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20/10/2025

First batch is complete today 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉✅

19/10/2025

“Happy Diwali, my all friend! Let’s celebrate the festival of lights with laughter, sweets, and endless joy!”

17/10/2025

Night view in Serbia

Last night my friends are reach in Serbia

15/10/2025

Croatia 🇭🇷 is a beautiful country in southeastern Europe, known for its stunning Adriatic coastline, historic cities, and rich cultural heritage. Here’s a quick overview:

🌍 Geography

Capital: Zagreb

Location: Bordered by Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro; the western coast borders the Adriatic Sea.

Notable regions: Dalmatia, Istria, Slavonia

🏛️ History

Once part of Yugoslavia, Croatia declared independence in 1991.

Joined the European Union in 2013 and adopted the euro (€) as its currency in 2023.

🌆 Major Cities

Zagreb – Capital and cultural hub

Split – Historic port city, home to Diocletian’s Palace

Dubrovnik – “Pearl of the Adriatic,” famous for its medieval walls and as a Game of Thrones filming location

Rijeka – Major seaport and cultural center

🏖️ Tourism Highlights

Plitvice Lakes National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its waterfalls

Hvar and Korčula Islands – Popular for beaches and nightlife

Krka National Park – Beautiful river and waterfalls

Dubrovnik Old Town – Iconic walled city on the sea

🍽️ Cuisine

Influenced by Mediterranean and Central European flavors

Try:

Peka (meat or seafood baked under a bell-like lid)

Ćevapi (grilled minced meat)

Paški sir (Pag island cheese)

Rakija (fruit brandy)

Here’s the latest full update on applying for a visit (short-stay / Schengen Type C) visa for Croatia, including what financial evidence (bank balance etc.) you need. If you tell me your country, I can give you the exact details for your embassy/consulate, because some things vary.

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🇭🇷 Croatia Short-Stay Visa – Key Rules

Croatia is fully part of the Schengen Area since 1 January 2023.

A short-stay Schengen visa is for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

You should apply no more than 6 months before your travel date, and no later than 15 calendar days before your intended visit.

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📝 Documents & Steps Needed

Here’s a checklist of what you generally must prepare:

Requirement Details

Visa application form Fill out the short stay (Type C) visa form, sign it. Can be done online at [crovisa.mvep.hr] (or the equivalent). Print and submit.
Passport Validity: must have been issued within the last 10 years; must have at least two blank pages. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen area / Croatia.
Photo Recent, biometric standard.
Residence proof If you're applying from a country you're not a national of, show your residence permit or proof of legal stay in that country.
Travel insurance Must cover the entire stay + all Schengen area, with minimum coverage of €30,000 for emergencies, hospitalization and repatriation.
Proof of purpose E.g. hotel bookings, itinerary, flight reservations, invitation letters if staying with someone, etc.
Proof of payment of visa fee You’ll need to pay the visa fee when submitting the application.
Proof of social/professional status Employment certificate, school letter, business registration, etc.
Biometrics Fingerprints & photo are required, unless exempt (e.g. if you have given them in the last 59 months)

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💶 Financial / Bank Balance Requirements

This is one of the important parts, and Croatia has specific rules. Here are the up-to-date requirements:

You need to show you have “sufficient funds” to cover your stay + return travel.

Standard amount: about €70 per day of stay if you don’t have special proof like fully paid accommodation or a guarantee letter.

If you have either a certified guarantee letter from someone in Croatia, or proof of fully paid hotel / accommodation, the required amount drops to about €30 per day.

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🗓 Processing Time & Where to Apply

Processing usually takes 15 calendar days after submission. In special or complicated cases it may be extended (up to 30-60 days).

Submit in person at the Croatian embassy / consulate or VFS Global Visa Application Centre (if available in your country). If there is no Croatian diplomatic mission in your country, you may have to apply at a nearby country’s embassy.

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⚠ Things to Watch Out For

Bank statements should usually cover at least the last 3 months.

The balance should be fairly stable—not just a big deposit the day before applying. Consulates often check account history and regular income.

All documents should be consistent in dates (e.g., reservation, flights, entry/exit dates).

Even with visa, you can be asked at border entry to show that you have funds etc.

15/10/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! মোঃ রবিউল, Anita Roy, Pathik Dalui, তারক মন্ডল

14/10/2025

The overall Schengen approval rate was about 52.2%, so applying to one of these countries significantly increases your odds.

Northern and Eastern European countries like Iceland, Slovakia, and Hungary have particularly high approval rates.

Popular tourist destinations like Italy and Greece also have strong approval rates, so you don’t have to sacrifice travel appeal for visa ease.

If your goal is maximizing your chances, focusing on these countries for your first Schengen visa application could save you time, money, and stress.
Perfect! Let’s break it down with a simple table showing approval and rejection rates for the top 10 easiest Schengen visa countries based on 2024 data:

Rank Country Approval Rate Rejection Rate

1 Iceland 91.25% 8.75%
2 Slovakia 89.25% 10.75%
3 Italy 88.72% 11.28%
4 Romania 88.36% 11.64%
5 Switzerland 88.12% 11.88%
6 Hungary 87.23% 12.77%
7 Norway 87.20% 12.80%
8 Greece 85.86% 14.14%
9 Austria 85.78% 14.22%
10 Luxembourg 85.65% 14.35%

✅ Observation: Even the “lowest” on this list (Luxembourg) still approves over 85% of applications—much higher than the overall average of 52.2%.

If you want, I can also make a quick visual chart so you can see at a glance which countries are the easiest versus the hardest for Schengen visas. That’s often more intuitive than numbers alone. Do you want me to do that?

08/10/2025

Moving from India to Europe is a big step — lots to think about, but with good planning it can go much more smoothly. I’ll outline a plan and key things to consider; feel free to tell me which European country you're considering so I can be more specific.

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Key Things to Consider

1. Visa / Residency / Permit

What kind of visa will you need? (Work, student, family reunification, etc.)

Schengen vs non-Schengen rules depending on the country.

There are newer rules for Indian citizens: for example, the EU has introduced a “cascade” regime offering multi-entry Schengen visas (2-yrs, potentially 5-yrs) for frequent travellers.

Check if your passport is valid for sufficiently long, and whether there are specific education, job, or proof-of-means requirements.

2. Cost of Moving / Shipping

Shipping household items by sea vs by air; sea is much cheaper but slower.

Example: Moving from India to Germany via FCL by sea can cost between INR 3,40,000 to 4,50,000 (sea, full container load).

For less than a full container, LCL or “partial packing/shipping” rates are lower.

Also factor in customs duties, insurance, packaging, transport from port to final location.

3. Cost of Living Differences

Europe tends to cost more overall than India (housing, utilities, groceries, childcare etc.).

For example, living in Croatia is about 104% more expensive than India on average in many categories.

But costs vary a lot by city, region, lifestyle. Big cities in countries like Germany, France, Scandinavia are much more expensive; smaller towns or Eastern Europe can be more affordable.

4. Housing & Daily Life

What kind of accommodation you’ll get, in what type of area. Rents, deposits, furnishing, utilities.

Getting familiar with transportation, banking, health insurance, taxes etc.

5. Language, Culture, Integration

Does the country speak English widely or will you need to learn the local language?

How easy/difficult is adjusting to food, climate, social norms.

6. Income & Savings

What job or income do you expect (or have)? After taxes, rent etc., how much saving or comfort you can expect.

Also, the tax regime in the destination, remittances back to India if needed, etc.

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A Rough Move-Timeline / Checklist

Here’s a suggested timeline with tasks. Adjust depending on how far ahead you are.

When What to do

12-18 months before (if possible) − Research countries: cost of living, visa rules, job opportunities.
− Check your passport validity, get important documents ready, translations if needed.
− Save for moving costs, deposit + rent etc.

− If studying, apply to schools / universities; if working, search for job & visa sponsorship.
6-12 months before − Choose city / region.
− Start visa application.
− Plan shipping / downsizing: decide what to take, what to sell/dispose.
− Look for housing options (temporary and permanent).
− Plan finances: open international bank account maybe, check currency transfers.
3-6 months before − Book shipping / define moving company.
− Finalise housing (lease etc.).
− Healthcare: get insurance, vaccinations, if needed.
− Learn basic language, local regulations.
− Notify institutions in India (bank, school, employer) about move.

1-2 months before − Pack and ship.
− Utility shut-offs, subscription cancellations.
− Confirm travel plans.
− Arrange arrival logistics (airport pickup, temporary stay).

After arrival − Register locally, get your residence permit.
− Open bank account, register for healthcare.
− Set up phone / internet etc.
− Explore the city, meet locals / network. − Adjust finances, budget living costs.

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If you tell me which European country or city you are leaning toward (e.g. Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, etc.), and whether you're moving for work, study, or other reasons, I can put together a more specific plan (costs, visa-steps, housing, etc.). Do you want to do that?

06/10/2025

The EU Council and Parliament have agreed on new grounds that will trigger the suspension of the visa-free travel regime for third countries.
Four new grounds for suspension have been added to the existing ones.
The two institutions also want to increase the duration of the visa suspension by three months.
The European Union Council and Parliament have agreed to update the rules that may trigger the suspension of visa-free travel for third countries to the Schengen Area.

The changes were approved today, June 17, 2025, and it means that more countries risk having visa exemption revoked under the new rules, Schengen.News reports.

With this amended law, the EU will be better placed to react to situations where visa-free travel is being abused or works against the interests of the EU.

European Union Council
The Council and the Parliament agreed to add a number of other reasons for visa-free suspension to the existing grounds.

One of the main reasons that may trigger the visa exemption suspension is the lack of alignment of a country’s visa-free regime with the EU’s visa policy. The lack of visa policy alignment is considered to lead to increased irregular migration, and for this reason, unified rules are seen as necessary.

Third countries that operate investor citizenship schemes and offer citizenship in exchange for investments also risk having the visa-free travel agreement suspended if they do not meet all the criteria before granting citizenship to foreign nationals.

In addition to the above-mentioned, the Parliament explained that countries that represent hybrid threats and those with a deterioration in the EU’s external relations also risk having the visa exemption mechanism suspended.

EU Council & Parliament Want to Increase Duration of Visa Suspension From Current 9 to 12 Months
Regarding the period of visa-free travel suspension, the EU Council and Parliament said that they want to extend it from the current nine for 12 months.

The Council and the EP want the duration of the temporary suspension of the visa exemption to increase from the current period of nine months to 12 months. This initial period can be extended by a further 24 months.

European Union Council
The temporary suspension period allows the EU Commission to engage in talks with the third country concerned so that they can find a solution for the reasons that led to the circumstances.

However, if it is concluded that the third country is not addressing the reasons, the EU can decide to permanently revoke the visa-free travel regime.

The new legislation will also include thresholds for some of the suspension grounds, which will lead to more clarity on when the suspension will take effect and make the mechanism more effective.

#এই প্রতিবেদনের মূল বিষয়বস্তু নিচে সংক্ষেপে উপস্থাপন করা হলো:

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🔒 ইইউ'র ভিসা-মুক্ত ভ্রমণ নীতিতে বড় পরিবর্তন

নতুন সিদ্ধান্ত:
ইউরোপীয় ইউনিয়নের কাউন্সিল ও পার্লামেন্ট এমন নতুন নিয়মে একমত হয়েছে, যার ফলে তৃতীয় দেশগুলোর জন্য ভিসা-মুক্ত ভ্রমণ সুবিধা স্থগিত করা সহজ হবে।

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📌 প্রধান পরিবর্তনসমূহ:

1. ভিসা স্থগিতের জন্য ৪টি নতুন কারণ যুক্ত করা হয়েছে:

ইইউ’র ভিসা নীতির সাথে অসামঞ্জস্যতা।

অনিয়মিত অভিবাসন বৃদ্ধি।

বিনিয়োগের বিনিময়ে নাগরিকত্ব (Golden Passport) প্রকল্পের অপব্যবহার।

হাইব্রিড হুমকি বা ইইউ’র বহিরাগত সম্পর্কের অবনতি।

2. স্থগিতের সময়কাল বাড়ানো হয়েছে:

আগে: সর্বোচ্চ ৯ মাস।

এখন: প্রাথমিকভাবে ১২ মাস + অতিরিক্ত ২৪ মাস (প্রয়োজনে)।

3. স্থায়ী বাতিলের সম্ভাবনা:

যদি সংশ্লিষ্ট দেশ সমস্যা সমাধানে ব্যর্থ হয়, তাহলে ইইউ স্থায়ীভাবে ভিসা-মুক্ত সুবিধা বাতিল করতে পারে।

4. নতুন সীমা ও প্রক্রিয়ার স্পষ্টতা:

কখন এবং কীভাবে স্থগিতাদেশ কার্যকর হবে তা এখন আরও সুস্পষ্ট।

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📝 বর্তমান অবস্থা:

এই পরিবর্তনগুলো ২০২৫ সালের ১৭ জুন অনুমোদিত হয়েছে, তবে এখনো এটি চূড়ান্ত নয় — চুক্তিটি কার্যকর হতে হলে ইইউ কাউন্সিল ও পার্লামেন্টের চূড়ান্ত অনুমোদন প্রয়োজন।

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⚠️ প্রভাবিত হতে পারে:

যেসব দেশ ইইউ’র নিয়ম ও নীতির সঙ্গে সামঞ্জস্য রাখছে না, তারা ভবিষ্যতে ভিসা-মুক্ত সুবিধা হারাতে পারে।

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06/10/2025

22/09/2025

the new system works ??

No more passport stamps: Croatia to introduce new EU Entry/Exit System from October 2025

Croatia is preparing to implement the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which will replace the traditional passport stamping process for non-EU nationals.
The system is fully operational and will begin gradual application across Croatia from 12 October 2025, in line with the EU-wide rollout, Croatia’s Ministry of Interior confirmed.

The EES will be in force at all international border crossings, as well as at selected border points with Bosnia and Herzegovina that are temporarily designated for international traffic under bilateral agreements.

How the new system works

The Entry/Exit System is designed to enhance border security and speed up procedures.

Instead of border officers stamping passports, the system will automatically record travellers’ personal details, passport data, and the dates and times of entry and exit.

It will also log any refusals of entry to Croatia or the wider Schengen Area.

On their first entry into Croatia or the EU, non-EU nationals subject to the system will have to provide biometric data – four fingerprints and a facial photograph – alongside their passport.

These details will be securely stored and used for future crossings. At subsequent entries, border checks will compare a live facial image with the stored biometric profile, making the process quicker and more secure.

Who it applies to

The new system does not apply to EU citizens. Croatian nationals, as well as citizens of other EU member states, will continue crossing borders with their passport or national ID card without having to provide biometric data under the EES.

This rule also applies to EU citizens who live in neighbouring countries or any other non-EU state.

Where to find more information

Full details about the Entry/Exit System and its implementation are available on the official EES website.

09/08/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Nironjon Roy, Sintu Das, Humaira Akter

04/07/2025

For travel to the Schengen Area, including countries like Croatia, a valid passport is required. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay, and get an entry stamp upon arrival. Non-EU citizens may need a Schengen visa for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Key points for travel to the Schengen Area:
Passport:

# A valid passport (issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity beyond your intended stay) is essential.
Visa:

# Non-EU citizens may need a Schengen visa for stays up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
Schengen Area:
# The Schengen Area is a group of 29 European countries that have abolished border controls between them.
Entry Stamp:
Make sure you get an entry stamp in your passport when you first enter the Schengen Area.
180-day period:

# The 90/180-day rule means you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period.

within the Schengen Area:
Once inside the Schengen Area, you can travel between countries without border checks.
Other requirements:

may also need to provide proof of travel insurance, accommodation, and sufficient funds for your stay.
Croatia:
Croatia is part of the Schengen Area, so the same rules apply.