Are you a citizen of the United Arab Emirates planning a trip to Europe? Given the high number of Schengen Visa applications from the UAE, it’s understandable that many of our readers have questions about the application process.  However, it’s important to know that Emirati citizens can currently travel to the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days without a Schengen Visa. Since May 2015, UAE passport holders are allowed to enter Europe Visa-free because the United Arab Emirates and the European Union have signed an agreement that exempts Emirati citizens from the Schengen Visa requirem ..read more

Wondering whether South African citizens need a Schengen Visa to enter Europe? The short answer is yes.  If you are from South Africa and want to visit Europe for a maximum of 90 days – for a holiday, business purposes or to visit your family, for example – then you must apply for a Schengen Visa.  We know that the thought of collecting all the required documents can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help you get organised and prepared.  In this post, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to get a Schengen Visa from South Africa, including the required documents ..read more

Are you a Turkish citizen looking to visit Europe? Since Turkey does not have Visa-free access to the Schengen Area, you must apply for a Schengen Visa to enter Europe. Many of our readers have inquired about the process for applying for a Schengen Visa from Turkey, and for good reason.  Turkey is one of the countries with the highest number of Schengen Visa applications.  The latest Schengen Visa statistics show that more than 270 million Schengen Visa applications have been submitted from Turkey in 2021, placing it as the second country with the highest number of applications subm ..read more