Schengen visa fee to increase in June, check how your Europe travel can get expensive

1 month ago

Amsterdam set to increase city center parking fee to nearly €8 per hour next year

NL Times

Parking fees in the municipality of Amsterdam are expected to swell by about 3.5 percent next year, bringing the rate in the city center up from 7.50 euros per hour to about 7.76 euros. It will bring parking rates in denser and more popular areas just outside the city center up from 6.50 euros hourly to about 6.73 euros, and …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Why Europe’s Schengen visa regime is a speed breaker for globe-trotter Indians

Firstpost

The Schengen visa process for Indians is a nightmare demanding excessive paperwork and time-consuming steps leaving many frustrated and out of pocket despite high interest in Europe “schengen visa is the worst for Indians. Cumbersome documentation process for Indians Applying for a Schengen visa can be difficult and frustrating for Indian travellers due to its complicated and invasive requirements. US …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

From Australia to Poland, how visa changes are making studying abroad more difficult and expensive

Firstpost

New Zealand and Australia have doubled their student visa fees with the latter cutting its intake of international students by 20,000 and tightening up English language requirements, while the UK has barred international students from bringing their families over. Australia has doubled its student visa fees and cut its intake of international students, while the UK has changed its rules …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Indians suffer financial loss of ₹109 crore due to rejected Schengen visas

Hindustan Times

For Indian travel enthusiasts, Europe is the ultimate dream destination, especially within the Schengen area, which guarantees border-free movement for tourists, making travel hassle-free. Schengen visas allow travelers to explore over 29 European countries, including Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and more. Indian …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia doubles student visa fees: The impact on Indian students explained

Firstpost

Australia has increased visa fees for international students, making it costlier for them to study in the country. Australia’s visa reforms Australia’s hike in student visa fees has made it highest compared to countries like Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom. The Australian government suggests that “temporary graduates should depart Australia at the end of their …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia doubles student visa fees to curb migration, Indians likely to be hit

India Today

The Australian government has significantly increased the fees for international students, more than doubling the cost from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600. Furthermore, temporary visa holders, such as those on Temporary Graduate, Visitor, and Maritime Crew visas, will no longer be eligible to apply for a student visa while they are in Australia. The fee increase makes applying for an …

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6 months, 1 week ago

European travel to get more expensive as Schengen visa fees hiked by 12%

Hindustan Times

Europe travel now requires higher visa application fees as the European Commission has hiked the Schengen Visa fees by 12% today. A Schengen visa allows its holder to travel freely within the Schengen area, a zone of 29 European countries like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, among others, that have abolished passport and other types of border controls at their …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

US Visa Fee Hike Comes into Effect from April, What Does It Mean for Families, Employers, Investor Applicants?

News 18

The US has increased its visa fee for H1-B, L-1, and EB-5 categories, which are among the most common visa types applied by Indians. The first major hike since 2016, the new visa fees will help the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to recover a share of its operating costs and increase processing of applications. According to USCIS, employers sponsoring …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

US hikes visa fees for H-1B, other categories

Hindustan Times

Washington : The US has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians. The US has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

US hikes H-1B visa registration fees by a whopping 2050%, netizens label it attack on legal immigration

Hindustan Times

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has finalised its revised rates for visa applications and registration fees. According to the new rule, the H-1B visa registration fees have been increased by a whopping 2050%. According to the detailed copy of revised rates and fee structure shared by DHS, the agency said, “DHS also revises the USCIS volume forecasts for …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B visa lottery revamp: Fee hike to revised application structure, check changes here

Hindustan Times

US Citizenship and Immigration Services has released two final rules for the H-1B visa programme, which lets US employers hire foreign workers in speciality occupations, but with a higher fee structure. US announces massive fee hike and revises application structure in changes to its H1B visa application process H-1B visa process revamp: Fees hiked and lottery application changes One rule …

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1 year ago

US may hike immigration fee by 2050% for H1B workers, green cards to get costlier too

Hindustan Times

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed a substantial increase in fees for the various immigration processes to the US. Faced with revenue challenges increased by the pandemic, the USCIS has acknowledged the need for a comprehensive fee review and prepared a proposal. Notably, the H-1B E-registration fee could see a staggering 2050% increase, rising from $10 to $215. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

UK visa fee hike for visitors effective this week: Impact on Indians explained

Hindustan Times

A proposed visa fee hike announced by the British government will become effective this week. The UK Home Office said that the changes mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months will rise to GBP 115 and the fee for applying for a student visa from outside the UK will rise to GBP 490. "It …

Visa Fees Fee

1 year, 2 months ago

Venice’s new €5 entry fee explained

BBC

Venice’s new €5 entry fee explained Scott Wilson/Alamy With the recent announcement that Venice will become the first city in the world to charge daytripper visitors, BBC Travel talks to authorities and locals to find out more. This month, Venice's municipal authorities announced plans to fight these issues with a controversial move: charging day trippers a €5 entrance fee. In …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Amsterdam announces sharp increase in tourist tax for hotel rooms, cruise passengers

NL Times

Amsterdam is significantly increasing taxes on tourists and cruise ship passengers to raise money in its budget for more shelter places, poverty reduction measures, and healthcare organizations, among other things. The tourist tax rate is increasing from 7 percent over the room charge and 3 euros per person per night to a flat 12.5 percent over the room fee. Cruise …

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1 year, 3 months ago

UK To Hike Visa Fee For Tourists, Students; To Be Effective From October 4

ABP News

The new UK visa fees are expected to come into effect next month, October 4, the UK Home Office said on Friday. "Increases to immigration and nationality fees to pay for vital services and allow more funding to be prioritised for public sector pay rises are set come into effect on 4 October," the Home Office said. The UK Home …

British Six Months Visas Visa Fees

1 year, 3 months ago

Zeist's permit fees for housing construction €10,000 higher than The Hague's: VEH

NL Times

It can make thousands of euros difference for the buyers of a newly built home in which municipality their house is built. The costs that municipalities charge for applying for construction permits vary greatly per location, according to calculations from the interest association for homeowners VEH. Between the cheapest and most expensive municipalities, the cost difference on construction permits for …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Europe delays travel entry charges until 2025

CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Citizens of the 60 or so non-EU countries who don’t currently need a visa to the EU – such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore and the UAE. Most cities in continental Europe now charge a “tourist tax” for overnight visitors – usually a few …

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1 year, 8 months ago

US Tourist Visa and Student Visa Fee Hike from May 30; All About New Rates, Categories Affected

News 18

The United States has increased the fee for tourists and students seeking visas. The visa fees will be applicable to those applying for visitor visas for business or tourism, and other non-petition based NIVs such as student visa and exchange visitor visas. As per current exchange rates, those applying for US visa under the given categories will have to pay …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Europe trip on a budget! 5 countries you can travel under ₹50,000

Live Mint

Europe is home to a diverse range of vacation spots that cater to different tastes and interests. The food and lodging costs are relatively low, and hotel stays can cost between ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 per day. You can find budget-friendly hotels for around ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 per day. It is also extremely budget-friendly, and hotel charges would cost around ₹3,200 …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Schengen visa delays portend a summer of discontent

Live Mint

Visa processing delays among the 27 European nations that comprise the Schengen area have resulted in a significant rise in pending applications from Indian tourists hoping to visit popular destinations to escape the Indian summer. While some travel operators attributed delays to visa-processing companies such as VFS Global and BLS International, others said the European embassies failed to anticipate the …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Europe inflation eases slightly but consumer pain persists

Associated Press

FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation eased only slightly in the 20 countries that use the euro currency as the pain from higher costs for food and fuel persists and gives the European Central Bank no reason to slow interest rate increases aimed at getting prices back under control. Higher prices for natural gas, used to heat homes, run industrial processes and …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Social benefits will cost considerably more due to minimum wage increase

NL Times

The total cost for social benefits in the Netherlands will be 800 million euros higher this year than previously expected, the said benefits agency UWV on Tuesday. The total amount of benefits distributed this year should amount to 24 billion euros. In addition to the higher costs that are the direct result of increasing the minimum wage, the UWV also …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

Firstpost

Washington: The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Biden Administration Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas

News 18

The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future case …

Immigration Visa Fees Fee Increase Rule Usd

1 year, 11 months ago

US Govt Proposes Massive Hike in Immigration Fees Including H-1B Visas. Check Details

News 18

The United States government has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals amid long waiting time for visa processing. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case …

Immigration Visa Fees Fee Increase Rule Usd

1 year, 11 months ago

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future …

Immigration Visa Rule Usd Proposed Uscis Fee Increase

1 year, 11 months ago

Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas

The Hindu

The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very popular among Indian tech professionals. The USCIS said the new fees would allow the immigration agency to more fully recover its operating costs, reestablish and maintain timely case processing, and prevent the accumulation of future case …

India Immigration Visa Fees Fee Increase Rule

2 years ago

Good News For Indian Travellers; Germany Relaxes Schengen Visa Rules

News 18

In a move that will benefit travellers, Germany has relaxed certain rules for Indians applying for the Schengen Visa. Under the short-term Schengen Visa, visitors can travel to Germany along with any other Schengen Zone country for a period of up to 90 days for up to six months for travel as well as business purposes. Applicants need to submit …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Frustrated Turks slam increased European Schengen visa rejections

Al Jazeera

Rejections are becoming increasingly common, even among financially secure Turkish citizens, applicants tell Al Jazeera. His experience is not unique – in fact, frustration is growing among Turks amid a rapid increase in reported Schengen visa rejections over the last few years for citizens trying to travel to Europe. The percentage of rejections of Schengen visa applications from Turkey was …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Airline ticket prices to rise by hundreds of euros this winter for travel outside Europe

NL Times

Flying within Europe will cost dozens of euros more per ticket this winter, while intercontinental travel will likely see prices rise by hundreds, industry experts told De Telegraaf. "We expect price increases of between 10 and 20 percent in the winter as a result of the flight tax, the sharp increase in airport charges and more expensive kerosene," said Marnix …

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3 years ago

Germany Raises Minimum Wages, Giving Nearly Two Million Workers A 25 Percent Pay Hike

News 18

Almost 2 million workers in Europe’s biggest economy are set for a big pay rise. Three German political parties agreed to form a new government on Wednesday, with left-leaning Social Democrat Olaf Scholz set to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor following lengthy coalition negotiations. The move could boost the income of nearly 2 million people in Germany who earn minimum …

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3 years, 6 months ago

EU eyes revamp of ID check-free zone to improve travel flow

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — The European Union unveiled plans Wednesday to revamp Europe’s ID check-free travel area after national coronavirus restrictions placed new strains on tourism, travel and business throughout the bloc over the last year. The travel zone, known as the “Schengen area,” is made up of 26 countries: 22 EU nations plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Panicked by Italy’s …

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