Thailand Reviews Visa-Free Policy Amid Security Concern
Thailand's Prime Minister officially announces review of visa-free entry policy during Parliament session on April 9, 2026.
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Latest policy changes, fee updates, and travel advisories for Indian passport holders
Dubai Golden Visa Bank Guarantee Replaces 50% Property Payment
Dubai's Golden Visa rules now permit bank guarantees on AED 2 million properties instead of requiring 50% cash payment upfront.
India Los Angeles Consulate Resumes Visa Services After 15 Month
Indian Consulate in Los Angeles resumed visa and OCI processing on 6 April after 15-month outsourcing.
Pakistan Issues 2,800 Visas to Indian Sikh Pilgrims for Baisakhi
Pakistan granted 2,800 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations from 10-19 April. Kartarpur Corridor remains closed forcing travel via.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee Increases 25% for Indian Traveler
UK ETA fee rises from £16 to £20 effective April 9, 2026. Indian travelers now face higher costs for transit connections through British airports.
Europe EES System Becomes Mandatory for Indians from April 10
Europe's Entry/Exit System ends flexibility for delays from April 10, 2026. All Indian travelers must complete biometric registration with wait times.
Saudi Arabia Russia Visa Free Travel Starts May 11 2026
Saudi Arabia and Russia launch visa-free travel from May 11, 2026, allowing 90-day stays for tourism and business.
Vietnam Phu Quoc Visa-Free Travel Warning for Indian
Embassy of India warns travelers that Phu Quoc visa-free entry doesn't cover mainland Vietnam cities like Hanoi.
US H-1B Visa Forms Updated with New Requirements from April 2026
US mandates updated Form I-129 for all H-1B cap-subject petitions from April 1, 2026. New forms require detailed wage and job information for applicants.
Afghanistan Launches E-Visa System for Indian Passport Holder
Afghanistan has introduced an electronic visa system for Indian travelers. The new Afghanistan e-visa platform simplifies the application process for.
Canada Announces 5-Year Entry Ban for Visa Fraud Offender
Canada's immigration department warns that submitting fake documents results in a 5-year entry ban. New enforcement targets work permits, study permits.
India e-Arrival Card Required for All Foreign Traveler
India requires all foreign visitors including OCI holders to complete digital e-Arrival Card from April 1, 2026.
Saudi Arabia Offers Fine-Free Exit for Stranded Visa Holders
Saudi Arabia allows stranded visitors to exit without fines or extend visas until 18 April 2026. Visit, Umrah, and transit visa holders affected by regional conflict are covered.
Saudi Arabia Tightens Umrah Departure Rules, Warns Overstayers
Saudi Arabia streamlines Umrah pilgrim departures with new procedures and sets April 18 as the final exit deadline. Overstayers face fines, imprisonment, and deportation.
Thailand Proposes Cutting Visa-Free Stay from 60 to 30 Days — What Indian Travelers Need to Know
Thailand may cut visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for 93 countries including India. Here's what changed, what it means for you, and what to do now.
New Zealand Student Visa: Who Can Bring Family
Indian students in New Zealand can sponsor partners and children only if studying Level 7+ qualifications. New median wage threshold of NZ$35/hour applies from 9 March 2026.
Italy Launches Digital Schengen Visa Portal June 2026
Italy launches fully digital Schengen visa system from June 1, 2026. Indians can apply online without embassy visits — first Schengen country to go paperless.
Saudi Egypt Visa Deal: Official Passport Visa-Free Travel
Saudi Arabia and Egypt signed agreement waiving short-stay visas for official passport holders. New deal covers diplomatic, special and service passports.
UK Visa Fees Rise 6-7% from April 8, 2026
UK increases visa fees by 6-7% from April 8, 2026, with Skilled Worker visa now ₹67,300, Student visa ₹45,800, and Visit visa at ₹11,100.
New Zealand Pathway Student Visa: 5-Year Stay
New Zealand's Pathway Student Visa lets international students complete up to 3 consecutive courses over 5 years with a single visa application.
Greece Tech Talent Visa and EU Blue Card 2026
Greece launches Tech and Talent visas from February 6, 2026, with 3-year EU Blue Card validity and new pathways for Indian tech professionals.
India Makes 60% Flight Seats Free: New Rules for All Airline
Indian government mandates airlines provide 60% of flight seats free of cost. New rules effective immediately cover seat selection and passenger rights.
US Green Card Queue Advances for Indians in April 2026 Bulletin
April 2026 US Visa Bulletin shows EB-2 final action dates advance 10 months for Indians. Filing windows widen across employment categories.
US Expands $15,000 Visa Bond to 12 More Countries From April 2026
The US State Department will require B-1/B-2 visa applicants from 12 additional countries to pay refundable bonds of up to $15,000 starting April 2, 2026.
US Visa Processing Suspended in 6 Countries Amid Conflict
US embassies in Pakistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia halt visa processing indefinitely amid Middle East tensions affecting Indians.
Japan Visa Mumbai Appointment Mandatory From 16 March 2026
VFS Mumbai ends walk-in submissions for Japan visas from 16 March 2026, requiring pre-booked appointments as slots fill within minutes of release.
Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa Deadlines March 2026: Entry Exit Date
Saudi Arabia sets final Umrah visa deadlines: issue by 1st Shawwal, enter by 15th Shawwal, depart by 1st Dhul Qada. Critical dates for Indian pilgrims.
Japan Proposes 10-fold Visa Fee Hike for Indians
Japan's Cabinet approved a Bill raising visa extension fees from ¥10,000 to ¥100,000 and permanent residency applications from ¥10,000 to ¥300,000.
Qatar Advisory: Indians Need Saudi Transit Visa
Indian Embassy in Doha issues urgent advisory for Qatar-Saudi border crossings, requiring Indians to carry valid passports and approved transit visas.
India Grants 30-Day Visa Extension and Waives Overstay Penalty
India extends all visa types by 30 days and waives overstay penalties from Feb 28, 2026 for foreign nationals affected by Middle East conflict.
Madurai Airport Gets International Status - New e-Visa Gateway
Union Cabinet designates Madurai Airport as international port of entry on 10 March 2026. New e-Visa counters to serve South India within six months.
UAE Lets Expired Visa Holders Return Until March 31
UAE residents with expired visas can return without new entry permits until March 31, 2026, covering those stranded abroad since February 28 closures.
US Visa Bulletin March 2026 Brings Green Card Progress for Indian
March 2026 US Visa Bulletin shows EB-1 advancing to March 2023 and EB-2 to September 2013. USCIS allows filing chart usage for faster applications.
8 Visa Changes in 2026 Every Indian Traveller Must Know
From UK's mandatory eVisa to Japan's walk-in ban and US FIFA priority slots — 8 visa changes in 2026 that affect Indian passport holders.
Canada PR Pathway Opens for 33,000 Workers
Canada announces one-time PR pathway for 33,000 temporary workers on 10 March 2026, with Indians comprising 20% of the eligible applicant pool.
Canada Visa Processing Times Drop for Indians March 2026
Canada reduced visitor visa processing for Indians from 71 to 57 days in March 2026. Work permits also faster by one week for Indian applicants.
New Zealand Graduate Work Visa Changes 2026
New Zealand introduces a Short-Term Graduate Work Visa from late 2026 offering 6-month open work rights for level 5-7 graduates with NZ $5,000 funds.
USCIS Rejects Old Form I-129 for H-1B From April 2026
USCIS will reject old Form I-129 editions from April 1, 2026. Updated form adds wage level details critical for FY27 H-1B cap season filings.
Egypt Visa Fee Rises to $30 for Indians
Egypt raised visa-on-arrival fees from $25 to $30 effective March 1, 2026, with single-entry 30-day visas now costing ₹2,495 for Indian travelers.
Nepal Facilitates Saudi Visas for Citizens Stranded in UAE and Gulf
Nepal will help its nationals stranded in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain get Saudi visas to travel home via operational air routes from Saudi Arabia.
Japan Visa Fees May Rise 10x to ₹60,000 for Permanent
Japan proposes raising visa fee caps to ¥300,000 (₹1,80,000) for permanent residency and ¥100,000 (₹60,000) for status changes - first revision since 1982.
WISA Act Introduced in Congress to Remove H-1B Visa Restriction
New WISA Act in US Congress aims to reverse Trump-era H-1B restrictions including $100,000 employer fees, easing path for skilled Indian workers.
Australia Doubles Post-Study Work Visa Fees
Australia doubled Subclass 485 visa fees from AUD 2,300 to AUD 4,600 starting March 1, adding ₹2,50,000 burden for 3.4 lakh Indian students.
Indians in Qatar and Bahrain Seek Saudi Transit Visas
Indians in Qatar and Bahrain are applying for Saudi transit visas as backup exit routes after airports shut February 28 with 98% flight cancellations.
Italy Requires 2-Month Advance MICE Visa Booking
Italy now mandates MICE and group visa applications reach consulates 2 months in advance, affecting Bangalore jurisdiction including Chennai and Hyderabad.
UAE Extends Visas and Waives Overstay Fines
UAE automatically extends tourist visas expiring after Feb 28 and waives overstay fines for stranded Indians. Crisis desk opens with 24/7 helplines active.
Indian Embassy Qatar Issues Registration Form
Indian Embassy in Doha asks stranded tourists on visit visas to register via a new Google Form after the previous registration system crashed.
UK Introduces Visa Brake System and Stricter Salary Rules
UK publishes new Immigration Rules on 6 March 2026 with Visa Brake mechanism and mandatory salary thresholds every pay period for Indian Skilled Workers.
Australia Doubles Post-Study Work Visa Fee to ₹3 Lakh from
Australia's Temporary Graduate visa fee doubled to AUD 4,600 (₹3 lakh) from 1 March 2026. Indian students now pay twice as much for post-study work rights.
Bhutan Digital Nomad Visa Launched with $10,000 Investment
Bhutan launches digital nomad visa allowing 24-month stays with a $2,800 annual fee and mandatory $10,000 TER token investment for all applicants.
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