GCC is in negotiations with EU to secure a Schengen visa waiver for citizens of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
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EU
Schengen: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman seek visa-free travel to Europe says GCC secretary general
GCC to meet with European Union to negotiate Schengen visa-waiver for citizens of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
European Commission
Schengen Visa applicants might pay 12% more in application fees under new proposal
The proposal by the European Commission is now open for feedback until March 1, 2024
EU
EU announces major new Schengen visa rules, scraps consulate visits and passport stamps
EU Council announces digital visa procedures for Schengen area visitors
Egypt
Major Kuwait visa changes boost travel to EU Schengen countries and Egypt
Kuwait benefits from more Schengen visas in Germany and Italy, plus new five-year Egypt visa
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
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
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 travelling to EU now no longer need visa stamps
Applicants can now apply and receive a Schengen visa digitally
Schengen area visa
Bahrain has the best Schengen visa approval rates in the Gulf
Other than the UAE, citizens and expats of all other GCC countries need to apply for visas in advance of arrival in a Schengen zone country