Saudi Arabia warns pilgrims against fake Hajj permits, unauthorised visa offersSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is urging pilgrims to secure official Hajj permits exclusively through authorized channels to pre...
07 May, 2026, 01.07 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
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
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
No campus housing? Key renting rules for Indian students in the USIndian students pursuing education in the US on F1, M1, or J1 visas often face challenges securing off-campus housing. Landlords typically ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.01 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 restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM 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
Saudi Arabia warns of heavy penalties for overstaying visas ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has issued strict warnings to expatriates and visitors regarding visa overstays during the Hajj season, with potential penalti...
23 Apr, 2025, 04.54 PM IST
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025: What are the proposed laws and penalties on violation?The government introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aiming to replace colonial-era laws and strengthen national immigratio...
11 Mar, 2025, 02.53 PM IST
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok SabhaMinister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, introduces the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aiming to replace outdated colonia...
11 Mar, 2025, 01.09 PM IST
Tourists in Indonesia can now face up to 20 years in prison under new visa lawsIndonesia has implemented stricter visa regulations, increasing penalties for immigration violations to up to 20 years in prison. This move...
13 Oct, 2024, 02.41 PM IST
Bureau of Immigration imposes fine on IndiGoThe penalty is for "visa-related violations for 2 passengers", it added. According to the filing, there is no material impact on financials...
08 Oct, 2024, 10.22 PM IST
RBI imposes penalties on 3 payment system operatorsThe RBI said monetary penalty on Payment System Operators (PSOs) Manappuram Finance and Ola Financial Services has been imposed for non-com...
26 Jul, 2024, 07.56 PM IST
Bureau of Immigration imposes penalty of Rs 1 lakh on IndiGoIndiGo, under InterGlobe Aviation, is dealing with a Rs 1 lakh penalty from the Bureau of Immigration for visa-related violations. The comp...
26 Jun, 2024, 10.28 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