Canada's electronic travel authorization (eTA): Who needs it, fee, process and key rulesCanada's electronic travel authorization, or eTA, is now required for many air travellers. This authorization costs seven Canadian dollars ...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Trump wants America to vote like India. But will Indian model work?President Donald Trump has cited India’s election system as an example for the US while pushing for stricter voter identification and citiz...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Mobility will stay resilient despite geopolitical shocks: VFS Global CEOVFS Global is positioning itself for substantial growth in the realms of visa processing and citizen services. By harnessing the power of a...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Birth certificate for NRIs: Why this document matters more than everIndia's birth certificate has become an indispensable document for its citizens. Recent regulations stipulate that birth registrations are ...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Canada citizenship certificate wait jumps to 25 months; backlog crosses 121,000Canadian citizenship certificate wait times have significantly increased to twenty-five months. The number of applications awaiting a decis...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
A Spanish influencer trusted AI’s Puerto Rico entry advice; she reached the airport without an ESTA and was prevented from boardingAn influencer from Spain encountered significant airport troubles after depending on ChatGPT for advice on travel documents, resulting in h...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
How should my NRI children disclose gifts received from relatives in ITR-2?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My two NRI children are unable to find a field in ITR-2 to disclose gifts received from relatives. The Income Tax...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Aware of delays in processing of visa applications by Canada of some retired GoI officials: GovernmentIndia's government acknowledges specific delays in Canadian visa processing. These delays affect retired central government and MEA officia...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Over 5 lakh UK visas issued to Indians as Britain completes eVisa rolloutIndia remains a key UK travel market, with over 500,000 visas granted to its citizens. The United Kingdom has fully transitioned to a digit...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
GIFT City investment for NRIs: Know your options, tax benefits, and how to invest in India in dollarsGIFT City offers NRIs and OCIs a dollar-denominated investment ecosystem. This financial hub provides access to global and Indian investmen...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Travelling within the US? Immigration lawyers warn Indians as migrants report airport detentionsImmigration lawyers are warning foreign nationals in the US to exercise caution while travelling on domestic flights after reports of incre...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
South Africa launches ETA: Indians can now get digital travel approval in 24-48 hoursSouth Africa has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation system for Indian citizens. This digital authorisation allows short-term vis...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Digital nomad visas: Who should apply, who shouldn't, top countries for IndiansDigital nomad visas now offer professionals a new route for global mobility. These permits allow individuals to live abroad while working r...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Green cards for Dreamers? Inside the Dream and Promise Act that may give millions US permanent residencyThe American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 proposes a pathway to US permanent residency for eligible Dreamers, DACA recipients and certain ...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Planning a UAE trip? Here's how the 5-year tourist visa worksThe UAE has clarified rules for its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. This self-sponsored visa is available to all nationalities for f...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Your US study visa doesn't decide how long you can stay in America. This does.The US student visa does not determine how long an international student can legally stay in America. That depends on their immigration sta...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Kuwait announces temporary curbs on passport, visa services till July 19The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has temporarily restricted its services. Consular, passport, and visa services are now limited to emergencies ...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST