Indian passport, visa services in UAE to pause for five days from June 26Indian passport, visa, and attestation services in the UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26-30 due to a change in service provide...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Green card rules change: An immigration lawyer answers all your key questionsA new USCIS policy memorandum, PM-602-0199, impacts Adjustment of Status applications. Immigration officers will now scrutinize application...
27 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at UNGAIn its pursuit of a more humane migration policy, India is developing a framework that embraces an inclusive ethos while confronting issues...
08 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
BJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill requests MEA intervention to help stranded Sikh couples in TehranBJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said on Thursday, requested the Ministry of External Affairs to assist several elderly Iranian Sikh coupl...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
India steps up outreach as it tracks safety of nationals in Gulf and West AsiaThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has intensified its monitoring of the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, prioritizing...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Thailand to revise visa, consular fees for Indian applicants from April 27The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has revised visa, legalisation, and consular service fees in India, effective April 27, 2026. The updat...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Massive repatriation effort: Nearly 1 million Indians return from West Asia amid regional turmoilIndia has facilitated the return of about 9,84,000 citizens from West Asia since February 28 amid airspace disruptions. The MEA said missio...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
India activates global diplomatic grid to secure 9.5 lakh citizens amid West Asia crisisIndia has evacuated nearly 9.5 lakh nationals from West Asia amid escalating conflict, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating l...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
India Embassy in Kuwait keeps consular services open; lists centres and helpline detailsIndian Embassy in Kuwait assures all consular services are operational with revised timings at its four Consular Application Centres post-R...
17 Mar, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
US government shutdown: What happens to your scheduled visa appointments? Embassy answersThe US Mission to India said its X account will pause regular updates during the US government shutdown, except for urgent alerts. Passport...
01 Oct, 2025, 12.13 PM IST
Indian Community Welfare Fund: What it is and how it helps citizens abroadEstablished in 2009, the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) provides crucial support to distressed Indian nationals abroad. It operates o...
14 Aug, 2025, 02.07 PM IST
Indian Consulate in NY cautions community against using unscrupulous agents for consular servicesIndia's New York Consulate warns the Indian community against fraudulent travel agents overcharging for consular services and submitting fa...
09 Aug, 2024, 09.51 AM IST
India's Consulate in New York to remain open year-round for emergency servicesConsulate General of India in New York offers year-round emergency services, including Emergency Visa and Certificate. Headed by Binaya Sri...
11 May, 2024, 06.31 PM IST
US Consulate to open $340 million state-of-the-art building in HyderabadVisa applicants who have their interviews schedule during that time will have to visit the old facility for interviews. All other visas ser...
08 Mar, 2023, 11.40 AM IST
Indian Consulate in Shanghai closes in-person services as COVID crisis worsens in ChinaIndian citizens in Eastern China Region may apply at the Embassy of India, Beijing for availing urgent consular services, the Consulate sai...
13 Apr, 2022, 12.30 PM IST
Delhi-based BLS international emerging as a global player in visa & govt-to-citizen servicesThe new Spain VAC was formally inaugurated in the presence of Maria Calleja, The Director International Development, Economic Affairs and E...
18 Nov, 2017, 10.53 AM IST
- Terror alert in Islamabad: US embassy closed
United States' embassy here suspended visa and routine consular services on Friday due to 'heightened security' measures taken after Pakist...
10 Apr, 2009, 12.03 PM IST