More Indians are traveling to Europe than ever before, with over 920,000 Schengen visa applications being filed from India in 2017, making it the fourth highest, according to information provided by the European Commission. What You Should Know Before Applying for a Schengen Visa Before applying for a Schengen visa, it is [...]

Despite Canadian passport holders not requiring a passport to travel to the Schengen area, there were more than 27,000 visa applications from Canada in 2017, according to data provided by European Commission. Who Needs a Schengen Visa from Canada? Canadian passport holders can visit the Schengen area without a visa for tourism [...]

The Schengen area is a region of immense beauty and a rich cultural heritage. The glaciers and northern lights of Iceland, the idyllic beaches of Greece, the gastronomical delights of Spain, and the rich art and architecture of Italy, the list of things to experience here seems endless. However, to visit any of these countries, [...]

The Schengen area is one of the most stunning regions on the planet and is sure to leave you mesmerized. Although passport holders of the United Kingdom do not require a Schengen visa to enter any of the 26 member nations of this region, almost 265,000 visa applications were received by embassies in the UK in 2017, according to [...]

South Africa has the second largest economy in Africa, with a GDP of $371.2 billion. The fact that this nation is the second richest one on the African continent is well reflected in the love of travel shared by its people. More than 206,000 people applied for a Schengen visa from South Africa in 2017, according to figures [...]

More than 140,000 applications were received for a Schengen visa from the United States in 2017 alone, according to data provided by the European Commission. The number might seem small at first, but it is important to remember that US residents generally do not require a visa to travel to the Schengen territory. Who Needs a [...]

Filipinos are avid travelers and Europe is one of their favorite destinations. Europe’s magnificent arts and architecture, rich history and natural wonders all act as magnets for tourists from all over the world. But if you are planning to visit one of the Schengen nations, as a citizen of the Philippines, you will need [...]

From the white and blue buildings of Santorini to the ancient ruins of the Ancient Greek civilization and from the gastronomical delights and parties of Amsterdam to the stunning beaches of Spain, the Schengen area has something for everyone. Be it a luxury trip or a backpacking adventure, the Schengen area is sure to be a [...]

Did you know that apart from the 14.3 million short-stay visas issued by the Schengen consulates, 66,000 uniform visas were issued at the external borders by the Schengen nations in 2018? This is what information provided by the European Commission had to say. The Schengen agreement has resulted in free movement between the [...]

According to statistics published by the European Commission, over 16 million short stay visa applications were received by Schengen consulates all over the world in 2018, says an article on Schengen Visa Info. After Russia and China, India was the top country, with one million tourist visa applications to visit Europe in 2018, [...]