What soured PM Modi-Trump ties: A phone call, a ceasefire claim and a Nobel Peace prize, says NYTA New York Times report traces a sharp downturn in India US ties to a 17 June call where US President Donald Trump claimed he had ended Ind...
31 Aug, 2025, 09.35 AM IST
Digital Nomad Visa: What it is and which countries offer it to Indian Passport holdersDigital nomad visas are travel permits enabling remote workers to live and work legally in another country for an extended period. Over 50 ...
30 Jun, 2025, 12.34 PM IST
Another European country gears up to launch Digial Nomad visas for foreignersSlovenia is set to launch its digital nomad visa on November 21, 2025, joining other EU nations in attracting remote workers. This one-year...
25 Jun, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
Europe clamps down on tourists: What Indian travellers must know before booking a ticketEurope is grappling with overtourism as record arrivals fuel protests and strain resources. Popular destinations face housing shortages, en...
24 Jun, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
Indians' Europe travel plans in limbo this summer over Schengen visa slot shortageIndians planning to visit the Schengen Area this summer are facing challenges in securing appointment slots for Schengen visas, leading to ...
17 May, 2024, 10.17 PM IST
Europe trips growing popular among Indians: Schengen visa applications surge by nearly 40%The European Commission's recent report indicates a growing preference for European vacations among Indian travelers, with a notable 43% in...
15 May, 2024, 11.15 PM IST
Indians can now apply for a multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validityThe European Commission's new visa 'cascade' regime simplifies Schengen visa access for Indian nationals, enabling long-term multi-entry vi...
23 Apr, 2024, 02.00 PM IST
Bulgaria, Romania take first steps into Europe's visa-free Schengen zoneWith Bulgaria and Romania's inclusion, the Schengen area now has 29 members, including several European Union states along with Switzerland...
31 Mar, 2024, 07.07 AM IST
Europe travel: EU agrees on stricter rules for visiting Schengen areaThe ambassadors of European Union member states have introduced stricter rules for visiting Europe, allowing the EU to halt visa-free trave...
14 Mar, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Planning a European holiday? Know what is visa shopping, and why it's a bad ideaWith limited supply of appointments, tourists applying for Schengen visas are tempted to apply for countries wherever appointments are avai...
06 Jun, 2023, 11.56 AM IST
Serbia toughens visa rules as migration prompts EU pressureSerbia's visa-free travel policy with countries such as India, Cuba, Tunisia and Burundi has made Belgrade Airport an alternative entry poi...
26 Oct, 2022, 03.35 PM IST
Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa cancelledThe top-ranked Djokovic landed in Australia late Wednesday after receiving a medical exemption from the Victoria state government that woul...
06 Jan, 2022, 01.19 PM IST
Overseas Jobs Alert: Wealthy nations wage global battle for migrantsThe global drive to attract foreigners with skills, especially those that fall somewhere between physical labor and a physics Ph.D., aims t...
17 Dec, 2021, 03.18 PM IST
NRI Helpdesk: Can IR-5 immigrant visa holders travel to US despite travel ban?We have started an immigration helpdesk. You can write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will address the most p...
09 Aug, 2021, 02.37 PM IST
As the pandemic recedes in some parts of the world, and rages in others, countries weigh options to reopen travelThe tourism sector lost nearly $4.5 trillion and 62 mn jobs last year.
26 May, 2021, 06.15 PM IST
India to be included in Australia's working holiday visa programmeUnder the current programme that allowed backpackers to work while they stay was witnessing a decline thus creating workers shortage issue ...
31 Jul, 2019, 04.25 PM IST
What I read this week: Why farm loan waiver is not the solution; and Trump is not all about big growthWhen India’s average farm size is below one hectare, how can loan waiver address the real problem? That’s food for thought this weekend.
25 Mar, 2017, 12.17 PM IST