling to Europe for a holiday or short business trip.

Which is the Schengen countries?

The Schengen Area currently comprises 27 European countries, covering most European Union (EU) countries, with the exception of Ireland. Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein also form part of the Schengen Area, although they are not members of the EU.

Do I need a Schengen visa after Brexit UK?

Although the UK is no longer a member of the EU, British citizens can travel across Europe’s Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days. Some overseas nationals living in the UK can also travel to Europe visa-free.

Is it easy to get Schengen visa in UK?

It is easy to get a Schengen visa in the UK if you have not previously been denied entry to the Schengen Area and your UK residence permit will be valid for at least another 3 months on your return.

Last updated: 30 March 2023

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Hi Marc Thank you so much for your help and support, I really appreciate it. We will definitely use your services in the future for any other visa applications. Thank you once again. Kind regards, Jay

Hi Yan, Thanks so much for everything, delighted with the fast service and you've been great. Sorry for interrupting your lunch! Look forward to working with you again soon. Best wishes, Imaan

Krista Thank you so much our visas arrived at noon. We are delighted. Well done to you and Scott’s. Verity and Lionel

Thanks for your valuable help in this stressful situation Minder :)  All best Raphaël

Hi Yan That’s brilliant. Thank you, I will certainly recommended your service to my colleagues. All best wishes, Michael

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Excellent news and thanks for all your efforts. I will call later to sort payment and collection. You are a star!

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New Schengen Visa rules: Know changes in travel, insurance trends; senior citizens visiting Europe shoots up by 100%

New schengen visa rules ushered in significant changes in travel and insurance trends, with those aged 70 and above visiting schengen destinations doubling. in the upcoming season, 82% of travellers to europe will visit france, switzerland, italy, germany, netherlands, and spain..

New Schengen Visa rules have resulted in a doubling of Europe-bound senior citizens, a survey by insurance broker Policybazaar.com revealed. The new Schengen Visa rules, announced on April 18, have also spurred significant changes in travel insurance trends over the past few days, including a 3-4 per cent surge in users who booked travel insurance policies, as per the Policybazaar survey.

Travellers to Schengen destinations aged 70 and above have doubled compared with last year's figures. A significant rise in travellers declaring pre-existing diseases was also noted.

The most sought-after add-ons for travel insurance included coverage for baggage or loss of belongings, trip cancellation, adventure sports coverage, and pre-existing disease (PED) coverage, as per the report.

Also read: New Schengen visa rules for Indians: This is how you can get multi-entry two-year visa for 29 European countries

Manas Kapoor, business head of Travel Insurance at Policybazaar.com, pointed out a surge among Europe-bound travellers who booked long-term travel insurance, after the new visa rules came into effect.

The survey noted a 3-4 per cent surge in users who booked travel insurance policies for travels that exceeded 45 days in April 2024. “This trend is expected to rise further due to the relaxed visa norms," Manas Kapoor pointed out.

In the upcoming summer season, 82 per cent of Indian travellers to European countries will be visiting popular destinations like France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, and Spain, according to the survey.

The survey found a 15 per cent rise in travellers to Europe who declared pre-existing conditions including Diabetes and Hypertension, compared with last year's figures.

Also read: Indians can now apply for multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validity. Check details

But a 40% plunge was recorded in number of travellers buying travel insurance products in Euros.

The new Schengen visa regime entails a stark departure from previous rules. Previously, Indians who wished to travel to one or more European countries were granted Schengen visas for a maximum of three months.

Also read: Schengen visa fee hike: Here’s how costly your trip to Europe can get

Under the new regime, Indians will be granted Schengen visas for two years, thus facilitating their entry to any of the 29 European countries multiple times. This two-year validity is further extendable by 5 years under the ‘cascade regime’. This means Indian tourists can travel and stay in any of these European countries as visa-free nationals for a longer period.

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Why travel to Moscow

Contrasts: 12th century monasteries and some of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe can be found side-by-side in this complex and captivating city. The diversity of this mega-city is astounding. Only a few steps away from the solemn red facade of the Kremlin and the sounds of righteous church bells, a buzzing night scene and alternative-fashion boutiques can be found.

Culture: In Moscow only the best goes. Be it a theatre, restaurant or gallery, the standards are certain to be world-class. The Bolshoi ballet company is reputed to be even better than the Mariinsky’s and “MMOMA” (Moscow’s museum of modern art) exhibits works of art as profound as any that could be found in the famed MOMA.

Convenience: Unlike the rest of Russia, it’s easy enough to get by with just English in Moscow and, driving excepted, it is surprisingly safe: the murder rate is lower than in some of America’s major cities.

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The Bolshoi theatre is familiar to almost everyone as Russia’s grandest theatre, but what people don’t know is that there are many more bolshoi (big) sites in Moscow that are worth travelling all the way to Moscow to see. For more than 100 years, the world’s biggest bell has been hidden behind the Kremlin’s walls and inside Moscow’s main park (which is bigger than some countries!) there is the world’s largest outdoor ice-rink. Travelers that visit Moscow can stay at the Izmailovo, Europe’s biggest hotel, then eat at the largest and most historic McDonald’s in Europe and after that have fun at the largest European indoor theme park!

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As those who travel to Moscow will see, just because Moscow is a city of record-breaking, glitzy high-rises doesn’t mean that there is no history. On the famous Arbat street, time-worn, wooden storehouses and century-old churches are squashed up against grey, soviet blocks which are then towered over by 21st century office-blocks. Unlike its much younger sibling, St Petersburg, Moscow’s roots stretch way back to the 12th century. Within the walls of the Kremlin, the city’s oldest building the Cathedral of Assumption can be admired in all its 500+ years of age.

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For a foreigner who has never visited Russia, Moscow is the perfect stepping stone into this great land of mystery. From the country’s best classical ballet troupes to snow-white troikas trotting through the parks, all the highlights of Russian culture can be had in Moscow without any of the complications that would be expected in other, less developed regions of Russia.

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In Moscow, everything is bargain when with the current foreign exchange rates being what they are. Even caviar doesn’t seem so dear when the exchange rate is at 60rub to the dollar, so go on indulge yourself! Take your 2022 vacation in Moscow and have the best of both worlds, with European luxury at very affordable prices.

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

We had a great time both in Moscow and St Petersburg. Your travel agency was excellent in coordinating the whole trip. Everything worked like clockwork. The guides assigned to us were very nice and friendly. They had a great knowledge of their subjects. The cars and the drivers were great. The hotels were good and the itinerary was good. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. It was nice dealing with you and your company. Thank you very much for a great Russian experience. Have a great future ahead

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New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered 

Peden Doma Bhutia , Skift

April 23rd, 2024 at 5:39 AM EDT

Destinations value Indian travelers, but lengthy visa processing times lasting months act as significant deterrents. The adoption of these new regulations by European authorities reflects a proactive effort to tackle these concerns, aiming to boost tourism flow.

Peden Doma Bhutia

The European Commission has introduced a new visa “cascade” regime for Indian nationals applying for Schengen visas in India. This regime looks to offer longer-term, multi-entry Schengen visas, based on the applicant’s travel history.

Indian travel agents had been complaining of Schengen visa delays as a major challenge to the summer travel rush from India.

• How does one qualify for the longer duration visas?

The European Commission can issue a two-year multiple-entry visa after a traveler “has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years.” This demonstrates a positive travel history and compliance with previous visa regulations.

Subsequently, after granting the two-year visa, authorities may issue a five-year visa if the passport has has adequate validity remaining.

• What benefits do holders of these extended visas enjoy?

During the validity period of these visas, holders can enjoy travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals within the Schengen area, allowing for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

• Which countries are part of the Schengen area?

The Schengen area comprises 29 European countries, including 25 European Union member states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden. Additionally, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland are also part of the Schengen area.

• Are there any restrictions or conditions to these visas?

Schengen visas do not grant the right to work within the Schengen area and are for short stays only. Additionally, the visas are not purpose-bound, providing flexibility for travel within the specified period.

Industry Take

Skift also spoke to players in the Indian outbound travel industry to understand what has changed in the new Schengen visa rules.

• How is this different from the earlier visas that Schengen countries offered? Don’t they already offer multi-entry visas with longer duration to Indians?

Mahendra Vakharia, managing director of Pathfinders Holidays, said there was no standard policy of Schengen states for issuing these long-term visas earlier. Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Italy and Spain usually issued long-term visa, but it was all subjective. “With this new policy it should be a standard rule now,” Vakharia said.

• Travelers mainly complain of longer processing times, has that changed?

Here too, there is no standard processing time as it varies from country to country, according to Vakharia. “France and Spain have been processing visas within four days, and then there’s Croatia, which takes 60 days,” he said.

Processing time will not change as of now, it will take time for the visa rules to be enforced, said an industry source, while highlighting that the visa would be especially useful for corporate travelers.

What Promoted The Move?

Speaking on the possible motivations, Vakharia acknowledged various reasons, including administrative capacity constraints at embassies to cater to the huge inflow of applications.

“As there is an overwhelming demand from Indian travelers, the process of securing visa appointments has posed significant challenges , especially for travelers residing in cities lacking VFS Global centers,” he said.

The European Commission said in an statement that the decision reflects the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, aimed at fostering comprehensive cooperation on migration policy. Facilitating people-to-people contacts is a key aspect of this agenda, acknowledging India’s importance as an EU partner.

The decision also reflects a realization of the strong economic benefits derived through the spending power of Indian tourists. As Vakharia aptly puts it, “Why let go of the Golden Indian Goodie Bag?”

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Photo credit: Park Guell in Spain. Unlike many Schengen countries, Spain has been processing visas within four days for Indian travelers. Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz / Pexels