Visa

Updated : Jun 26, 2026

Vietnam visa rule changes from July 1: Travellers to need this additional document

From July 1, 2026, Vietnam is expanding its health declaration requirement to cover all travellers entering, departing, or transiting through the country

Canada processed nearly 17,000 visitor visa applications related to the FIFA World Cup during the period.

Updated : Jun 25, 2026

FIFA World Cup rush meets visa reality: Only 29% of Indian applicants cleared for Canada

India emerged as the fourth-largest source of World Cup-related visa applications to Canada.

Tourist visa applications will initially be accepted through five Indian Visa Application Centres located in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chittagong, Sylhet and Khulna.

Updated : Jun 25, 2026

India opens tourist visa window for Bangladesh from June 28 after prolonged suspension

The move comes after India scaled back visa operations in Bangladesh in August 2024 following widespread unrest and security concerns.

Trump’s courthouse arrest policy overturned as US judge revives Biden-era limits

Updated : Jun 24, 2026

US judge blocks Trump’s expanded ICE courthouse arrests, restores 12-hour detention cap

US District Judge P. Casey Pitts of California ruled that the actions taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review were “arbitrary and capricious”

Why your Schengen visa odds depend more on the country than your documents

Updated : Jun 24, 2026

Same documents, different country, wildly different odds: The Schengen visa puzzle for Indians solved!

U and Schengen-associated consulates received nearly 12 million applications for short-stay visas in 2025, a 1.8% rise from 11.7 million in 2024 and a more substantial 15.5% jump from 10.3 million in 2023

First hike since 1978: Japan makes tourist visas five times more expensive

Updated : Jun 23, 2026

Japan visa fees to jump fivefold from July 1: Single-entry permit to cost around ₹9000

The new charges were approved by the Japanese Cabinet on June 19 and will apply to applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026

South Korea's Top-Tier Visa now covers professors too — here's what Indian researchers need to know

Updated : Jun 23, 2026

PR in 3 years, salary above $100k: South Korea expands Top-Tier Visa to these professions; benefits for Indians

The visa functions as a long-term residence track built specifically for highly qualified foreign professionals

India sends the most students to the US — and a new visa rule could hit them hardest

Updated : Jun 22, 2026

US house clears rule ending open-ended student visas - what it means for Indian students

The White House has cleared a major immigration proposal that could reshape how international students live, study and plan their careers in the US, with hundreds of thousands of Indian students potentially affected

Planning a passport application in the UAE? Indian Embassy says book before June 25

Updated : Jun 22, 2026

No passport or visa appointments in UAE from June 26-30 as Indian Embassy changes service provider

Current service providers BLS International and SGIVS Global, will stop accepting new applications after June 25

EB-1 rolls back to October 2022: July Visa Bulletin delivers another India setback

Updated : Jun 19, 2026

US July 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2, EB-5 close for Indians; Here's what changes for family-based Green Card queuers

The bulletin, released as the United States approaches the final quarter of fiscal year 2026, reflects heavy demand for the limited number of employment-based immigrant visas available to Indian applicants

Buy American, Hire American is back: H-1B interviews get tougher for Indian IT and consulting workers

Updated : Jun 19, 2026

71% of H-1B approvals go to Indians, now visa officers are asking, 'Why can't Americans do the job'

The scale of Indian participation in the H-1B programme makes the current environment particularly consequential. According to USCIS data, 399,395 H-1B petitions were approved in fiscal year 2024

Student visa doubled, graduate visa doubled, onshore applications banned: Australia's expensive message

Updated : Jun 19, 2026

Australia doubles student visa fee to Rs 1.05 lakh, bans onshore applications: Impact on Indians

The changes place Australia at the top of the global rankings for student visa costs, surpassing Canada, New Zealand, the US and the UK

Travellers were advised to review their status through the Metrash mobile application before travelling.

Updated : Jun 17, 2026

Working in Qatar? This new rule could affect you if your residency is cancelled

According to the official, users should check for any pending traffic fines, overstay penalties or other dues that could affect their journey.

Indian Embassy announces major change in visa, consular services in the UAE

Updated : Jun 16, 2026

Big change in Indian visa, consular services in the UAE from July 1; check details

The Embassy also asked stakeholders to rely only on its official website and verified social media channels for accurate and up-to-date information.

Quebec PEQ reopens July 2, 2026: What Indian applicants need to know before the October deadline

Updated : Jun 12, 2026

Canada's Quebec reopens major PR 'Experience Program' on July 2: Here's who can apply and how

The Quebec Experience Program, which was closed in November 2025, will accept applications again from July 2, 2026, Quebec's immigration ministry announced on June 10

Dubai's 48-hour visa fast-track is live: Everything Indian travellers need to know before applying

Updated : Jun 12, 2026

Dubai tourist visa in 48 hours: Fast-track service launched for Indian travellers - here's how

For Indian travellers who have been put off by longer processing times, the new service is a significant practical upgrade, particularly for those planning quick holidays, business trips, family visits, or time-sensitive emergencies

For many affluent Indian families, residence-by-investment programmes offer access to international education, easier travel and the possibility of relocating for business or lifestyle reasons.

Updated : Jun 11, 2026

Indian demand for global residency remains strong as second citizenship gets costlier

Global residency and second citizenship programmes continue to attract affluent Indians seeking greater mobility, education opportunities and wealth diversification. However, rising costs and tighter regulations are reshaping the investment migration landscape worldwide.

India hits EB-5 visa cap for FY2026: Two deadlines, rising costs and what families must do now

Updated : Jun 11, 2026

Visa

Vietnam visa rule changes from July 1: Travellers to need this additional document

FIFA World Cup rush meets visa reality: Only 29% of Indian applicants cleared for Canada

India opens tourist visa window for Bangladesh from June 28 after prolonged suspension

US judge blocks Trump’s expanded ICE courthouse arrests, restores 12-hour detention cap

Same documents, different country, wildly different odds: The Schengen visa puzzle for Indians solved!

Japan visa fees to jump fivefold from July 1: Single-entry permit to cost around ₹9000

PR in 3 years, salary above $100k: South Korea expands Top-Tier Visa to these professions; benefits for Indians

US house clears rule ending open-ended student visas - what it means for Indian students

No passport or visa appointments in UAE from June 26-30 as Indian Embassy changes service provider

US July 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2, EB-5 close for Indians; Here's what changes for family-based Green Card queuers

71% of H-1B approvals go to Indians, now visa officers are asking, 'Why can't Americans do the job'

Australia doubles student visa fee to Rs 1.05 lakh, bans onshore applications: Impact on Indians

Working in Qatar? This new rule could affect you if your residency is cancelled

Big change in Indian visa, consular services in the UAE from July 1; check details

Canada's Quebec reopens major PR 'Experience Program' on July 2: Here's who can apply and how

Dubai tourist visa in 48 hours: Fast-track service launched for Indian travellers - here's how

Indian demand for global residency remains strong as second citizenship gets costlier

EB-5 visas for Indians hit FY2026 cap as Sept 30 'grandfathering' deadline nears: What it means for investors

Who is Neeraj Sharma? The Indian-origin CEO about to lose his US citizenship, here's why

H-1B visa fraud: India-born CEO among 17 facing US citizenship revocation in Trump's denaturalisation push

Why AI firms like Anthropic, OpenAi are filing for more H-1B visas even while Big Tech cos pulled back

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