Indians Lose Over Rs154 Crore in Schengen Visa Fees as Rejections Mount
Indians lost an estimated ₹154 crore in non-refundable Schengen visa fees in 2025, following 181,111 application denials and…
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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