Overview
- London-based software professional Kunal Kushwaha wrote on X that an Indian passport no longer adds value to his life due to restricted mobility.
- He said a recent Berlin trip left him without sufficient Schengen days to apply for another visa, preventing a planned visit to Dublin for a friend's celebration.
- Kushwaha described Schengen applications as feeling like a full-time job, citing repeated demands for bank statements, cover letters and bookings.
- He linked the travel constraints to broader frustrations, criticizing India's banking and KYC processes, rupee depreciation and worsening air quality.
- The post has drawn extensive online reaction with empathy and reform calls reported, and there is no indication of any official response so far.