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Source: TH
Context: Indian nationals can now obtain long-term multi-entry Schengen visas with a validity of two years, provided they have lawfully used two visas within the previous three years.
This decision, announced by the European Union, aims to facilitate travel for individuals with an established travel history, subject to passport validity. The move comes as part of the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, aiming to enhance cooperation on migration policy. The Schengen visas allow short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in the Schengen area, comprising 29 European countries, including 25 EU states and four non-EU states.
About the Schengen area:
It is the world’s largest free travel area, encompassing 27 countries. This includes 23 of the 27 EU members and all members of the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland). Originating in 1985 as an intergovernmental project among five EU countries – France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg – it facilitates seamless travel across participating nations.
