Indians lose Rs 662 cr to visa refusals: US, Schengen travel still a dream

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Visa rejections can lead to financial losses beyond application fees.

In December 2024, social media was flooded with accounts of Indian travellers struggling with visa rejections, particularly for the UAE.

For instance, last year Delhi-based Mayank Sharma lost Rs 3.5 lakh on flight and hotel bookings after his Schengen visa was denied.

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Topics: Travel insurance for visa denial Schengen visa fee hike Schengen visa rejection India Visa rejection rate 2024 Visa rejection financial loss Outbound travel from India 2024 Indian visa refusal costs US visa delays India Visa-friendly travel destinations 2024 Indian tourist visa rejection

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Published On: 2025-01-17 @ 17:26:41 (6 days ago)

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