There is good news for Indians travelling to European nations, with the European Union’s (EU) revamped visa system that allows Indians access to long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas. Schengen visas are applicable in 25 European Union countries, barring Ireland and Cyprus.
As per the European Commission website, a Schengen visa is an entry permit for a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A Schengen visa can be obtained in the form of a single-entry visa, allowing the holder to enter the Schengen area once, or a multiple-entry visa, which is granted for several visits to the Schengen area for as long as it is valid.
Experts believe that it will give a boost to the travel and tourism industry, especially tourist traffic from India to the European nations. As per Statista data, there were 4.05 million tourist arrivals from India to Europe in 2029. After two years of Covid-19 disruptions, tourist arrivals from India have started…