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...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Beyond Big Four: Indian students are dumping default study abroad settingsIndian students are diversifying study abroad destinations beyond the US, UK, Canada, and Australia due to stricter visa rules, rising cost...
07 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
A new reality dawns on the Dubai skylineDubai’s real estate sector is currently navigating through turbulent waters due to geopolitical upheavals. Interest from entry-level buyers...
04 Apr, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Saudi Arabia launches unified helpline number for expired visa queriesSaudi Arabia has launched a unified helpline, 992, for visa-related inquiries as a relief window for expired visas approaches its April 18,...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
UAE launches new category under the Golden Visa programmeDubai's Golden Visa programme now welcomes waqf donors, recognizing their contributions to humanitarian causes. A new category, 'financial ...
18 Oct, 2025, 12.06 PM IST
How to get a refund of Dubai visit visa security depositDubai residents can reclaim their visit visa security deposits after their sponsored family members depart the UAE or change their visa sta...
08 Oct, 2025, 05.44 PM IST
Dubai-based group apologises for 'confusion' over 'lifetime visa' claimsRayad Group, a Dubai-based company, apologized for disseminating incorrect information about the UAE government granting lifetime golden vi...
10 Jul, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s haven status tested by Mideast crisisThe UAE has remained resilient amid escalating Middle East tensions, continuing to attract global capital and maintain economic stability d...
27 Jun, 2025, 10.29 AM IST
From fee to different documents required: The ultimate guide to Dubai visa for IndiansIndians need a visa to visit Dubai, with options including a tourist e-visa (96-hour, 30-day, 90-day), Transit Visa, and the prestigious Go...
23 Mar, 2025, 01.07 PM IST
Dubai-bound Indian tourists in for a shock as visa rejections surgeDubai visa rejections surge, impacting Indian travelers with stricter documentation requirements. Travel agents report increased financial ...
09 Dec, 2024, 11.30 AM IST
UAE Visa Amnesty program begins: Indian Consulate in Dubai issues advisoryThe UAE has launched a two-month visa amnesty program starting September 1, allowing illegal residents to regularise their status or leave ...
01 Sep, 2024, 11.57 AM IST
UAE increases transit visa fee. Read more to know the new cost and rulesThe details are not yet listed on the the immigration authority’s website, however visa outsourcing firm VFS has confirmed the changes in t...
14 Mar, 2023, 11.45 AM IST
The UAE is working on expanding its 5-year multi-entry tourist visaThe five-year tourist visa allows the holder to enter and leave the UAE multiple times, as long as they remain in the country for at least ...
16 Dec, 2022, 12.16 PM IST
UAE announces free transit visa from Dubai, Abu Dhabi for two daysIndia is already the number one international tourist source market for Dubai. Nearly 1.8 crore Indians travel to the UAE every year with D...
18 Jun, 2018, 11.09 AM IST
Indians with US visas to receive visa on arrival in UAEThe UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week circulated a letter to all authorities to grant Indians with US visa or green card to get UAE...
25 Apr, 2017, 05.29 PM IST
Visa fees rise on the back of rupee’s fallSome countries, including US, have started raising their visa fees in recent days for this reason, and travel agents say other nations may ...
04 Mar, 2016, 02.37 PM IST