Schengen visa changes: Indian travellers gain easier access to Europe
By Vivek Dubey
By Vivek Dubey
CNBC-TV18.com
CNBC-TV18.com
Published Apr 23, 2024
Published Apr 23, 2024
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Frequent Indian travellers to Europe are now eligible for a multiple-entry Schengen visa of up to five years.
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Introduction of a new visa scheme called 'cascade' for Indian citizens applying for Schengen visas.
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Eligibility for long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas with extended validity.
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To qualify for a 2-year visa, individuals must have obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous 3 years.
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Possibility of receiving a 5-year visa if the passport has sufficient remaining validity.
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Holders granted travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals during the validity period.
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Schengen visas allow free travel within 29 European countries, including 25 EU member states and four non-EU countries.
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Permit short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
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Visas are not purpose-bound but do not grant the right to work within the Schengen area.
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Simplify travel within Europe by requiring only one visa for multiple countries within the Schengen area.
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