US consulate contractor accused of exploiting Indian workers in ItalyItalian prosecutors are investigating a contractor building a new US consulate in Milan. The firm Caddell Construction is accused of paying...
29 May, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
US death tax trap: Uncle Sam's wealth puzzle leaves rich Indians worried for their kidsRich Indian families are racing to shield booming US stock portfolios from America’s 40% inheritance tax, but face complex FEMA and LRS hur...
27 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
New Zealand expands golden visa rules to include charity donationsNew Zealand's golden visa program will now allow wealthy migrants to count charitable donations towards its NZ$5 million investment require...
25 May, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
UK plans to launch 'invite-only' residency visa for wealthy investorsBritain is exploring a new investor visa for rich foreigners. Individuals investing at least five million pounds could get UK residency. Th...
20 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreignersThailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving...
19 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Why New Zealand is emerging strongly in India’s study abroad resetThe India-New Zealand FTA signals a significant shift in international student mobility, with New Zealand emerging as a primary choice for ...
13 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Mauritius aims to attract 100 wealthy migrants a year under new golden visa programmeMauritius is launching a new golden visa program to attract approximately 100 high-net-worth individuals annually. Applicants must invest a...
08 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Portugal tightens citizenship rules, raises residency requirement to 10 yearsPortugal has significantly tightened its citizenship rules, extending the minimum residency requirement from five to up to 10 years for mos...
06 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Now UAE tourists can open digital bank a/c and get debit card to make cashless payments as UAE’s central bank rolls out new initiativeTourists in the UAE can now open digital bank accounts and get debit cards within minutes of arrival. This new biometric-based initiative, ...
01 May, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM 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
New Zealand's investor visa draws nearly NZ$4 billionNew Zealand's "golden visa" program, the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa, has attracted nearly NZ$4 billion in committed and pipeline inves...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Japan halts visa applications for foreign restaurant workers as cap nearsJapan has halted new visa applications for foreign restaurant workers under its specified skilled worker program as the sector nears its 50...
17 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled - making it one of the longest waits in worldThe UK government plans to significantly increase the time migrants must wait for permanent residency, doubling the standard period to ten ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
How New Zealand’s Funds Transfer Scheme works for student visa applicantsNew Zealand's Funds Transfer Scheme (FTS) ensures international students can manage living expenses. Students transfer funds before arrival...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
US unveils new scheme to ease visa renewal for IndiansUS announced that those Indians who are renewing their visas, valid or expired, within 4 years, are likely to get waiver for a personal int...
21 Mar, 2012, 05.59 PM IST