Footloose & visa-free, Indians chase global viewsSimplified visa rules and a stronger Indian passport are driving a surge in outbound travel in 2025, particularly to short-haul Asian desti...
26 Aug, 2025, 06.59 AM IST
New Zealand removes a key requirement for Indian visa applicantsNew Zealand is streamlining immigration for skilled migrants and international students by expanding its List of Qualifications Exempt from...
25 Jun, 2025, 02.52 PM IST
10 million tourists picked this Asian paradise over Thailand in 2025Malaysia topped Southeast Asia in Q1 2025 tourism with 10.1 million arrivals, boosted by visa exemptions for Indian and Chinese travelers. ...
06 Jun, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
Vietnam considers 10-year ‘golden visa’ to stay ahead in Southeast Asia’s tourism raceVietnam’s Tourism Advisory Board has proposed a long-term visa program to maintain its competitive edge in Southeast Asia's travel market. ...
06 Apr, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
This popular international travel destination is wooing South Indian citiesMalaysia has seen a 37% increase in Indian tourists over the past five years, with 1.1 million Indians visiting in 2024, making India the s...
06 Feb, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
Looking for a cheap foreign getaway? Consider this country featuring beaches, UNESCO sites & vibrant nightlifeMalaysia is the most affordable international destination from India in February, offering warm weather, moderate rainfall, and rich cultur...
04 Jan, 2025, 01.56 PM IST
Malaysia extends visa exemption for Indian nationalsMalaysia has extended visa exemptions for Indian and Chinese nationals until December 31, 2026, allowing 30-day visits. This initiative sup...
22 Dec, 2024, 12.08 PM IST
Bookings for no-visa destinations observes rise among Indian tourists this summerBookings for visa-free destinations from India are surging this summer, driven by young Indians. Airbnb reports 80% of bookings in Thailand...
12 Jun, 2024, 06.14 PM IST
Thailand extends visa exemption program for Indian touristsThailand has extended visa exemption for Indian and Taiwanese tourists until November 11, 2024, to boost tourism and economy. The country a...
07 May, 2024, 06.24 PM IST
Flying to Southeast Asia gets easier with more flights, easy visa rulesTraffic to Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia is increasing exponentially after the countries eased visa regime ...
19 Mar, 2024, 06.40 PM IST
UAE updates visa-on-arrival for 87 countries; is India included?The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its visa exemption policy, allowing citizens from 87 countries to enter without a pre-entry vis...
19 Mar, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
Visa-free locales top Indians' list for a foreign holidaySri Lanka and Thailand have seen a significant increase in bookings since offering visa exemptions. The holiday season saw a spike in booki...
16 Feb, 2024, 12.22 AM IST
Iran scraps visa requirement for Indian tourists. But there's a catchIran has removed visa requirements for Indian citizens, but with certain conditions. They can enter Iran without a visa once every six mont...
06 Feb, 2024, 06.07 PM IST
Iran scraps visa requirements for travellers from India, 32 other countriesThe decision is aimed at boosting tourism arrivals and attracting more visitors from countries around the world, said Iranian Minister of C...
15 Dec, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
Free visas no motivation as higher airfares suck the joy out of international tripsPopular and easily accessible destinations like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia have become visa-free for Indian travelers, leading to a ...
06 Dec, 2023, 12.17 PM IST
Thailand mulls easing visa rules to lure Indian, Chinese touristsSrettha discussed options with executives of Airports of Thailand Pcl and several airlines on Monday, with the near-term aim of attracting ...
30 Aug, 2023, 08.06 AM IST
Malaysia new arbitration hub for Indian rowsMalaysian PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced visa and work permit exemption, making Malaysia the first country to offer such facilities.
10 Nov, 2014, 12.16 PM IST