Visa Travel Itinerary

  If you’ve ever wondered if there were any tips for buying the best travel insurance for USA from India, you wouldn’t be the first one to do so. Travel insurance is a boon if you are constantly traveling to the USA or anywhere else for that matter. One of the best travel insurance tips is to try purchasing travel insurance right before your departure to places that cover a medical insurance, free medical stays if necessary and an emergency flight service to get you back home whenever needed. Don’t think about how long or short your trip or the distance is. Think about how safe you can be if you invest a little in travel insurance. So, having  travel insurance for USA from India or any international trip is always advisable. An important thing to know is that medical expenses are costlier in other countries than in India. To exemplify, if you have a major finger cut and need to get it stitched, it might hardly cost you 3000/- rupees in India but if you bill it in USA, it will ...

  Having a passport is the first step to feeling like the world is your oyster and you can just pack up and go anywhere, but that’s not the case for those of us who hold a weak passport. Want to go on an adventure or maybe run away for a peaceful getaway abroad? First you need to go through a ton of documents, appointments, and maybe changing your travel dates a couple of times. If you’re lucky enough and you’ve got Europe as the destination in mind, you get a multi-entry Schengen visa longer than your trip. Those who manage to get a Schengen visa for one year or longer win the lottery, but they’re not leaving it up to fate anymore. The EU has defined the rules for  getting a five-year multiple-entry visa to the Schengen area , and they’re somewhat promising! Only this month, they started implementing a new visa code with a bit of a higher price and a more flexible period in which you could apply before your trip. Other than that, they’ve rolled out a clear and easy guide on h...

  Travelling to Europe has never been much easier. Since the inception of the Schengen VISA, it is easily possible for one to travel between several countries in Europe on a single VISA. Schengen VISA covers a total of 26 countries which includes the 22 EU countries and the other four are then non-EU countries. The Schengen tourist visa can allow you to travel to these European countries without any hassle.  Schengen Visa allows traveling between the countries of Austria, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and The Netherlands in a single trip rather than obtaining a visa for each country separately. Also, getting a Schengen Visa can widen your travel horizons and help you to explore all of the Europe without having much to do with your VISA process. Obtaining a Schengen Visa is not that hard. You must know few basic things that are required to apply. Due to increase in the travel and tour...

  Schengen Visa Itinerary has been a part of more than one million travel dreams. We offer a superior, quick and hassle-free Schengen Visa Facilitation service. With a highly professional and dedicated team of Travel visa Experts, we are here to cater to all your Schengen Visa application requirements Throughout your visa process, you will have a dedicated Visa Expert handling your application. Here are the steps to apply for a Schengen Visa through Akbar Travels: Step 1 : Provide your travel details to our Visa Expert and get all your queries answered. Step 2 : Pay the visa fee and upload your documents online through our secured online document locker to ensure its confidentiality. Step 3 : Our Visa Expert will verify the documents, complete your visa application and schedule your appointment. Step 4 : On the appointment day visit the Visa Application Center (VAC) to submit your Bio-metrics (fingerprinting & photograph) and documents. Step 5 : Receive your Visa. Basic Require...

    Indians are now travelling more than ever. Europe is undoubtedly the first choice for many from India. Ask any avid traveler from India, they would have a bucket list filled with places to see in Europe. If you see by the data, the number of people travelling to Europe from India has doubled since 2014. So how do you travel to Europe? Of course, Indian passport holders are required to obtain Visas from the respective embassies. But there’s a convenient setup among 26 European countries who form the Schengen area of Europe. It is enough for Indian Passport holders to obtain a Schengen Visa to visit all these nations. Basics about the Schengen area According to a border agreement named Schengen Area Agreement, 26 European countries allow EU citizens to travel freely within the area. And for Non-EU citizens, with proper Schengen Visa, they are allowed to travel freely within the Schengen area for a limited period of 90 days within six months of issue of the Visa. Non-EU citiz...

  First of all, it is essential to choose the type of Schengen Visa based on your purpose of travel. Make a note that there are different limitations that apply to a particular Visa type. Let me break down the  types of Schengen Visas available for your travel from India to Europe. 1. Uniform Schengen Visas (USV) This Visa obtained from one of the Schengen countries can be used to travel any Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days within 6 months of visa issue. This visa can be obtained in the form of a single entry, double-entry or multiple-entry as per the purpose of travel. Single-entry allows the visa holder to enter the Schengen area only once, while the double-entry visa holder can enter the Schengen area twice within 6 months of issue. Multiple-entry visa allows the visa holder to enter and exit the Schengen area multiple times as long as he adheres to the 90/180 rule.  The multiple-entry visa can be applied for 1-year, 3-year or 5-year period with the necessary doc...

  Introduction A flight booking and travel itinerary are key documentary requirements for a Schengen visa.  In this article, we discuss the relevance of these documents in an application for a Schengen visa. Depending on the purpose of your visit, your visa may be refused if you fail to submit either of these documents. What is a Travel Itinerary? An itinerary is simply a document that details your travel plans. It usually provides details of hotel bookings, flight arrangements, and daily activities or schedules for the duration of your stay.  An itinerary is only required for journeys undertaken for tourism or private purposes.   It must usually specify the places you intend to visit by way of schedule of activities. Article 14(1)(a) of the Visa Code states an applicant for a Schengen visa shall present documents indicating the purpose of the journey. Further, Annex II(A) (3) (b) of the Code states that for journeys undertaken for tourism or personal reasons, the ap...

    Apart from other things, Coronavirus has hit the travel industry quite hard. In fact, it comes right after 9/11 when it comes to hitting the travel industry. Reportedly, massive loss of around $100 million is borne by airlines in the Middle East itself. The worldwide impact on airlines is expected to be around $30 billion, a staggering number which has the industry reeling in shock. But, if you move away from the industry numbers, the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting travelers on a more personal front with lakhs of tourists cancelling or postponing their travel plans. In both cases, a lot of money, including hotel payments and flights are at stake, and there is no knowing if your travel insurance covers it. ·           If you have a travel insurance policy, are about to cancel/postpone a trip and are wondering if your travel insurance will safeguard you, this is what you need to know. ·       ...

  If you’re heading on a holiday this year, then  Single Trip travel insurance  can help protect you if something goes wrong. You can be covered from the moment you purchase your holiday to the second you get back home. Below is some information about our insurance products, for which Terms a nd Conditions apply. Please visit the policy information hub for full details. No matter where you’re travelling to, travel insurance is just as essential as your passport and your boarding pass. This is because it helps cover the cost if something goes wrong; if you need to cancel your trip before you go, for example, or if you suffer an injury or illness while you’re away, you’ll be protected. If you’re only going on one holiday this year, then Single Trip holiday insurance is the best option for you.  You can get cover for the duration of your trip (up to 180 days), whether you’re holidaying in the UK, Europe or somewhere else abroad.   What's covered with our Annual Mul...

  With the Schengen visa, you can travel to 26 countries in Europe.  The countries in the Schengen agreement allow for free movement of people from one country to another.  Let’s take an example. Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Hungary – these 4 countries belong to the Schengen zone and you are allowed to travel and stay in any of these countries for a period of 90 days. If you are planning to visit multiple countries, your visa application should be submitted to the country where you will be staying the longest. Let’s take this example, ‘Mike” is visiting Paris, Luxembourg and Amsterdam. He flies (return trip) to Paris and stays there for 3 days, 6 days in Amsterdam and 2 days in Luxembourg. Mike will apply to the Netherlands (Amsterdam) consulate for Visa.   Helpful Tips on Applying for Schengen Visa Schengen Visa is issued as a single entry or a multiple entry visa. •             A single-entry visa allow...

  When you apply for the Schengen Visa, here are certain things you need to be aware of. This is also their basic checklist that applies to all Schengen applications. 1.           Schengen Visa application form is available online for free.  Certain countries coordinate with VFS to process visas and you can apply online for the same (and then print the application form for submission) 2.           Schengen Visa application fees is 60 Euros, payable in your local currency (as of August 2018) 3.           If the visa application is processed by VFS, you will have to pay additional fees to VFS 4.           Travel Insurance  of 30,000 Euros is required. Get your travel insurance here 5.           Insurance Advice: Policy should include repatriation covera...

  Traveling to a European country is a dream come true for many of us. Be it related to work or for the sheer joy of traveling, buying a travel insurance policy will always ensure that you don’t get affected by a travel-related perils. To help you out, here are a few things you need to know about travel insurance when visiting a Schengen country. Mandatory Requirements for Schengen Travel Insurance in India 1.           If you intend to travel to any of the Schengen countries like United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, etc. you will require travel insurance. This document is important while procuring a visa. Thus, you require travel insurance for Schengen visa. 2.           To get your Schengen visa, approach the embassy or consulate of the country you wish to visit. Remember that your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the planned stay period. 3.    ...

  Proof of Accommodation for Visa The most important supporting documents for Schengen Visa Application are a Proof of Accommodation as well as flight reservation  the diplomatic office of the relevant Schengen country has to see you prearranged place to stay for the duration of your visit in the destined country. Below also check for our travel service to hotel booking for all visa application and flights itinerary for visa.   The Embassy does that through the following recognized forms: •             An Evidence of a Place to Stay, such as  Hotel Booking or Reservation , •             An Invitation from The Host with a Copy of His Passport (proof of sponsorship), •             An evidence of a pre-paid tour with details of your payment to the tour operator Please see below snippet from embassy official ...