If you were travelling to Europe this time last year, you probably remember the visa chaos. While things are looking up this year, it’s still a scramble with many countries. But if you plan ahead and play it smart, you can still make your long summer getaway to Europe happen.
Schengen visas
The turnaround time for Schengen visas is currently averaging at 15-20 working days. “France is now issuing visas in five to six days, while Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Italy and Portugal are processing applications within 15 working days; Greece is taking 3 weeks,” says Rajeev Kale, President and Country Head, Holidays, MICE, Visa – Thomas Cook (India) Limited.
Getting that first appointment, however, is another thing. Appointments for France are going full, save for a few slots here and there. A quick check on VFS told us that Bengaluru has slots on 5 May and New Delhi on 12 June, while…
