Visa-Free, e-Visa & Tourist Travel News
News on visa-free travel, e-visas, and tourist entry — new visa-free agreements, e-visa and visa-on-arrival launches, and changes to tourist-visa rules and stay limits.
India Restores Long-Duration Tourist Visa for Schengen
India restored all long-duration tourist visas and multi-year e-Tourist visas on 23 June 2026. Here is what Schengen-based Indian travelers need to know.
Jun 25, 2026
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.
Apr 11, 2026
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.
Apr 9, 2026
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.
Apr 7, 2026
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.
Apr 7, 2026
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.
Apr 2, 2026 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.
Mar 23, 2026
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.
Mar 20, 2026 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.
Mar 14, 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
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.
Mar 13, 2026
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.
Mar 11, 2026 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.
Mar 11, 2026 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.
Mar 9, 2026
Indian Embassy Doha Issues Safety Advisory for Qatar
Indian Embassy in Doha urges all Indians in Qatar to follow MoI safety guidelines and opens registration for transit travelers needing Saudi visas.
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 Jeju Visa-Free Entry Denied to Indians Despite Waiver
Indian Embassy in Seoul warns Jeju's visa-free entry isn't guaranteed after influencer detained 38 hours. New document requirements effective immediately.
Feb 26, 2026 UK eVisa for Indians: Airlines Can Now Refuse Boarding
UK's digital border system now allows airlines to refuse boarding passengers without eVisa or ETA. New rules affect all Indian travelers to Britain.
Feb 26, 2026 France Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indians Starts 2026
France announces visa-free airport transit for Indians during Macron's Delhi visit, with a six-month pilot starting Q2 2026 and 30,000 student goal.
Feb 23, 2026 Bangladesh Reopens Tourist Visas for Indians After Two-Month Freeze
Bangladesh resumes tourist visa processing for Indian travelers from February 24, 2026, ending a two-month suspension that disrupted thousands of travel plans.
Feb 23, 2026
Thailand Scraps Visa Fees and Doubles Stay Duration for Indian
From February 20, Indian passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days instead of paying ₹4,600 VOA fee for 30 days. Extension possible for 30 more days.
Feb 21, 2026 UK Scraps Physical Visa Stickers for Indians—Digital e-Visas Start February 25
UK replaces physical visa stickers with digital e-Visas for Indian travelers from Feb 25. Airlines will verify digital status at check-in; no re-application needed.
Feb 21, 2026 Armenia Drops Visa Requirements for Indians Living Abroad
Indian expats in Gulf, US, and Europe can now visit Armenia visa-free for 180 days. New policy effective until July 2026 requires valid residence permits.
Feb 17, 2026 Skip The UK This Valentine's: 6 Visa-Free Countries You Can Visit Today
Planning last-minute Valentine's travel? Forget lengthy UK visa processes. These 6 destinations welcome Indian passport holders without prior visas.
Feb 10, 2026 GCC Unified Visa 2026: One Application for 6 Gulf Countries
Gulf countries introduce Schengen-style unified tourist visa allowing Indian travelers single entry to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman with one application.
Feb 8, 2026
India-Brazil Strike Massive 10-Year Visa Deal for Travelers
India and Brazil double visitor visa validity to 10 years, slashing renewal paperwork for business travelers and tourists between the two nations.
Feb 6, 2026
Sri Lanka's New 12-Month Digital Nomad Visa Targets Indian Tech Workers
Sri Lanka launches 12-month Digital Nomad Visa and extends tourist e-visa to 90 days, targeting Indian remote workers with streamlined online applications.
Feb 6, 2026 GCC Grand Tours Visa Pilot Phase: Travel 6 Gulf States
Single visa covering UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman launching Q4 2026 at ₹8,500-12,500 for 30-90 day stays.
Feb 4, 2026Singapore Allows Indians 96-Hour Visa-Free Transit - How It Works
Indians with valid US, UK, or other select country visas can transit through Singapore for up to 96 hours without a visa
Jan 27, 2026Germany Allows Visa-Free Transit for Indian Passport Holders - New Travel Rules Explained
Germany introduces visa-free transit provisions for Indian passport holders, making connecting flights through German airports more convenient.
Jan 15, 2026
Malaysia Extends Visa-Free Entry for Indians Until 2026
Good news! Malaysia visa-free access extended until December 31, 2026 for Indian tourists
Nov 20, 2025New Zealand Allows Remote Work on Tourist Visa
Indians can now work remotely for 90 days while visiting New Zealand on visitor visa
Oct 25, 2025Thailand 60-Day Visa-Free Entry Continues for Indians
Thailand maintains 60-day visa-free for Indians - plus new e-visa and digital arrival card
Oct 15, 2025Philippines Now Visa-Free for Indian Tourists
Indians can now visit Philippines without visa - 14 days standard, 30 days with AJACSSUK visa
Oct 1, 2025