UK enforces digital travel system, mandatory eVisas for IndiansThe UK has moved to a fully digital border system, making eVisas compulsory for Indian travellers and ETAs mandatory for visa-free visitors...
25 Feb, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
UK enforces travel permit requirement on foreign visitorsStarting February 25, visitors to Britain from 85 countries will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) costing 16 pounds, or fac...
25 Feb, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
UK to completely end issuing visa stickers in 2026 as e-visa rollout acceleratesThe UK is moving to digital visas. From January 12, many visitors will get an eVisa instead of a sticker. Existing visa holders can access ...
13 Jan, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
UK expands e-visa rollout: No more physical stickers for dependents and family visasThe United Kingdom is expanding its e-visa system. From October 30, 2025, dependants and applicants for work, study, and family visas will ...
31 Oct, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
UK to issue eVisas starting July 15: What students must do before boarding a flightThe United Kingdom will soon stop using physical visa stickers. Eligible applicants will get an electronic visa. This eVisa will link to th...
14 Jul, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
UK replaces passport stickers with eVisas for some: What you need to know if you're planning your travelThe UK Home Office has started digitizing its immigration system, replacing physical visa stickers with electronic visas (eVisas) for vario...
18 Jun, 2025, 10.56 AM IST
UK becomes costlier to visit, study in and move to. Here's how much more your visa will costThe UK Home Office announced a visa fee hike across various categories starting April 9, 2025. Student and visitor visas will see notable i...
25 Mar, 2025, 11.59 AM IST
UK begins eVisa rollout with plan to replace immigration documents by 2025UK has started issuing eVisas for enhanced securit, with a plan to completely replace physical documents by 2025. eVisas are pivotal in enh...
19 Apr, 2024, 01.15 PM IST
Waiting time for Indian visas eased considerably to facilitate travel during Christmas: VFSThe British High Commissioner in New Delhi took to Twitter recently to announce that UK visit visas for Indians are now back within the tur...
21 Dec, 2022, 04.10 PM IST
India reinstates e-visas for travellers from UKThe Indian High Commission in London on Monday announced the reinstating of the electronic visa (e-visa) for UK travellers, a move that wil...
05 Dec, 2022, 10.53 PM IST
India granted fewer visas to foreign nationals in 2021Initially, the government prohibited international travel to and from 107 immigration check-posts. In August 2020, the country allowed peop...
15 Jan, 2022, 07.12 AM IST
Ministry of Home Affairs removes electronic visa restrictionsThey said the order was issued in the first week of April, when Covid-19 cases had yet to rise to the alarming levels they have now. “In th...
14 Apr, 2021, 07.42 AM IST
Planning to ring in the new year in London? Here's how to apply for a UK visaNo, you don't need to get an agent. Here's everything you need to know about the application process.
25 Dec, 2017, 03.38 PM IST
E-Tourist Visa scheme registers 2713% growth in NovemberWhile UK continued to top the list of tourists who availed the e visa facility, USA, France and Germany were among the other countries that...
15 Dec, 2015, 02.29 PM IST
UK to be on India's e-visa system from Independence DayUK is among 36 new countries to be added to India's electronic visa system from Independence Day, taking the number of nations on the list ...
10 Aug, 2015, 09.04 PM IST
No plans to extend e-Tourist Visa to Chinese nationals: GovernmentGovernment had launched the scheme on November 27, 2014 to 44 countries at 9 airports to facilitate short of duration international travell...
29 Apr, 2015, 06.55 PM IST
Visa power: PMO gives nod to electronic clearanceTourists from about 40 countries may be able to apply for a visa from the comfort of their home from next year.
01 Jul, 2014, 10.55 AM IST