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
Aviation
Major Schengen rule change; UAE weather updates; Dubai real estate; Massive new airport plan; Oman National Day – 10 things you missed this week
Schengen and UAE visa updates, rain in Dubai, skyscraper news, new airport plans, Oman national day, Saudi airline collaboration and more top stories this week
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
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
digital services
EU announces major Schengen visa update
European Parliament votes to endorse digitalisation of Schengen visa procedures for all applications
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
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
Italian consulate in Dubai
Hungary, Poland, Italy have highest rejection rates for UAE Schengen applications
Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland received the highest number of applications for visas in 2017 by expat residents