Saudi Arabia announces Umrah dress code for women, UAE reveals private sector holiday and more of the top stories this week
Schengen area visa
Europe
ETIAS: EU delays visa-style travel permit for UAE, UK, US and more until 2025
Europe postpones ETIAS document travel requirement until 2025, according to reports
European Union
Schengen Visa application time slashed as EU announces new digital processes
Schengen Visa updates include the full transition to online visa applications; physical document submissions will no longer be necessary
EU
Kuwait welcomes EU’s 5-year, multiple entry Schengen visa for citizens
Kuwait welcomes EU decision on Schengen visa for citizens
India
Italy reveals major Schengen Visa announcement for Indian passport holders
Italian Ambassador Vincenzo de Luca affirmed efforts to speed up Schengen Visa processing for Indians
Schengen area visa
Switzerland orders stop on Schengen Visa for India passport holders: Report
Applications submitted by Indian tour groups will not be accepted until October
Europe
ETIAS: Major Europe visit rule change in 2024 means 1.4bn people need new ‘visa’ to visit Schengen area countries
More than 1.4bn people will need new ETIAS travel document to visit Schengen countries in Europe
Abu Dhabi
UAE Schengen visa fraud: VFS customers targeted in fake appointment scam, company warns
Scammers capitalise on Schengen visa appointment delays to defraud UAE residents by posing as visa centre employees and offering to sell fake appointments, VFS warns
India
India faces sky high Schengen visa rejections, loses $10mn in 2022
India lost around ₹90 crores ($10 million) in cancelled trips due to Schengen visa rejections
Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution
UAE public holiday dates; Private sector jobs warning; Dubai traffic fines; Petrol price increase; Major EU Schengen update – 10 things you missed this week
UAE public holiday dates, Dubai traffic fines, petrol price increase, private sector jobs warning, EU Schengen visa updates and more of the biggest news stories this week
digital services
EU announces major Schengen visa update
European Parliament votes to endorse digitalisation of Schengen visa procedures for all applications
Abu Dhabi
Eid Al Adha 2023: UAE Schengen visa delays to fuel staycation bookings, domestic tourism
Schengen visa delays may lead to a surge in UAE staycations during the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, boosting domestic tourism, say experts
digital services
Schengen visa: How to apply in UAE, cost, all you need to know
Here is a guide to applying for a Schengen visa for UAE residents
digital services
EU announces major Schengen Visa update for all nationalities
In-person appearance at the consulate will only be necessary for first-time Schengen Visa applicants, the council said
Abu Dhabi
UAE visa: New Schengen rules for residents, visit visa overhaul, everything you need to know
Recent changes have been announced in how visas to visit the UAE can be obtained, and a change in the application process for a Schengen visa
digital services
Schengen visa: UAE residents face delays as EU visa demand rises
The demand for Schengen visa has reportedly increased as UAE residents plan their holidays during Eid
digital services
Schengen visa: UAE residents travelling to EU now no longer need visa stamps
Applicants can now apply and receive a Schengen visa digitally