Thousands of passengers are reported to be stranded due to delays in getting a Schengen visa. The embassies of these countries are facing delays due to getting Schengen visas to European countries, visas to Greece, Germany, Italy and Austria. The visa was issued less than two weeks earlier. Travel agents point out that despite waiting for months now, no action has been taken.
The embassies claim that the delay is due to a lack of staff after the expansion of Kovid. Greece is having the hardest time getting a visa. Agents say about 2.5 million applications are pending at the Greek embassy alone. Applying for a visa is a must after booking a flight ticket or hotel.
Many lost their money due to delays in getting visas and not being able to travel on the scheduled day. In addition, an application fee of Rs 12,000 has to be paid to the embassy. He also complained that the embassy officials were showing serious negligence even though he was asked to return his passport after being denied a visa. Even if you send an e-mail to the embassy, you will not receive a reply.
English summary; Delay in getting Schengen visa
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