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
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
Indians choosing Southeast Asia even more post visa relaxation: AgodaThe visa waiver program introduced by Malaysia and Thailand for Indian travelers has paid off, as Agoda search data reveals a significant i...
31 Jan, 2024, 05.05 PM IST
Thailand cuts tax on booze and night clubs to boost tourismThailand also announced a visa waiver for travelers from India and Taiwan last year, effective from Nocember 2023 until May 2024.
02 Jan, 2024, 02.05 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
Indonesia considering visa waivers for 20 countries, including IndiaSandiaga Uno, tourism minister of Indonesia said that they have received instructions from the government to consider visa waiver. The aim ...
08 Dec, 2023, 12.45 PM IST
Malaysia to allow visa-free entry to Indian citizensIndian nationals may stay for up to 30 days visa-free, Anwar said in a speech at his People’s Justice Party’s annual congress in Putrajaya ...
27 Nov, 2023, 01.17 PM IST
Vietnam may be the latest country to let Indians visit visa-freeStarting from mid-August, Vietnam began issuing e-visas for individuals from all countries and territories, providing a validity period of ...
20 Nov, 2023, 03.35 PM IST
Thailand eyes India to boost tourism recovery after waiving visa for ChinaThai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is looking to attract tourists from India to boost the country's tourism industry. He plans to visit I...
18 Sep, 2023, 12.57 PM IST
H-1B stamping, interview waivers, and everything else the US is doing to cut your visa waitDeputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs Julie Stufft said, "India is the number one priority that we...
01 Mar, 2023, 03.47 PM IST
Travelling to US? Now, use third-country route for faster visa appointmentGiving example of Thailand, the embassy said that the island nation has opened B1/B2 appointment capacity for Indians who will be in the co...
08 Feb, 2023, 11.28 AM IST
Indonesia scraps quarantine for overseas arrivalsThe decision, effective immediately, follows the successful implementation of a quarantine waiver this month for visitors vaccinated agains...
21 Mar, 2022, 09.18 PM IST
Indonesia, Malaysia to ease COVID-19 curbs on foreign visitors furtherIndonesia and Malaysia have imposed some of the strictest entry procedures in Asia to try to contain COVID-19 outbreaks and keep new varian...
05 Mar, 2022, 02.45 PM IST
Air India stops flights to Hong Kong till end of marchAs the Indian government temporarily suspended all e-visas issued to Chinese nationals and people of other nationalities residing in China,...
05 Feb, 2020, 07.03 AM IST
Planning last-minute getaways: Here's where to head to when you're hard-pressed for timeJust head to culturally-rich destinations that are easily accessible.
09 May, 2019, 08.19 AM IST
India should have long-term visas like US: KJ AlphonsCurrently, e-visas for India are valid for 60 days from the date of arrival for a double-entry visit, while paper visas are granted for a m...
06 Nov, 2018, 11.21 PM IST
Tourists getting noticed: India's mobility score rises to 50 from 32 in 2008, says UN's Visa Openness ReportThe Visa Openness Report 2014 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization says India has improved on its mobility score – the extent t...
07 Mar, 2015, 01.56 AM IST