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
Soaring fares fail to ground year-end international travel plansDespite a 25% increase in international airfares, bookings for year-end overseas holidays among Indians have risen by one-third. Many trave...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.47 AM 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
Centre relaxes passport, visa rules for select foreign nationals; revises Nepal, Bhutan travel normsThe Centre has announced amendments to immigration rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in India. Pakistani citizens ...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.30 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
US Midterm Elections 2026: Could the SMARTER Act change how Indians get US Green Cards?With the upcoming midterm elections, a new immigration proposal in Congress could reshape the future of green cards and family sponsorship,...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.28 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
US Midterm elections 2026: Who really controls H-1B visas, green cards and student visas for Indians?As the US Midterm elections approach, their results may have profound implications for immigration regulations regarding visas. Congress's ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Global business school applications fall 10%; Indian students increasingly turn to Europe, Asia: GMAC reportGlobal applications for graduate management education programmes declined by 10% for the 2026-27 class. Europe and Asia reported growth, wh...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.25 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
UK work visa applications fall 43%, and student visa applications drop 19% in latest figuresApplications for Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas have declined sharply in the UK. The decline in student visa applications ...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
New Zealand expands business visitor visa rules and specialist work visa eligibility for foreign professionals and providersNew Zealand has expanded the scope of activities permitted under its Business Visitor Visa for foreign nationals. Indian professionals plan...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
China updates visa application process for Indian travellers; removes service centre feesFrom November onwards, the visa application process for Indian travellers to China will see changes that must be followed. An online applic...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.11 PM IST