Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia, signs agreement with VFS Global for visa services
VFS Global has entered an agreement with the Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia, to provide visa application services through a centre operated within the...
Iran’s visa-free travel for Indian citizens and 27 other countries comes into effect
In a bid to boost tourism and enhance global interaction, the Islamic Republic of Iran has introduced visa-free travel for citizens of India and...
US to hike visa fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas from April 1
The US has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular...
Emirates partners with VFS Global, rolls out pre-approved visa on arrival for Indian travellers
Emirates has exclusively partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa-on-arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the...
Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas amid housing crisis
In a move to address the rapid surge in the number of international students and its associated challenges, the Government of Canada, led by...
China issued 1.8 lakh visas to Indian citizens in 2023
More than 1,80,000 Chinese visas were issued to Indian citizens in 2023, Chinese Embassy in India spokesperson Wang Xiaojian said on Friday.
He also shared...
Goa Minister pitches for ‘digital nomad visa’, seeks Centre’s support
Terming the state of Goa a 'Global Opportunities Aggregator', the state Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communication on Wednesday unveiled a vision as...
Finland increases financial requirement for Schengen Visas to €50 per day
Starting January 2024, Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has increased the financial requirement for Schengen visas to €50 per day of stay.
Additionally, Finland has...
Strategic milestones and financial growth: BLS International’s remarkable 2023
In 2023, BLS International reached new heights in the domain of visa and consular services. Embarking on a transformative journey marked by strategic milestones,...
Kenya postpones implementation of visa-free entry for global travellers
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued a circular, stating a delay in the implementation of the presidential directive that Kenya will be...
