US visa appointments paused globally, creating unc
The United States has temporarily adjusted visa appointment schedules worldwide as consular officers undergo training. The US State Department said appointment schedules wouldRead More
 Abu Dhabi’s Free-Visa Push Turns Indian Demand
Abu Dhabi is using visa incentives to move beyond destination marketing and directly influence how Indian holidays are packaged and sold. Under aRead More
India Expands e-Visa Entry Network to 88 Internati
India has expanded its e-Visa entry network by adding 11 international ports, taking the total number of designated entry points to 88. TheRead More
China Business Visa Restrictions Hit Indian Corpor
Indian business travellers are facing greater difficulty securing visas for China, creating new challenges for companies dependent on frequent movement of executives andRead More
US Makes Tourist Visa Bond Programme Permanent
The United States is making its visa bond programme permanent for selected countries considered at higher risk of visa overstays or misuse. SomeRead More
Egypt Starts QR-Based Digital Visa-on-Arrival Tria
Egypt has begun piloting a digital visa-on-arrival system across all terminals at Cairo International Airport. The new process replaces the traditional paper visaRead More
Weaker Baht and Incentive Flights Brighten Travel
Analysts from Maybank Securities point to a weak baht, an incentive offering free domestic flights to foreign travellers, and the reintroduction of visa-freeRead More
Visa-Free Entry for Indians Could Drive Record 2.7
Thailand’s decision to allow Indians 30 days of visa-free entry is expected to push Indian visitor numbers to a record 2.7 million nextRead More
Nepal Allows ₹200 and ₹500 Indian Currency Not
Travellers crossing between India and Nepal can once again carry ₹200 and ₹500 Indian currency notes after restrictions that lasted for nearly aRead More
Saudi Arabia Introduces One-Year Multiple-Entry Um
Saudi Arabia has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from the date of issuance. Eligible pilgrims can enter the countryRead More