Nepal says no new restrictions for Indians, refutes reports about time limit, restrictions or visaNepal has dismissed media reports claiming new restrictions on Indian tourists as false. The open-border policy and bilateral ties remain u...
14 May, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra deadline: Check important dates, new prices and other detailsThe Ministry of External Affairs has announced the registration for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is open until May 19. Devotees must m...
13 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 registration opens; Check dates, routes, eligibility, selection process & fees to visit 'the abode of Shiva'Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 dates: Registration for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 has started. Pilgrims can apply online till May 19 for ...
01 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Credit cards for NRIs and H-1B workers: Check features, fees, documents required and benefitsNon-resident Indians can now get credit cards in India. These cards offer benefits for spending both in India and abroad. Several banks lik...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Centre fixes OCI card application fee at USD 275, scraps six-month stay ruleThe Indian government has revised OCI card application fees, setting the new OCI card fee at USD 275. Several changes to the application pr...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Planning a Bali trip? Visa on Arrival rules for Indian travellers explainedIndian travellers planning trips to Bali and Indonesia can now utilize the Visa on Arrival facility. This allows for short stays of up to 3...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
India to issue tourist visas for Chinese nationals 5 yrs after Galwan clashIndia has updated rules for Chinese tourists, Buddhist pilgrims, and diplomats. This comes after the Galwan clashes and aims to facilitate ...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Fast-track immigration in India: Eligibility, registration and key details explainedIndia's Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme is now operational at 13 airports, allowing eligible Indian citizens and OCI car...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
OCI fees revised from April 1, 2026: How much you need to pay for new, reissued and duplicate cardsEffective April 1, 2026, the Bureau of Immigration has revised OCI service fees. Fresh applications now cost USD 275 abroad and Rs 15,000 w...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches unified helpline number for expired visa queriesSaudi Arabia has launched a unified helpline, 992, for visa-related inquiries as a relief window for expired visas approaches its April 18,...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Gave up your Indian citizenship? Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting your OCI cardIndians who surrendered their passports for foreign citizenship can apply for an OCI card. The online application requires personal and pas...
05 Aug, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
What are the documents required for an Indian passport?To apply for an Indian passport—new, renewal, reissue, or Tatkaal—you must submit valid ID, address, and birth proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, ...
09 Jun, 2025, 09.40 PM IST
Thailand to launch e-Visa for Indian travellers from January 2025; check detailsThe Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi announced that Thailand’s e-Visa will be available for Indian passport holders from January 1, 2025. Th...
11 Dec, 2024, 05.23 PM IST
Passport application fees reduced for those under 8 years and over 60 years of age: Sushma SwarajExternal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced 10 per cent reduction in passport fee for applicants who are under eight and over 60.
23 Jun, 2017, 05.12 PM IST
Government increases fees for Passport and related servicesGovernment has decided to increase the Passport and related services fees from Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 under the normal category.
29 Sep, 2012, 12.56 AM IST
- Indian Americans unhappy with passport surrender rules
Many Indian Americans are unhappy over the new rules imposed by India for surrendering the old Indian passport and delays in issuance of vi...
14 Apr, 2011, 03.43 PM IST
- Steep hike in passport fees
NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday announced a steep hike in passport fee with applicants for ordinary new passports having to pay Rs 1,...
28 Mar, 2002, 06.38 PM IST