Iran welcomes citizens of 33 countries including India with visa free travel
Iran said it was lifting visa requirements for 33 countries, including Gulf states like Saudi Arabia with which Tehran had frosty relations for years...
Switzerland mandates biometrics for each visa application
VFS Global issued an update stating the mandate by the Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi with immediate effect to provide biometrics each time the...
US eases Green Card eligibility norms, to help Indians awaiting Green Card
The Biden administration has eased norms by releasing policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for those waiting for green cards to work and stay...
At least 1,300 Indian students given visas despite COVID curbs: China
China on Monday said that at least 1,300 Indian students have received Chinese visas despite COVID-19 restrictions.
In a regular press briefing, China's Foreign Ministry...
Malaysian Visa contract awarded to The Temenggong Holdings Company and Raizing Global
The Temenggong Holdings Company, along with Raizing Global, has been awarded a contract to provide visa services to Indian citizens traveling to Malaysia as...
Kyrgyz Republic partners with Salvia VFS to process Kyrgyz visas, opens office in Delhi
In a major development Central Asian nation Kyrgyzstan, officially known as Kyrgyz Republic, has appointed Salvia Visa Facilitation Services (Salvia VFS) as the India...
Australia issues new visa rules for Indian students
Beginning July 1, Indian graduates studying in Australian tertiary institutions will be able to apply for work without visa sponsorship for up to eight...
Thai eVisa on arrival applications from India rose 7 times in 2022: VFS Global
VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, observed a steady increase in demand for Thai e-Visa...
Indian students studying masters in France to get 5-year post-study visa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that Indian students pursuing a master's degree in France will now be given a five-year long-term post-study...
BLS International signs visa outsourcing contract with Spanish government for another term
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation (MAEUEC) of Spain has awarded BLS International the global contract for visa application outsourcing for...