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Visas & Passports

Czechia Faces Delays Amid Surge in Schengen Visa Applications from India

Czechia is witnessing a surge in Indian tourist interest in 2024, with a significant increase in Schengen visa applications. While this influx is a welcome boost to the country's tourism sector, it's also creating a bottleneck in the visa processing system. The high volume of applications, coupled with incomplete submissions, is leading to lengthy processing times.

Editorial Team
07/12/2024

Visas & Passports

Canada Visa Backlog Hits 1.1 Million, Longer Wait Times for Citizenship and Residency

Canada is currently facing a growing immigration backlog, with more than 1.1 million applications exceeding the service standards set by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Delays are most pronounced in citizenship, permanent residency, and temporary residency categories.

Manish Khandelwal
11/11/2024

Visas & Passports

Facing Visa Delays? German Consulate Offers Flexibility, Eases Process for Students

With visa delays affecting many Indian students, the German Consulate in Mumbai has introduced flexible options for those applying for study visas. Students can now submit alternative documents to ensure they can still join the winter semester, even if their visa appointment is delayed.

Manish Khandelwal
25/09/2024

Visas & Passports

Schengen Visa: Norwegian Embassy Warns Delays and Extended Processing Times

The Norwegian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a warning to visa applicants from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan. The embassy urged applicants to submit their Schengen visa applications at least 15 days before their intended travel date and advised against purchasing plane tickets before receiving a positive response.

Manish Khandelwal
07/09/2024

Visas & Passports

Visa Delays for Europe: Travellers Face Long Waits Amid Surge in Applications

Indian travelers are experiencing significant delays in securing visa appointments for popular European destinations. With limited slots available, especially in cities like Delhi and Mumbai, planning ahead is crucial to avoid disrupting travel plans.

Manish Khandelwal
24/08/2024

Visas & Passports

US Visa Wait Times Drop to Just 24 Days In Kolkata Amid Delays

Kolkata emerges as the fastest U.S. visa processing center in India, offering wait times as low as 24 days, while other consulates face delays up to 477 days. USCIS also announces a second H-1B visa lottery for fiscal year 2025, providing another chance for applicants.

Manish Khandelwal
14/08/2024

Visas & Passports

Indian Visa Applicants to Canada to Face Delays

A lingering diplomatic feud between Canada and India is poised to impact the visa processing for Indian nationals seeking to enter Canada. This revelation came during a press conference held by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, in Ottawa on Thursday.…