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
Schengen travel rules to change in 2027 as Europe introduces new ETIAS authorisationTravellers from visa-exempt countries visiting the Schengen Area will need a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIA...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.16 AM 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
Indian parents getting US residency? 6 financial implications to consider before applyingInvestments in bank accounts, mutual funds, shares and other assets will have to be reviewed and modified. It is illegal under India’s FEMA...
09 Nov, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
India-EU trade deal to ease mobility for Indian professionals, but work visas will still be requiredThe proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement is set to simplify temporary entry for Indian professionals. It includes provisions ...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
US Midterm elections 2026: Could the results change how long Indian students can stay in America?The outcome of the US Midterm elections could significantly impact the future of the student visa framework, particularly for Indian learne...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
New Zealand Parent Resident Visa applicants receive estimated selection dates under the queue systemNew Zealand has released a new system that allows applicants to monitor their position in the Parent Resident Visa queue. The Immigration N...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Australia's new biometric rule for Indian visa applicants: Who will have to comply? High Commission clarifiesAustralian High Commission in India has exclusively mentioned that Australia’s expanded biometric requirements will cover most temporary an...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
New Zealand expands business visitor visa rules and specialist work visa eligibility for foreign professionals and providersNew Zealand has expanded the scope of activities permitted under its Business Visitor Visa for foreign nationals. Indian professionals plan...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Diwali travel 2026: Bangkok, Phuket and Tokyo top Indian searches for overseas holidays: Agoda dataAs the festive season approaches, Indian travellers are exploring exciting destinations both locally and abroad. With a marked interest in ...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
South Korea updates international education reforms; introduces incentives to develop Korean language skillsSouth Korea aims to change its international student visa system by focusing on Korean language proficiency and academic performance. The M...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.39 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
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
Australia’s new arrival control law raises questions for students and workers returning homeNew amendments grant the Minister for Home Affairs of Australia enforces visa-specific restrictions. Currently, these guidelines primarily ...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.55 PM IST