u r right.. though i have never been denied a visa , I see that the docs for some Eu countries are simply funny.. but we as Indians don't have any say in it..and our companies / sponsors just sigh and do it.. but these countries get away by saying its for their security.. I can safely say some countries know how to make use of ''non tariff barriers'' in a very nice way to reduce or dscourage foreigners from being able to freely work in their countries...