Blinken assures US is “building back” on backlog of visa applications from Indian nationals
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has assured the Biden administration on Wednesday of all necessary cooperation to help it resolve the backlog of visa...
US expands premium processing of various visa and green card categories
The Biden Administration has announced plans to expand the premium processing of some of the important categories of green card applicants and some categories...
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...
Indonesia now offering five-year multiple entry visas in a bid to boost tourism
Indonesia recently announced a significant change in its visa policy, with the intention of revitalising tourism and strengthening its economy.
As of December 20, 2023,...
France to offer five-year Schengen visa for Indian alumni under new education programme
France on Tuesday said its goal to welcome 30,000 students from India by 2030 is aimed at fostering academic excellence, boosting cultural links and...
Indians now eligible for long-term, multi-entry Schengen visa as EU adopts new rules
On April 18, 2024, the European Commission adopted specific rules on the issuing of multiple entry visas to Indian nationals, which are more favourable...
VISA Situation – Playing spoilsport and adding to Travel Woes!
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the travel, tourism and hospitality industry for over two years, and then, just as the world started to...
AYUSH Visa soon for those seeking traditional treatments in India: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that to promote the traditional medicine industry, India will soon launch the 'AYUSH mark' which will give...
Biden administration proposes massive hike in immigration fees including H-1B visas
The Biden administration has proposed a massive hike in immigration fees, including the much sought-after H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers which is very...
Portugal upgrading its visa application platform to avoid hoarding appointment slots
The Portuguese authorities have announced that the country is updating its online visa application platform in an attempt to avoid a limited number of...
