Pakistan issues 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrimsPakistan has granted over 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims traveling from India. They will visit Punjab province for the Baisakhi festival and ...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Qatar halts a visa service for Pakistanis after tightening of visa rules by Saudi Arabia and UAEQatar has suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani nationals, requiring travelers to obtain visas in advance due to regional te...
02 Apr, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Middle East War: Close to 1,000 Indians evacuated from Doha as Qatar Airways ramps up flightsIn a significant development, nearly 1,000 Indian nationals have successfully made their way back from Doha. Over the past three days, thei...
09 Mar, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Indian embassy in Qatar to get headcount of stranded Indians amid Mideast conflictIndian nationals stranded in Qatar can now register with their embassy. This is for tourists and Hayya A1 visa holders affected by flight c...
08 Mar, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Iran-Israel conflict: Indian Embassy issues safety advisory in QatarIndian nationals in Qatar are urged to stay indoors and follow local safety guidance. Air travel remains suspended. Kuwait offers automatic...
05 Mar, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
What Qatar’s Hayya portal is and how it helps visitors get visas and entry permitsQatar's Hayya platform simplifies visitor entry and visa processing. Originally for the FIFA World Cup, it now handles tourism, business, a...
19 Jan, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Middle East's Schengen style GCC Visa vs e-visa: How much will travellers pay compared to current visa costs?Travel across the Gulf is set to become easier and cheaper. A new Unified GCC Visa will soon allow residents to visit six countries with a ...
28 Oct, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
Saudi Arabia gives 30 days to exit on expired visit visas in Hijri New Year initiative; Here’s how to applySaudi Arabia will soon allow individuals with expired visit visas to extend their stay for a final exit. The initiative starts on June 27, ...
27 Jun, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
US international students warned by FBI about scam calls from ‘US Immigration’The FBI has issued a warning regarding scammers targeting foreign students in the US, particularly those from Middle Eastern countries. Imp...
16 May, 2025, 12.07 PM IST
Hayya card: What is it and why is it needed for FIFA World Cup in 2022?The ticket holders of the FIFA World Cup 2022 must apply for a Hayya card to be able to enter the nation and the venues.
26 Oct, 2022, 11.04 PM IST
Qatar says over 1.5 million apply for World Cup passSaad Al-Suwaidi, head of the Hayya pass service, said that between 1.5 million and 1.7 million people have so far applied for the card, tha...
17 Oct, 2022, 07.26 AM IST
UAE announces multiple-entry tourist visa for visitors attending FIFA World Cup 2022For AED 100, Hayya Card holders attending the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, will be able to enter the UAE multiple times over a period of 9...
31 Aug, 2022, 11.35 AM IST
BLS International resumes accepting visa applications for India, Spain, othersIt has also resumed services for accepting visa applications for Lebanon in India, for Brazil in China and Lebanon, for Cyprus in Qatar, fo...
09 Jun, 2021, 02.38 PM IST
Qatar temporarily bans entry of people from India, 13 other countriesQatar Airways operates 102 weekly flights from Doha to 13 Indian cities, including New Delhi. In a statement on Monday, Qatar Airways said ...
11 Mar, 2020, 10.14 AM IST
Qatar opens centre for smooth facilitation of visas for Indian job seekersSix other visa centers in Mumbai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Chennai and Kolkata will be operational shortly.
27 Mar, 2019, 05.08 PM IST
Tourism industry bets big on expansion in outbound travelBesides the metros, visa and other travel services providers like VFS Global, BLS International and Cox & Kings Global Services are expandi...
16 Feb, 2018, 02.10 PM IST
Air Travel, sugar and port access: Sanctions levied on QatarEtihad and Emirates airlines said expatriates residing in Qatar and in possession of Qatari residency will not be eligible for an Emirati v...
09 Jun, 2017, 01.47 AM IST