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Indian passport ranking improves in Henley Index, returns to 80th position
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

Henley Passport Index 2026: Indian passport climbs five places to gain 80th spot

The ranking marks a recovery from 2025, when India had slipped to 85th place, even though passport holders then had visa-free or e-visa access to 57 destinations

Indian passport gains ground in 2026: here are the 55 visa-free and VOA destinations
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

Henley passport index 2026: Indians can now travel to these 55 nations visa free, full list

Tied with Algeria, India now offers visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or electronic travel authorisation access to 55 destinations, up from its 85th rank last year

UK immigration goes digital as eVisas expand and visa stickers face end
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

UK visa overhaul 2026: Immigration changes to phase out visa stickers completely, eVisa rollout in pace

The shift centres on the rollout of an electronic visa, or eVisa, which will serve as a digital record of a person’s identity and immigration permission

UK government rethinks mandatory digital IDs for workers amid trust concerns
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

UK may drop mandatory digital IDs for workers, signalling another Starmer policy retreat

The proposal was unveiled in September last year by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who said the government would require every employee to hold a digital ID as part of efforts to tackle illegal migration

February 2026 visa bulletin: No movement in February: US visa bulletin holds India green card queues steady
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

February 2026 visa bulletin: India green card dates freeze after January’s momentum

The bulletin leaves both employment-based and family-sponsored categories for India unchanged across Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing

Oman updates nationality fee structure, sets OMR 600 charge for citizenship requests
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Oman fixes new citizenship application fee at OMR 600 under revised nationality rules

Under the new structure, the fee for submitting an application to obtain Omani citizenship has been fixed at OMR 600

US revokes 100,000 visas as Trump tightens screening
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Over 100,000 US visas revoked since Trump took office amid wider immigration crackdown

Officials said the volume of revocations reflects a sweeping reset of immigration controls after Trump returned to the White House

Germany announces visa-free airport transit for Indian passport holders after Merz’s India visit
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Visa-free transit for Indians: Germany eases airport stopovers in boost to people ties

The decision was recorded in the India-Germany joint statement issued on Monday after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit to India from January 12–13

Germany takes decision to allow visa-free airport transit for Indians
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

Easier travel ahead: Germany clears visa-free airport transit for Indian travellers

PM Modi thanked Chancellor Merz for the announcement of the visa-free transit facility for Indian passport holders for transiting through Germany

Canada eyes 2026 PR overhaul with worker transition plan and H-1B fast track
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

Canada plans two new PR pathways in 2026 with fast-track routes for in-country workers

The proposed changes centre on a large-scale transition route for temporary residents in Canada and a fast-tracked permanent residency pathway for US H-1B visa holders

India, Bangladesh moved to higher visa risk level under Australia’s updated student checks
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

Australia tightens student visa rules for South Asia ahead of 2026 intake, India now in higher risk status

The move is expected to slow processing times and increase documentary requirements for thousands of prospective students as the 2026 academic intake begins

One of Europe’s oldest nations, Bulgaria is roughly the size of the US state of Virginia and offers a mix of history, affordability, and lifestyle appeal.
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

Europe’s new remote-work destination: Bulgaria introduces digital nomad visa. How to apply

Applicants must secure a Type D long-stay visa from a Bulgarian embassy or consulate in their home country. This visa allows entry into Bulgaria and the submission of a residency application under the digital nomad programme.

Officials added that existing interview appointments generally will not be cancelled or rescheduled as a result of the guidance.
Updated : Jan 10, 2026

US pauses diversity visa issuances after security concerns, screening review launched

Despite the pause on visa issuance, the Department clarified that diversity visa applicants may continue to submit applications and attend scheduled visa interviews. Consular posts will also continue to schedule interview appointments.

USCIS said the fee adjustments are intended to ensure premium processing remains efficient and adequately funded while addressing growing backlogs and inflationary pressures on its services.
Updated : Jan 10, 2026

Planning an H-1B filing? USCIS to raise premium processing fees from March 2026

USCIS said premium processing fees for several visa categories will rise from March 1, 2026, reflecting inflation from June 2023 through June 2025. 

On January 7, the embassy cautioned international students that violating US laws could result in visa revocation, deportation, and future ineligibility.
Updated : Jan 9, 2026

US tightens visa compliance message for Indians on B1, B2 visas; flags permanent ban risk

The advisory also warned that overstaying or engaging in prohibited activities can have long-term repercussions. “If you misuse your visa or stay longer than allowed, you could be permanently banned from future travel,” the embassy said.

The move comes against the backdrop of strained diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Updated : Jan 8, 2026

Explained: Why Bangladesh has suspended most visas, barring business and student visas, for Indians

Bangladesh currently operates six missions in India—the High Commission in New Delhi, Deputy High Commissions in Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai, and Assistant High Commissions in Agartala and Guwahati.

The O-1 visa itself allows individuals with exceptional talent to work temporarily in the United States.
Updated : Jan 6, 2026

US artist visa O-1B, meant for talented creators, is now a pathway for OnlyFans and social media influencers

O-1 visa approvals rose over 50% between 2014 and 2024, far faster than overall non-immigrant visas. Still, the category remains small, with under 20,000 O-1 visas issued in 2024 versus more than 100,000 H-1Bs.

Under the rule, visa applicants from the listed nations may be asked to pay bonds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
Updated : Jan 6, 2026

US visa rules: Bhutan, Botswana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, others added to $15,000 bond list; check details

The decision took effect on January 1, according to a notice published on the US State Department’s travel website.

The figures underline the growing economic importance of Indian talent in Europe’s largest economy, particularly in high-skill, technology-driven roles.  
Updated : Jan 5, 2026

€5,393 a month: Indians out-earn Germans on median pay as MINT jobs drive wage surge

According to the study, Indian professionals are heavily concentrated in MINT professions — mathematics, IT, natural sciences, and technology, including engineering — sectors that command above-average wages in Germany.

Inbound tourism push: South Korea prolongs visa fee relief for Indian group travellers
Updated : Jan 2, 2026

South Korea extends group visa fee waiver as foreign arrivals beat pre-pandemic levels

Official data shows that foreign arrivals in South Korea rose sharply in November, climbing 17.3 per cent from a year earlier

Kuwait revises residency regulations, sets six-month cap on time abroad for expats
Updated : Jan 2, 2026

Kuwait tightens residency law, introduces six-month cap on expats abroad

The measures were issued by the Ministry of Interior, and form part of the executive regulations of Kuwait’s residency law, according to local media reports

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