World's strongest passports: UAE leads, US ranks 10th; where does India stand?The United Arab Emirates leads the 2026 Passport Index with a Mobility Score of 182 and access to 182 destinations. India stands at the 72n...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Cambodia transitions to electronic visas at its embassies, enhancing convenience for international visitorsStarting this October, Cambodia will discontinue issuing physical visa stickers at its diplomatic missions. Application processes may diffe...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Five Gulf nations pursue Schengen visa waiver: What travellers should knowMillions of Indians live and work in the Gulf, but a Gulf residence permit does not open Europe's doors visa-free. That distinction is cent...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Switzerland visas for Indians: How the new mobility pact and young professionals scheme differThe recent agreements between India and Switzerland mark a milestone in facilitating student and professional mobility. These arrangements ...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
PERM ban is not just an H-1B problem: Who else could lose their green card path?The US Labor Department’s PERM suspension could affect foreign workers beyond H-1B holders, including some L-1, O-1, TN, E-3 and F-1 OPT wo...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
All you need to know as an Indian traveller about the UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa rulesThe UAE has introduced a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa for eligible international visitors, including Indian travellers who meet th...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
US suspension of PERM applications unlikely to impact Indian IT firms significantly: KotakThe US suspension of PERM processing for six major Indian IT companies is unlikely to materially affect their operations or earnings, Kotak...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
MIT, Harvard, Yale among 9 US universities under J-1 visa fraud probe as US alleges wage undercuttingThe US Labour Department has launched an investigation into alleged J-1 visa fraud at nine major universities, including Harvard, Yale, Sta...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
US proposes $70,000 OPT fee, may deter Indian students from studying thereThe US Department of Homeland Security has put forth a hefty fee proposal for Optional Practical Training applications, causing Indian stud...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
VFS Global expands presence in European state of Malta to assist mobility, citizen services & skill developmentVFS Global has signed an expanded cooperation agreement with the Government of Malta covering visa services, consular support for Maltese c...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Australia migration: Coalition plans 650,000 cut in temporary migrants over four yearsAustralia's opposition Coalition plans to limit temporary migrant numbers by 650,000 within four years, which includes stricter student vis...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by ICE at Dulles AirportUpon his arrival at Dulles Airport, Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh faced detention by ICE. He traveled to the US to attend an 'Art as Resi...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
UK student visa refusals rise: What tougher rules mean for Indian studentsUK student visa refusals for Indian applicants have nearly doubled over the past year, while new Home Office rules require universities to ...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Indian-origin filmmaker Arafat Sheikh detained by ICE in USArafat Sheikh, an Indian-origin filmmaker, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Dulles International Airport. He arriv...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
‘Expatriates may bring their families to the Kingdom’; Saudi Arabia refreshes family visa processSaudi Arabia has introduced a new family visa process for skilled Indian professionals moving to the Kingdom. Eligible workers can now appl...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Australia tightens student visa rules, limits dependants for international studentsAustralia has put in place stricter rules for student visas to tackle issues like visa hopping and to manage onshore applications better. P...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST