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'Our India policy starts with a clean slate and shared economic goals'Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is visiting India to foster stronger ties. The new Nepali government prioritizes good governance an...
Already in the Green Card queue? Here's what the new rules mean for youA new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the U...
Which visa holders face the highest risk under US’ new Green Card rules?A new USCIS policy memo is increasing discretionary scrutiny for Adjustment of Status applications, particularly impacting non-immigrant vi...
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
This Spanish city will introduce a tourist tax in October 2026Vigo, Spain, will implement a tourist tax of up to €2 per night starting October 2026 to manage visitor numbers and generate revenue. The p...
Venice reintroduces daytripper fee for tourists this year. Here's what you need to knowVenice will charge day visitors a fee from April to July 2026. This aims to control the large number of tourists visiting the city. The fee...
Gold rates in Dubai today: Latest 24K, 22K prices (April 2, 2026) at Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold, iGoldDubai remains a top destination for gold purchases, attracting global buyers with competitive rates and diverse designs. Today's gold price...
Returning to India with gold? New baggage rules remove value limit on jewelleryIndia's New Baggage Rules 2026 have removed value caps on jewellery brought by returning residents and tourists of Indian origin, now only ...
Budget 2026: Easier spending during overseas travelProposals to develop seven high-speed rail corridors and 15 archaeological sites, and create a national digital repository for destinations...
Union Budget 2026-27: Gems, jewellery sector seeks duty rationalisation, GST cutBudget 2026 Wishlist: India's gem and jewellery industry is pushing for significant changes in the upcoming Union Budget. The sector wants ...
Planning your dream Japan trip? New fees and restrictions are quietly stacking upJapan is seeing a sharp rise in interest from Indian travellers, with demand spreading beyond the cherry blossom season into winter and yea...
Japan to triple departure tax for foreign visitors from July 2026Japan will make overseas travel more expensive from July 2026. The departure tax will triple to ¥3,000 per person. This move aims to manage...
How Japan’s tax-free shopping rules are changing for foreign visitors this yearJapan is overhauling its tax-free shopping for foreign visitors, with new rules starting November 2026. The system will shift to a refund-b...
These international destinations are about to get costlier for touristsTravellers heading abroad in 2026 face new tourist taxes. Countries like Thailand, Japan, Norway, Greece, Italy, and Spain are implementing...
Thailand to introduce tourist tax for visitors soonThailand's new tourism minister plans to finally implement a 300-baht tourism tax, approved in February 2023, for visitor insurance and inf...
Wales to introduce tourist tax in 2027. Where else in the UK are visitors being charged?Wales will introduce a tourist tax from 2027. Overnight visitors may pay an extra £1.30 per night. Campsites and hostels will charge £0.75....
Norway to introduce tourist tax from 2026 to ease pressure on local infrastructureNorway will introduce a tourist tax in summer 2026, allowing municipalities to charge a 3% fee on overnight stays and cruise passengers. Th...
Maldives may be heading for debt default akin to Sri LankaMaldives faces potential debt default similar to Sri Lanka, with critical foreign reserves depletion and a substantial debt burden. The gov...
A move by Hungary could end up costing tourists a lot more to visit BudapestHungary is taking steps to combat overtourism in Budapest by nearly quadrupling the tax on short-term rentals and freezing new licenses for...
Dubai scraps 30% tax on alcohol sales amid economic reboundThe move is expected to further boost the appeal of Dubai to tourists and expatriate residents drawn by its more liberal lifestyle, compare...