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Indians remained 3rd largest Schengen visa applicants in 2025; numbers climb in tough travel year
Indians remained the third largest applicants for Schengen visas globally in CY 2025, with 11.5 lakh did so with a rejection rate of 15.8%. Chinese were the largest applicants at 18 lakh with a rejection rate of 4.1%, followed by nationals of Turkey (12.5 lakh) with a rejection rate of 14.6%, according to data released by the European Commission (EC). “The top five applicant countries remained largely unchanged,” the EC says, with applicants from Russia (6.8 lakh) and Morocco (6.2 lakh)...
EU vows 'targeted' restrictions on Schengen visas for Russians amid backlash
Brussels has promised to take action after a group of 11 European countries, led by Sweden, decried the "fragmentation" of visa issuance for Russian nationals. France, Italy and Spain are under scrutiny. The European Commission on Friday pledged to tighten visa issuance for Russian nationals amid a political backlash against France, Italy and Spain, which continue to welcome hundreds of thousands of Russian tourists every year.
EU urged to tighten visa rules as Russians ‘enjoy sunshine while Ukrainians die on the battlefield’
EU urged to tighten visa rules as Russians ‘enjoy sunshine while Ukrainians die on the battlefield’ Russians who have what is known as a Schengen visa can travel freely in the so-called Schengen area - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Sweden's migration minister has branded it "insane" that Russian citizens are enjoying European holidays and shopping trips while Ukrainians face death on the battlefield, urging the European Commission to impose stricter rules on tourist visas for Russians....
EES delays: Wizz Air urges Brits to arrive at European airports three hours before flight
Budget airline Wizz Air says passengers should arrive three hours early as new EU border checks trigger long airport queues, with some travellers already missing flights amid fears of summer travel disruption. British travellers heading home from Europe this summer could face significantly longer airport waits, with Wizz Air warning passengers to arrive up to three hours before departure as new post-Brexit border checks continue to cause disruption. The budget airline says some travellers...
Voices: ‘Brexit never had full consent’: Readers on why leaving the EU failed to live up to voter expectations
‘Brexit never had full consent’: Readers on why leaving the EU failed to live up to voter expectations Our community reacts to Sir John Curtice’s polling showing a shift in public opinion a decade on from Brexit, with the majority agreeing that it has failed to live up to expectations - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Readers responding to an extract from The Brexit Effect, in which Sir John Curtice assesses public opinion a decade on from the vote to leave the EU, focused heavily on the...
Visa problems shut poorest countries out of crucial UN climate talks in Bonn
Visa problems shut poorest countries out of crucial UN climate talks in Bonn Several of the world’s poorest and most climate vulnerable countries say their negotiating abilities will be hurt at talks in Germany this month due to their delegates being unable to obtain visas - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Obstacles around obtaining visas will shut some of the world’s poorest and most climate-vulnerable countries out of crucial UN climate talks that are taking place in Germany this month,...
Wizz Air's updated June rule 'won't work' at most UK airports
Wizz Air's updated June rule 'won't work' at most UK airports It seems sensible in theory, but thousands of budget travellers won't benefit Earlier this month, budget airline Wizz Air told all travellers to get to the airport three hours ahead of their flight due to new border control checks that have been brought in. Managing director Yvonne Moynihan warns that holidaymakers have missed their return or connecting flights due to lengthy airport queues since the rollout of the Entry Exit...
'Blank page' passport rule could see travellers denied boarding at the airport
'Blank page' passport rule could see travellers denied boarding at the airport Expiry dates aren't the only passport detail holidaymakers need to check before flying – another overlooked rule could derail your travel plans Preparing for a trip abroad can be stressful enough. From making sure you've packed everything you need to checking airport liquid restrictions and ensuring your passport is still valid, there is plenty for holidaymakers to think about before they travel. However, some...
'No more shopping weekends': 11 European countries seek tougher Russian visa rules
Eleven European countries are pressing for tougher visa restrictions on Russian tourists, arguing that holiday travel while the war in Ukraine continues undermines EU solidarity, weakens pressure on Moscow and creates potential security risks. A coalition of nine EU member states, plus Iceland and Norway, is stepping up pressure to tighten visa conditions for Russian tourists as the summer holiday season approaches. The initiative was led by Sweden, with the support of Czechia, Denmark,...
Brits may face two years of EU border delays due to new entry system
Brits may face two years of EU border delays due to new entry system ‘We expect that the situation will stabilise in one or two years’, says an executive for U border agency Frontex, - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments British travellers heading to the European Union could face significant delays for up to two years, an official has warned, as the bloc's new Entry Exit System (EES) continues to cause disruption at borders. Uku Sarekanno, deputy executive director of EU border agency Frontex,...