Indians in UAE to enjoy lower fares and prompt Schengen visa processing time 

A Schengen visa stands as a coveted gateway for short-term European adventures, permitting access across multiple countries in the Schengen area. For Indian residents residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the prospect of European travel has become more enticing.

Notably, affordable airfares and expedited processing times for Schengen visas, averaging around two weeks, have recently emerged. This positive shift comes in the wake of increased winter travel from UAE and GCC residents to sought-after European holiday destinations. Addressing previous challenges, Schengen visa appointments, which once stretched to one or two months, have been significantly expedited. 

European embassies in the UAE now offer quicker processing times, providing a more efficient avenue for individuals keen on exploring Europe to plan their travels seamlessly. Spanning 23 EU member countries and associated neighbours, the Schengen area beckons with newfound accessibility for Indian residents in the UAE.

A Schengen visa serves as an entry permit for short-term or temporary visits, granting individuals access to travel within the Schengen area, encompassing multiple European countries.

Indian residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) planning trips to Europe can now benefit from more affordable airfares and faster processing times for Schengen visas, with wait times averaging two weeks or less. During the recent winter travel season, there was a notable increase in UAE and GCC residents travelling to European holiday destinations. However, Schengen visa appointments from October to the end of December would take up to one or two months to be processed, which often discouraged travellers.

Presently, European embassies in the UAE have made available slots for bookings, allowing visas to be processed in under two weeks. This facilitates individuals who have already shown interest in visiting Europe to make travel plans more efficiently.

The Schengen area includes 23 of the 27 EU member countries, along with associated neighbours Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.