The foreign student cash cow is running dry as US, UK & others tighten visa rulesAs major study destinations tighten visa and migration rules, universities in the UK, Canada, Australia and parts of the US are facing pres...
13 Nov, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Visa barriers push students from US and UK to Asia and Europe, global survey showsInternational students are shifting their preferences towards universities in Asia and Europe rather than traditional destinations. The sur...
12 Nov, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Migration to developed countries declines for second year: OECDMigration to developed countries experienced a decline of 1.6 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. Many Western nations faced backlash against...
12 Nov, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Canada to offer 200,000 additional permanent residence spaces in 2027 to workers and select applicantsCanada has outlined how it will allocate 200,000 additional permanent residence spaces in 2027 under its temporary resident-to-permanent re...
12 Nov, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Kazakhstan introduces QazETA travel authorisation for Indians, makes electronic approval mandatory from July 2027The Embassy of India in Astana has issued an advisory for Indian nationals travelling to Kazakhstan, highlighting the country's new QazETA ...
12 Nov, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
17-year-old Indian chess player faces US visa delays, Rs 50 lakh debt and scholarship uncertainty despite two GM normsIndian chess prodigy Md Imran is caught in a frustrating situation as US visa delays threaten his scholarship. Following the loss of his pa...
12 Nov, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Number of main visa categories cut from 13 to 9: Move aimed at boosting arrivals of tourists, patients, students, researchers, investorsThe Union home ministry has streamlined India's visa regime by reducing main visa categories from 13 to 9. Additionally, sub-categories hav...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Centre cuts visa categories from 13 to 9, reduces application form fields by up to 70%India has announced changes to its visa regime by reducing the main categories from 13 to nine. The number of sub-categories has also been ...
11 Nov, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
New Zealand moves visitor visa applications online, changing the process for Indian tourists and business travellersNew Zealand has moved most visitor visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system, ending the use of several older online form...
11 Nov, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Schengen travel rules to change in 2027 as Europe introduces new ETIAS authorisationTravellers from visa-exempt countries visiting the Schengen Area will need a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIA...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Dubai changes visa rules in 2026, expands visa-on-arrival access and relaxes property visa criteriaDubai has introduced several visa changes in 2026 that could affect Indian travellers, property owners, foreign professionals and long-term...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
South Africa expands Electronic Travel Authorization to Indian travellersSouth Africa's Electronic Travel Authorization system now allows online visa applications for 53 countries including India. The new ETA sys...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Canada introduces a single online asylum application system, revises refugee claim rulesCanada has introduced new asylum regulations from November 3, 2026, bringing a single online application process for all refugee claims, wh...
09 Nov, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Lithuania changes residence permit rules, creating fresh hurdles for Indian workers and studentsIn a move to tighten immigration control, Lithuania has established new residence permit rules that pose challenges for foreign nationals, ...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Canada launches free CRS calculator to help Express Entry candidates check new high-wage pointsCanadaVisa has released a free online calculator for Express Entry candidates to determine their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ...
06 Nov, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
India plans to cut visa categories from 13 to 9 and reduce application form fields by 70%In a significant turn of events, India's Union Home Ministry is undertaking a major overhaul of the country's visa system, reducing the exi...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Austria opens Working Holiday visa programme to Indians aged 18-30, including 11 other countriesYoung Indians can now embrace adventure through Austria's Working Holiday Programme, allowing them to explore the country while engaging in...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.23 PM IST