Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
New Zealand cracks down on visa breaches, flags nearly 100 migrants in major immigration compliance operationNew Zealand authorities have launched a major operation targeting immigration violations. Ninety-eight migrants were identified for breachi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside blocEuropean Union lawmakers and governments have agreed on new rules. These rules permit sending rejected asylum seekers to centers outside th...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Arunachal tightens ILP rules with QR checks, Aadhaar verification; Cabinet announces austerity measuresArunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves a modernized Inner Line Permit system with digital verification and enhanced penalties. The government a...
14 May, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...
03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Saudi Arabia warns visa overstayers of penalties and deportation ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to visitors against overstaying their visas, with violators facing potential jail time, hefty fines...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fines for illegal Hajj participation ahead of pilgrimage seasonSaudi Arabia is implementing stringent rules for the upcoming Hajj season. Unauthorized pilgrims and those assisting them face hefty fines ...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Saudi Arabia eases Umrah departure rules, warns pilgrims against visa overstaysSaudi Arabia has implemented new measures to expedite Umrah pilgrim departures, mandating exits by April 18 to avoid penalties. Overstayers...
24 Mar, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Saudi warns sponsors of SR50,000 fine, jail and deportation over visit visa overstaysSaudi authorities are imposing strict penalties, including hefty fines, imprisonment, and deportation, on sponsors who fail to report visit...
16 Feb, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Bali urges tourists to plan visa and immigration services early as offices close for holidaysBali's immigration offices will be closed for Christmas and New Year, impacting visa extensions. Authorities urge visitors to plan ahead, a...
25 Dec, 2025, 05.48 PM IST
Oman extends grace period for immigrants in irregular status until December 31Oman has extended its grace period for foreign nationals in irregular immigration status until December 31, 2025. This initiative allows in...
04 Dec, 2025, 08.39 PM IST
Malaysia introduces new overstay fines for employment and dependent pass holdersMalaysia has launched a new program to manage visa overstays. Holders of Employment and Dependent Passes overstaying up to 90 days will now...
12 Nov, 2025, 10.26 PM IST
Union Minister Nityanand Rai says 81 Chinese nationals given 'Leave India' notice, 117 deported in 3 yearsThe minister said the government maintains the records of such foreigners, including Chinese nationals, who enter India with valid travel d...
02 Aug, 2022, 04.05 PM IST
Kuwait announces amnesty, big relief for thousands of Indian workersKuwaiti government today announced that it won't impose any penalty on them. The amnesty has been granted from January 29 to February 22.
23 Jan, 2018, 08.43 PM IST
1.72 lakh Pakistan, 14.03 lakh Bangladesh nationals given visas: GovernmentThe visas were issued under various categories to Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said.
05 Apr, 2017, 07.46 PM IST
Tougher penalties for people who overstay visas in ThailandImmigration chief Gen Nathathorn Prousoontorn said this was a part of the bureau's "Good guys in, bad guys out" operation aimed at catching...
26 Oct, 2015, 06.50 PM IST