In 2025, Indian travelers filed a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications, with Switzerland surpassing France and Germany as the top European destination of choice.

Türkiye secured its spot as the world’s second-largest source of Schengen visa applications in 2025, trailing only China, according to newly released European Union data.

Indian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-largest source market globally. Switzerland…