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
New Zealand changes residence rules for parents with unlawfully staying children from November 12New Zealand will tighten its residence rules from November 12, 2026, preventing parents and other secondary applicants from securing reside...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
NASA job applications: $164,395 salary for astronaut posts as selected candidates can live on Moon and Mars; check direct link, eligibility and deadlineNASA astronaut applications: NASA has opened applications for its next astronaut class, with selected candidates potentially getting the op...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.47 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
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
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
UAE Golden Visa: International graduates from top 100 universities can qualify for 10-year residencyThe UAE has rolled out a remarkable 10-year Golden Visa aimed at graduates from the world's top 100 universities. Candidates must boast a m...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
India-EU trade deal to ease mobility for Indian professionals, but work visas will still be requiredThe proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement is set to simplify temporary entry for Indian professionals. It includes provisions ...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.55 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
New Zealand Parent Resident Visa applicants receive estimated selection dates under the queue systemNew Zealand has released a new system that allows applicants to monitor their position in the Parent Resident Visa queue. The Immigration N...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
US Green Card lottery 2027: Court blocks reopening of Diversity Visa programme; what applicants should knowThe US Diversity Visa lottery programme for 2027 is currently suspended due to ongoing legal disputes. A federal appeals court has temporar...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Green card lottery cancelled for fiscal year 2027? Check latest status of Diversity Visa Program that offers 55,000 US visas?Diversity Visa Program is also called the green card lottery. It was introduced to extend immigration opportunities for people of particula...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Australia's new biometric rule for Indian visa applicants: Who will have to comply? High Commission clarifiesAustralian High Commission in India has exclusively mentioned that Australia’s expanded biometric requirements will cover most temporary an...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST