Thailand plans stricter visa rules across categories; may scrap 60-day visa-free stay for touristsThailand is set to tighten visa rules for foreign visitors, reviewing all major categories to prioritize tourist "quality" over quantity. T...
12 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Thailand to revise visa, consular fees for Indian applicants from April 27The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has revised visa, legalisation, and consular service fees in India, effective April 27, 2026. The updat...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Planning a Thailand trip? New visa rules allow longer stays and easier entryThailand has introduced new visa rules to boost tourism and economic recovery, offering longer visa-free stays for citizens of 93 countries...
15 Feb, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Thailand tightens tourist visa rules to curb criminal activityThailand is implementing stricter checks on foreigners making frequent visa runs to curb misuse of visa-free stays and criminal activity. I...
18 Nov, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
Thailand restructures non-immigrant visa categoriesThailand is streamlining its Non-Immigrant visa system, reducing categories from 17 to seven, effective August 31, 2025. The Ministry of Fo...
11 Sep, 2025, 11.04 AM IST
Beyond tariffs: US creates new visa hurdles for Indian students, visitorsIndians applying for US student or visitor visas in other countries to avoid long wait times at home now face a setback. A new US rule requ...
08 Sep, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
Thailand eases visa rules for professionals, wealthy foreignersThailand has revised its long-term resident (LTR) visa rules to attract skilled professionals, investors, and wealthy foreigners. Changes i...
15 Jan, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
Indians spoilt for choice as nations roll out easy visas40,000 young Indians have applied for Australia’s 'First Work and Holiday visa'. Several countries are simplifying or introducing new visa ...
16 Oct, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
New Zealand announces significant visa fee increases from October; student visas to get costlier tooNew Zealand announced visa fee increases, effective 1 October 2024, to make the immigration system sustainable. The new fees will lessen ta...
12 Aug, 2024, 11.44 AM IST
Travel sentiment remains strong for domestic destinations in monsoons, says CleartripTravel sentiment remained high despite monsoon rains, with a preference for domestic destinations like Goa, Kashmir, and Kerala, Cleartrip ...
25 Jul, 2024, 08.09 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's Phuket introduces online visa extensions for touristsIn December, Phuket Airport experienced a significant influx of visitors, with Russians leading the pack at an impressive daily average of ...
31 Dec, 2023, 01.40 PM IST
Thailand renews VFS contract for visa processing in IndiaThe company will operate visa application and drop-off centers in cities across India, including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. VFS G...
03 Oct, 2023, 01.16 PM IST
US putting 'every ounce of its energy' to eliminating visa wait times in India: OfficialThere have been growing concerns in India over the long waiting period for first time visa applicants, especially for those applying under ...
18 Jan, 2023, 12.27 PM IST
Thailand govt renews pan-India visa application processing mandate with VFS GlobalVFS Global on Tuesday said the Thailand government has renewed its pan-India visa processing mandate with the visa outsourcing and technolo...
04 Oct, 2022, 03.45 PM IST
Government plans new category visa to attract foreigners,boost tradeOn arrival, the visitor has to present the authorisation to the immigration authorities who would then stamp the entry into the country.
26 Jun, 2016, 11.35 AM IST