The European Union (EU) has introduced a new visa regime that simplifies travel to Europe for Indian travellers, strengthening ties between India and the EU.
Under the new Schengen visa regime, Indian frequent travellers can obtain a multi-year visa for up to five years. This initiative aims to promote people-to-people contact and enhance international alliances.
The announcement was made on April 22 by EU envoy to India, Ambassador Herve Delphin in a post on X. “Travel to Europe made easy! The EU takes another step towards enhancing people-to-people contact with India. The new #Schengen #visa regime gives Indian frequent travellers access to a multi-year visa (up to 5 years). Europe delivers on the partnership!” the tweet read.
A statement issued by the EU mission in New Delhi said, “On April 18, the European Commission adopted specific rules on the issuing of multiple entry visas to Indian nationals, which are more favourable than the standard rules of the Visa Code that…