India emphasises peace can be restored only through dialogue, diplomacy: MEA on West Asia crisisIndia is actively engaged in diplomatic talks with global leaders regarding the West Asia conflict. The nation prioritizes the safety and w...
24 Mar, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Kuwait extends visit visas validity, eases absence permit rule for residents due to Middle East tensionsKuwait is automatically extending visit visas by one month and granting residents stranded abroad an additional three-month absence permit....
05 Mar, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Iran-Israel conflict: Indian Embassy issues safety advisory in QatarIndian nationals in Qatar are urged to stay indoors and follow local safety guidance. Air travel remains suspended. Kuwait offers automatic...
05 Mar, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
18 of 283 stranded Karnataka residents return from West AsiaEighteen people from Karnataka stranded in West Asia have returned home. The state government is coordinating with the MEA and Karnataka Bh...
03 Mar, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Pakistan & Bangladesh among 75 countries hit by US immigrant visa pause. Check full listThe US has announced a temporary pause on issuing immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, as part of a policy rev...
15 Jan, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Kuwait introduces new e-services to simplify visa, residency transfers for immigrantsKuwait is modernizing its immigration system. New online services now handle visa and residency permits for foreign workers. This digital s...
29 Dec, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
Kuwait implements monthly fee for entry and visit visas under new residency rulesKuwait has implemented new executive regulations for foreigners' residency, fixing entry and visit visa fees at KD10 per month. These updat...
25 Dec, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
Kuwait introduces major hike in residency and visa fees across various categoriesKuwait has significantly increased fees for residency and visa services. New charges for various services, including visit visas and annual...
24 Nov, 2025, 03.32 PM IST
Middle East's Schengen style GCC tourist visa set for launch this yearThe GCC countries are set to launch a pilot phase for a unified Schengen-style tourist visa in Q4 2025, enabling visitors to travel across ...
30 Sep, 2025, 01.25 PM IST
Kuwait bars public healthcare access for visit visa holdersKuwait has announced new healthcare rules. Visitors on temporary visas cannot use public hospitals or clinics. This decision prioritizes ca...
25 Aug, 2025, 12.48 PM IST
US visa wait times improve marginally in India, but still among longest globally; Here's where you can apply insteadIndians seeking US B1/B2 visas still encounter lengthy interview wait times. Mumbai and Hyderabad average three months. Chennai faces eight...
11 Aug, 2025, 11.20 AM IST
Akasa Air adds digital visa services to its growing travel portfolioAkasa Air has partnered with Udaan India to introduce end-to-end visa services, offering digital assistance for over 100 countries. This in...
05 Aug, 2025, 12.47 PM IST
Kuwait ends fee exemptions on work visa transfers; imposes standard KD150 chargeKuwait will introduce a uniform fee for work visa transfers. A standard charge of KD150 will be applicable for each work permit. This decis...
07 Jun, 2025, 01.41 PM IST
UAE updates visa-on-arrival for 87 countries; is India included?The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its visa exemption policy, allowing citizens from 87 countries to enter without a pre-entry vis...
19 Mar, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
Will facilitate request for 'permanent settlement' by Sikhs, Hindus who arrived from Afghanistan as per rules: MEAMEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava also said that apart from those who returned, the ministry was in touch with others who would like to re...
30 Jul, 2020, 09.44 PM IST
No re-booking charges for passengers travelling to Kuwait next week: Air India ExpressIndia has so far reported 28 positive cases of coronavirus, which includes 16 Italian tourists. Besides, over six lakh people have already ...
04 Mar, 2020, 07.02 PM IST
Indians received highest number of e-Visas from BahrainBahrain has also announced a second phase of updates to the Kingdom's visa policy, which will allow Indian visitors to spend longer periods...
08 Apr, 2015, 09.23 PM IST