FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran accuses US of discriminatory treatment after visa denial for delegation staffIran on Saturday slammed World Cup host the United States over what it called "discriminatory treatment" by not granting visas for some mem...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Visiting Thailand? Here’s how to complete the compulsory digital arrival cardThailand now requires all foreign visitors to complete a digital arrival card online before entering. This new Thailand Digital Arrival Car...
11 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Dubai Residential Visa: You no longer need minimum 7.5 lakh Dirhams to buy a property, Dubai Land Department makes Visa rules easierDubai has removed the minimum property purchase value for sole owners seeking a two-year real estate investor residency visa. For jointly o...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Vietnam rolls out digital arrival card for foreign arrivals in Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam has implemented mandatory digital immigration declarations for certain international travelers arriving at Tan Son Nhat Internation...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Applying for a US visa soon? Key updates every applicant must knowThe US government is tightening visa rules with stricter social media checks, a new integrity fee, and fewer interview waivers. Proposed re...
02 Sep, 2025, 03.45 PM IST
Planning a trip to the Philippines? New visa-free entry rules benefit Indian NationalsThe Philippines has eased travel for Indian tourists by introducing two new visa-free entry options alongside the existing e-visa system, e...
27 May, 2025, 12.55 PM IST
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 gets Lok Sabha nodThe Lok Sabha passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, enforcing stricter immigration regulations in India. The bill aims to repla...
27 Mar, 2025, 08.24 PM IST
Indian nationals with visas from six more countries can now enter UAE with visa-on-arrivalStarting February 13, 2025, the UAE will grant visas on arrival to Indian nationals with valid documentation from six additional countries,...
15 Feb, 2025, 04.44 PM IST
Govt likely to introduce bill for services related to immigration, foreignersThe government plans to introduce the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, in Parliament to streamline services related to immigration, e...
30 Jan, 2025, 09.49 PM IST
Indians can now visit 62 countries visa-free; Check the full list to know moreIndia's passport has advanced to the 80th global position, per the Henley Passport Index. This newfound status allows Indian citizens visa-...
12 Jun, 2024, 04.40 PM IST
China temporarily eases visa rules for IndiansThe cost of a Chinese visa for Indian travelers ranges from Rs 3,800 to Rs 7,800. This depends on the visa type and its validity period. To...
21 Aug, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
EU seeks end to golden passport schemes, halt to sales of visas to RussiansThe Commission urged an immediate end to existing national programmes for the sale of passports. Currently only Malta, Cyprus and Bulgaria ...
28 Mar, 2022, 05.01 PM IST
Indian government should fix major loopholes in OCI card: Indian-American activistUnder the provisions of the OCI card, those below 20 years and above 50 years need to renew their OCI card every time they have their passp...
26 Dec, 2019, 11.44 AM IST
Pakistani passport among worst for travel: SurveyA Pakistani passport is among the worst to travel on as the country's citizens can only enter 32 countries without a visa, according to a s...
02 Oct, 2013, 08.33 PM IST
China plays down row over disputed map in new e-passportChina today sought to allay the concerns of India and some South East Asian countries over disputed maps in its new e-passport.
03 Dec, 2012, 07.10 PM IST
- Schengen woes: How changes in visa rules for Indian passport holders can upset your travel plans
Nandini Sen Gupta recounts how changes made by some countries in visa rules for Indian passport holders can upset all travel plans.
29 Sep, 2011, 08.17 AM IST