Middle East crisis sparks a new fear: Not being able to flyAmid rising tensions linked to the Gulf War, concerns over air travel are shifting from fear of flying to fear of not flying at all. Sudden...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Iran-Israel war: Philippines extends visa relief for stranded foreigners till May 1The Philippines has extended visa relief for stranded foreign nationals until May 1, 2026, covering those whose stay expired on February 28...
01 Apr, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
US issues fewer visas in 2025 as India and China bear the bruntIndia and China faced the biggest impact from stricter US immigration rules. Fewer visas were issued in early 2025 compared to the previous...
23 Mar, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Qatar asks stranded tourists to register details after flight cancellationsThe Indian Embassy in Doha has issued an advisory for Indian tourists and short-term visitors whose flights out of Qatar were cancelled bet...
07 Mar, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
UAE waives visa overstay fines for travellers stranded by regional airspace closuresUAE authorities have waived visa overstay fines for visitors and residents impacted by regional airspace disruptions since February 28. Thi...
05 Mar, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Sri Lanka is offering flexible visa and travel rules for tourists hit by Cyclone DitwahSri Lanka is offering free visa extensions and waiving airline change fees for tourists impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. Visitors only need to s...
01 Dec, 2025, 06.32 PM IST
Canada sets new conditions for cancelling visitor, study and work permitsImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new operational guidelines to clarify when temporary resident documents ...
08 Nov, 2025, 08.52 AM IST
Canada pushes for mass visa cancellation powers to tackle rising fraud from IndiaCanada is proposing new powers to cancel temporary visas, citing concerns over fraud in applications from India and Bangladesh. This move, ...
04 Nov, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
New Zealand to open Parent Boost Visitor Visa from September 29New Zealand introduces the Parent Boost Visitor Visa. Applications open September 29. Parents of citizens and residents can stay longer. Th...
20 Aug, 2025, 11.59 AM IST
UAE visitors advised to plan & renew visas in time amid flight disruptions and high travel demandUAE visit visa holders are urged to renew or extend their visas promptly to avoid fines, as high travel demand and regional airspace closur...
18 Jun, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
All you need to know about UK's long-term Standard Visitor visasFrequent visitors to the UK can apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa, valid for 2, 5, or 10 years. The visa allows stays of up to si...
16 Oct, 2024, 07.41 PM IST
UK Standard Visitor visa: How to apply, fees & required documentsTo apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa, you must submit an online application up to 3 months before travel and attend an appointment at a ...
16 Oct, 2024, 07.32 PM IST
US embassy to resume routine tourist visa appointments from September"The US Mission to India is pleased to announce that we are resuming routine in-person tourist visa appointments in September 2022. Previou...
31 May, 2022, 10.18 AM IST
Abu Dhabi COVID-19 app removes vaccine option for visitorsSEHA, which operates the emirate's health infrastructure, had said that visitors with visas issued by Abu Dhabi and passport holders eligib...
27 Jun, 2021, 01.18 PM IST
India's tourist industry sees crisis looming from coronavirus visa banWith just 73 confirmed cases of the virus and no deaths, India, a country of 1.3 billion people, has so far fared better than elsewhere in ...
12 Mar, 2020, 06.42 PM IST
Parliament cancels visitors passes in view of coronavirusFollowing the Holi break that ended on March 11, the Parliament has decided not to allow visitors inside the house, and to stop the tours o...
12 Mar, 2020, 02.14 PM IST
Unified visa for Gulf Cooperation Council countries by 2014"The plan to have a GCC tourism visa, similar to the Schengen visa in Europe, is about to be implemented after obstacles have been cleared.
27 Aug, 2013, 01.18 AM IST