From the 4th of June 2009, holders of a Permanent Residence Permit issued by the United Kingdom or one of the Schengen States, do not require a visa for a max. stay of 180 days.

From the 27th of April 2009, people travelling to France for tourism will have to provide a reservation confirmation issued directly by the hotel clearly stating the visa national’s full names, the dates of check-in and out, the hotel address and contact details. Bookings made via a reservation centre or travel agencies will no longer be accepted. To ensure that visa nationals comply with the legislation in regards to the reality of stay in France, controls will be made prior and after the visa has been granted.

Nationals of India who are attending the Formula One event (and holding proof thereof) to be held between April 24 and 26, 2009, will be able to obtain a visa on arrival for a stay of max. 14 days, free of charge. These visas can only be used between April 12 and April 26, 2009.

From March 18, Nationals of India are visa exempt, provided holding approval from online registration and valid visa or permanent resident card from a Schengen member state, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom or U.S.A.

As of 23rd January 2009, all Russian travel visas will be processed by VFS Ltd and are to be submitted there.

From 16 January 2009, visas for Italy can be applied at its Visa Application Centre on 16 January 2009. This service is available to all nationals residing in the South of England and South of Wales who wish to apply for a Schengen visa only for tourism or business.

Switzerland has joined the Schengen visa scheme on 12th December 2008 and all Indians will need to apply for a schengen visa if visiting Switzerland for tourism purposes. If the applicant already possess a valid schengen visa issued by other schengen country then they can use it to visit Switzerland.

From 17th November 2008, applications of visa applicants holding a C-Visit British visa or with a British Residency valid for 6 months or less will not be processed.

Due to the high number of applications received by the Belgium Embassy, the Visa Application Centre will process only 60 applications per day on a first serve basis.

From 1st November 2008, the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) will only accept visa applications from those who have previously arranged an appointment on-line.

From 15th September 2008, applications for a Schengen visa can also be submitted at the Netherlands Visa Application Centre.

From 30th June 2008, all visa applicants resident in Great Britain and Northern Ireland must apply for their visa through the online visa application service. Any applications made on old forms; original paper forms or downloaded/ photocopied versions of the new form will be returned with all supporting documents to the applicant, which will delay the application process.