New Zealand to raise Visa Application Centre fee in India and 25 other countries from January 2026New Zealand will increase Visa Application Centre (VAC) service fees for applicants in India and 25 other countries starting January 1, 202...
15 Dec, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
Vietnam shuts airports, evacuates thousands as Typhoon Bualoi nearsVietnam shut four coastal airports and evacuated over 15,000 people as Typhoon Bualoi, with winds of 133 km/h, approached central provinces...
28 Sep, 2025, 09.59 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
10 million tourists picked this Asian paradise over Thailand in 2025Malaysia topped Southeast Asia in Q1 2025 tourism with 10.1 million arrivals, boosted by visa exemptions for Indian and Chinese travelers. ...
06 Jun, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
New Visa payment features launched in US. What does it mean for customers?A Visa study found that 51 per cent of card users want the ability to access multiple accounts and funding sources through a single credent...
13 Nov, 2024, 02.01 AM IST
Travel companies roll up sleeves as Indians take a fancy to VietnamVietnam is emerging as a popular travel destination for Indians. Travel companies are witnessing a significant surge in bookings to Vietnam...
09 Nov, 2024, 09.09 AM IST
Trump or Harris: Who’s better for H-1B visa holders?An H-1B visa allows US employers to temporarily hire foreign workers for specialty occupations. With US elections underway, all eyes are on...
06 Nov, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Australia to launch new visa ballot for Work and Holiday applicants from IndiaThe Australian government has introduced a new visa pre-application process called a ballot for high-demand Work and Holiday visas from Chi...
17 Sep, 2024, 06.54 PM IST
Vietnam to extend e-visa validity to 90 daysVietnam’s parliament has approved the extension of electronic visas for inbound visitors, which will be increased from 30 days to 90 days. ...
27 Jun, 2023, 05.01 PM IST
Vietnam is planning to ease visa requirements to woo more touristsLast year, less than 3.7 million foreign travelers trekked to the country known for inviting street food, a long coastline dotted with beac...
17 Mar, 2023, 01.08 PM IST
As countries open up, use of e-visas surgeThe report, released in August this year shows that the share of world population requiring a traditional visa declined from 75% in 1980 to...
10 Oct, 2019, 10.35 AM IST
Vietnam bets on simple visa norms to attract tourists from India, other Asian countriesVietnam’s tourism board expects to double tourist arrivals from India to one lakh in the coming year as it seeks to woo holidaymakers heade...
22 Apr, 2015, 03.21 PM IST
Visa on arrival facility commences in NSC Bose International AirportThe scheme will facilitate nationals of 43 countries to travel to India for tourism for a stay of 30 days.
14 Jan, 2015, 01.51 PM IST
Home Minister Rajnath Singh to roll out e-visa for 43 countries tomorrowVisitors from over 40 countries, including Israel, Palestine, Germany and the US, will be able to avail of the much-awaited electronic visa...
26 Nov, 2014, 10.14 PM IST
Germany, US, Israel among 43 countries to get e-visa facilityAs per the government decision, all countries, except a few in the "prior list", would be brought into the e-visa regime over the next two ...
23 Nov, 2014, 11.14 AM IST
Government’s gift to tourists: E-visa scheme likely to be launched by month-endOnce implemented, ETA will allow foreign travelers to apply for a visa and receive an online confirmation within three to five working days.
22 Oct, 2014, 12.24 PM IST
- Obama's approval rating dips in India
The approval rating of the US leadership has dropped by 13 per cent - from 31 per cent in 2008 to 18 per cent in 2010, the latest Gallup Po...
21 Sep, 2010, 12.51 PM IST