Armenian Schengen Visa Nightmare: Long Waits, Unexplained Rejections, and Shady Intermediaries

Armenian Schengen Visa Challenges: Long Waits and Unexplained Rejections YEREVAN, Armenia — Obtaining a Schengen visa from Armenia has become increasingly difficult, according to a recent video report. The report highlights significant delays in scheduling visa appointments, affecting both individual applicants and travel agencies. One travel agent interviewed stated, "Even getting an appointment for an interview is a rare stroke of luck these days." The video also reveals that many applicants, even those with a history of successful Schengen visa applications, are frequently rejected without receiving any clear explanation for the denial. This issue is further complicated by the emergence of intermediaries offering to secure appointments for a fee, raising concerns about corruption and unfair practices within the visa application process. The lack of transparency and the bureaucratic hurdles faced by Armenian citizens seeking to travel to Europe underscore the need for reform and greater accountability in the visa application process. The video concludes with a call for greater transparency and efficiency in the Schengen visa application process for Armenian citizens.