One in Six Schengen Visa Applications from India Fail as Financial Proofs Fall Short
Indian Schengen visa rejections hit 15.8% in 2025, with losses reaching ₹136 crore. High scrutiny continues in 2026,…
Shashank Singh reports on India and South Asia immigration for VisaVerge.com, with a strong focus on international students and the Indian diaspora — from F-1 study routes and student safety to news affecting Indians abroad and in the Gulf. He delivers timely, accurate coverage and presents complex developments in an accessible way. Shashank keeps VisaVerge's large South Asian readership at the forefront of the news that matters to them.
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