US plans to mandate social media checks for visa-free visitorsThe US plans to require foreign visitors, including those from visa-free countries like Australia, Germany, Japan, and the UK, to provide f...
10 Dec, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
Japan to raise visa and departure fees for foreign touristsJapan is set to increase multiple fees for international travelers, including the departure tax, visa, and pre-entry screening charges, aim...
24 Oct, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
US confirms rules on Korean firms' use of B-1 visa: SeoulSouth Korean industry sources said that having workers enter on B-1 visas or through the visa waiver programme -- which permit business vis...
01 Oct, 2025, 01.56 PM IST
Couple follows ChatGPT for travel tips, what happened at the airport was a shock for them and a big lesson for othersPeople are using AI chatbots for guidance. But experts warn against over-reliance. A Spanish couple missed their flight to Puerto Rico. Cha...
18 Aug, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
Influencer couple miss flight after ChatGPT advice: How a small mistake turned their dream vacation into a nightmareA young influencer couple's dream trip to Puerto Rico turned into a nightmare after relying on ChatGPT for visa information. The AI chatbot...
15 Aug, 2025, 03.12 PM IST
Europe trip to cost more for some as EU triples digital entry feeStarting in late 2026, visa-free travelers to Europe, including those from the US, UK, Canada, and Indian passport holders with long-term v...
22 Jul, 2025, 11.45 AM IST
Europe to triple travel permit fee for foreignersThe digital travel permit for foreigners to enter the European Union should cost 20 euros ($23), almost triple the original planned fee, un...
18 Jul, 2025, 07.36 PM IST
US introduces new visa integrity fee of $250 for non-immigrantsStarting in 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will implement a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for non-immigrant visa applicants, subj...
10 Jul, 2025, 11.08 AM IST
US is on track to lose $12 billion in travel revenue in 2025The United States is projected to lose $12.5 billion in travel revenue in 2025, becoming the only country out of 184 analysed by the World ...
13 May, 2025, 12.36 PM IST
After Canada, UK, France, Germany, and Denmark, now Netherlands issues a U.S travel warning, Belgium to follow suit; here's what you need to take note of if you are travelling to the USANetherlands and Belgium have updated their travel advisories, cautioning LGBTQ+ travelers about differing US laws and stricter border contr...
26 Mar, 2025, 11.53 PM IST
UK will have an extra immigration step for US, Canadian, and Australian travelers starting January 2025Starting January 8, 2025, travelers from the US, Canada, and Australia will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the UK. ...
07 Dec, 2024, 02.05 PM IST
When will the ETIAS entry charges in Europe be implemented? Understanding the application processThe ETIAS visa waiver program for Europe, which involves travel entry charges, has encountered another postponement. Initially planned for ...
19 Oct, 2023, 09.02 PM IST
What not to do at your US student visa interviewThe United States will be opening up the first batch of stuudent visa appointments by mid-May. It has extended, until December 31, 2023, th...
10 May, 2023, 05.24 PM IST
United States to open first batch of student visa appointments mid-MayThe US government has extended the visa waiver program for in-person interviews until December 31, 2023, for certain eligible candidates ap...
01 May, 2023, 08.56 AM IST
US is waiving in-person interviews for more visa applicants; here's how long you have to wait if you've not made the cutApplicants applying through the interview waiver process should allow up to three weeks from the time a passport has been accepted at the V...
28 Apr, 2023, 07.15 AM IST
NRI Helpdesk: Can IR-5 immigrant visa holders travel to US despite travel ban?We have started an immigration helpdesk. You can write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will address the most p...
09 Aug, 2021, 02.37 PM IST
No specific, credible intelligence of copycat attack in US: Obama administrationThe FBI has been in communication with state and local law enforcement, to share the latest about what they know of attacks in Belgium, he ...
23 Mar, 2016, 02.07 PM IST