Is Travel Insurance Mandatory for a Schengen Visa?

Feb 21, 2024

New Delhi [India], February 21: The Schengen area, consisting of 27 European countries, is one of the world's most widely visited tourist destinations. Apart...

EU to digitalise Schengen visa procedure

Mar 30, 2023

The proposal introduces the possibility to apply for a visa online and replaces the current visa sticker with a digital visa. It aims to...

Croatia joins Schengen zone, switches to Euro

Jan 01, 2023

The euro is already largely present in the country. About 80 per cent of bank deposits are denominated in Euros and Zagreb's main trading...

Applying for a Schengen Visa? Understanding Travel Insurance Requirements

May 21, 2024

New Delhi [India], May 21: You must be aware that there are different categories of visas based on the country you are travelling to....

Schengen Visa Rejection for Indians: Why It Happens and How Akbar Travels Can Help

Nov 28, 2024

New Delhi [India], November 28: Traveling to Europe is a dream for many Indians but obtaining a Schengen visa remains a daunting challenge. Recent...

Romania, Bulgaria set to join EU border-free Schengen Area in January 2025

Dec 12, 2024

Romania and Bulgaria are set to fully join the European Union border-free Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, Roberta Metsola, President of the European...