Centre cuts visa categories from 13 to 9, reduces application form fields by up to 70%India has announced changes to its visa regime by reducing the main categories from 13 to nine. The number of sub-categories has also been ...
11 Nov, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
New Zealand moves visitor visa applications online, changing the process for Indian tourists and business travellersNew Zealand has moved most visitor visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system, ending the use of several older online form...
11 Nov, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Dubai changes visa rules in 2026, expands visa-on-arrival access and relaxes property visa criteriaDubai has introduced several visa changes in 2026 that could affect Indian travellers, property owners, foreign professionals and long-term...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Soaring fares fail to ground year-end international travel plansDespite a 25% increase in international airfares, bookings for year-end overseas holidays among Indians have risen by one-third. Many trave...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
South Africa expands Electronic Travel Authorization to Indian travellersSouth Africa's Electronic Travel Authorization system now allows online visa applications for 53 countries including India. The new ETA sys...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
UAE Golden Visa: International graduates from top 100 universities can qualify for 10-year residencyThe UAE has rolled out a remarkable 10-year Golden Visa aimed at graduates from the world's top 100 universities. Candidates must boast a m...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Rome says no to tourist tax, plans short-term rental curbs to tackle overtourismRome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri has decided against implementing an entry fee for tourists visiting the city. He believes that regulating shor...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Easier visas draw Indian travellers, but Japan and Europe show experiences still matterIn 2026, visa-free entry and simplified visa processes are shaping the travel preferences of Indian tourists. Popular searches have reveale...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
China updates visa application process for Indian travellers; removes service centre feesFrom November onwards, the visa application process for Indian travellers to China will see changes that must be followed. An online applic...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
India has its own moon-like landscape hidden in Ladakh. What makes this Himalayan place so unusual?Lamayuru in Ladakh is famous for its moon-like landscape, featuring bright yellow, clay-textured formations believed by some studies to hav...
25 Oct, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
U.S. State Department China travel advisory: Key points to note for Americans planning a trip to ChinaAmericans planning to travel to China need to be aware of potential risks including wrongful detention and surveillance. Recent updates fro...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
US visa wait times: India faces 12-month wait for visitor visa slots, 6.5 months for work visasIndian applicants seeking US business and tourist visas currently face long waiting periods for interview appointments. Mumbai has a wait t...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Defence, debt, diplomacy: Sanae Takaichi's first year as Japan PMWednesday marks the first anniversary of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership that has seen her alienate China, rattle marke...
21 Oct, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
US legal immigration falls by half as visa restrictions reshape entry routes: ExplainedLegal immigration to United States fell sharply in February 2026, with immigrant visa issuances dropping dramatically. The Trump administra...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Thailand considers Rs 2,836 departure tax that could make trips costlier for Indian travellersThailand is contemplating a departure tax of 1,000 baht for travellers leaving the country and 450 baht for air arrivals. This proposal aim...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Five Gulf nations pursue Schengen visa waiver: What travellers should knowMillions of Indians live and work in the Gulf, but a Gulf residence permit does not open Europe's doors visa-free. That distinction is cent...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
All you need to know as an Indian traveller about the UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa rulesThe UAE has introduced a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa for eligible international visitors, including Indian travellers who meet th...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.54 PM IST