A group of IIM Calcutta alumni planned a reunion trip to Croatia. Eleven members needed Schengen visas, applied well in advance. Only nine, including foreign citizens, could travel. Visa delays caused significant financial losses and reunion cancellation. The Croatian embassy did not respond to inquiries. Travel agents advise obtaining Schengen visas from other countries for Croatia.
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