EU’s Entry/Exit System starts October 12 - What it means for travellersThe European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) will commence on October 12, 2025, recording biometric and travel data for non-EU nationals en...
31 Jul, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
What happens if your flight is diverted to a country where you don’t have a visa?When flights divert to countries requiring visas, passengers are typically confined to transit areas unless granted temporary permits for o...
13 Jun, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
Decoding 2024: An Indian's guide to moving abroad as the world looks for 'better' immigrantsGlobal immigration policies have shifted in 2024, creating new opportunities for skilled Indian professionals. Countries like US, UK, Canad...
22 Dec, 2024, 03.40 PM IST
Delays in Schengen visa appointment prompt Indians to change course to Georgia, JapanFor the third consecutive year, delays in Schengen visa appointments have led Indian travelers preparing for their summer vacations to expl...
20 May, 2024, 12.25 PM IST
Thailand bats for a Schengen-like visa for South East Asia to lure rich touristsThailand's pursuit of a joint-visa program to attract long-haul tourists involves discussions with neighboring countries and strategic init...
07 Apr, 2024, 08.43 AM IST
France becomes first European country to issue digital Schengen visasAthletes and officials holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa won't need to apply for a separate French Schengen visa. Instead, they ...
03 Jan, 2024, 10.55 AM IST
Good news for travellers to Europe! The Schengen visa is going digitalThe change is expected to come into effect following technical work on the visa platform, which is anticipated to take several months, and ...
14 Nov, 2023, 12.35 PM IST
American passport holder travelling to Europe? Here are new requirements and approvals you require from 2024 under ETIASETIAS is a new travel authorization system for visa-exempt nationals visiting European countries in the Schengen Area. Travellers pay a €7 ...
25 Jul, 2023, 02.47 AM IST
Travelling abroad? Recent visa rule changes you need to knowIndians are seeing visa norms being relaxed in several countries. Indonesia has made visa-free travel ban official, though Indians can stil...
25 Jun, 2023, 05.30 PM IST
Wealthy Indians will find it difficult to get European golden visas from nowGolden visas offer the opportunity for wealthy people to essentially ‘buy’ the right to residency - sometimes even without having to live i...
20 Feb, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
Here’s what you need to know about the Schengen VisaThe Schengen area consists of 26 European countries. If you plan to travel to one or more of these countries, you need a Schengen Visa. Fin...
16 Sep, 2022, 12.07 PM IST
Greece clearing Schengen visa backlog on fast trackBesides tourists, others planning visits to certain EU countries such as Germany, Italy and Denmark including parents of students studying ...
24 Jun, 2022, 12.12 PM 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
Spain, Slovakia agree to issue 'Gratis Visa' to Indians in view of COVID-19A tour operators' body on Thursday said that embassies of Spain and Slovakia have agreed to issue 'Gratis Visa' to all Indians who were iss...
06 Aug, 2020, 06.48 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
Visa waiver scheme: Indians can stay for up to 60 days in QatarA multi-entry waiver will be issued free-of-charge at the port of entry, upon presentation of a valid passport with a minimum validity of s...
11 Aug, 2017, 01.58 PM IST
- Indo-EFTA pact on trade & investment likely by next yr
The proposed trade and investment agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is likely to be in place by the mi...
09 Aug, 2008, 01.35 AM IST