India Visa News
The latest India visa and travel news — policy announcements, fee changes, processing-time updates, and new entry rules, with links to our India visa guide and tools.
IndiGo Resumes 9 Middle East Routes from March 12 After Safety Clearance
IndiGo restarts flights to Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Kuwait, Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh from March 12.
Apr 20, 2026
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.
Apr 9, 2026
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.
Apr 2, 2026
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.
Mar 18, 2026
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.
Mar 15, 2026
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.
Mar 13, 2026
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.
Mar 8, 2026
H-1B 2027 Registration Opens March 4 - New Weighted
H-1B 2027 registration opened March 4 with new weighted selection system prioritizing higher-paid workers. Registration closes March 19, 2026.
Mar 6, 2026 Foreign Tourists Stuck in India Get Visa Extension Relief
Bureau of Immigration India orders hotels not to evict foreign tourists with expired visas. New e-FRRO portal offers exit permits and extensions.
Mar 6, 2026 India Offers Free Visa Extensions for Stranded Tourists
India's Home Affairs Ministry directs FRROs to grant fee-free visa extensions for tourists and business travelers stranded by airspace closures.
Mar 3, 2026 India Visa Extensions for Stranded Foreign Nationals
India's MEA allows foreign nationals to extend visas or regularize stay through FRRO offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai amid flight disruptions.
Mar 3, 2026 India Resumes Bangladesh Visa Services After Year-Long Freeze
India will restart all visa categories for Bangladesh from early March, ending a year-long suspension that disrupted cross-border business travel and projects.
Feb 21, 2026 Chennai US Visa Appointments in 1 Month vs Mumbai's 10-Month Wait
Fresh State Department data reveals massive disparities in US B1/B2 visa interview wait times across Indian consulates, with Chennai offering slots in just one month.
Feb 19, 2026 Air India's ₹3,300 Crore Maharaja Lounge Opens at Delhi T3 with Exclusive Immigration Desk
Air India's flagship 42,000 sq ft Maharaja Lounge at Delhi T3 opens February 16 with dedicated immigration desk, live cooking stations, and premium amenities for business travelers.
Feb 7, 2026 Flying Back to India? You Can Now Bring Home 50% More Duty-Free (New Rules Inside)
India raises duty-free allowance from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 - plus laptops are now free, customs duty halved, and jewellery rules completely changed
Feb 3, 2026Indian Passport Climbs 3 Spots in Global Ranking
Indian passport now ranks 77th globally with visa-free access to 71 countries
Dec 15, 2025