More Slots Expected to Open Soon to Shorten US Visa Waiting Period: According to the US Consul General in Mumbai, Mike Hankey, the Hyderabad office will be fully staffed and capable of handling about 3,500 visa applications daily. Moreover, it will grow to be the largest consulate in Asia for processing visas. Additionally, it is […]
United States Will Soon Turn Your Visa Paperless: Promising outcomes have been observed in the pilot project experiment, as visitors have successfully navigated the process, especially for immigrant visas. Due to this, a step towards the digital revolution has been taken to turn the US visa paperless. Moreover, Julie M. Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary for […]
30-day Visa-free Stay in Sri Lanka granted to Indian Visitors: Due to a Cabinet resolution made in October, this program is available to visitors from other important nations, such as China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. Free tourist visas are being offered as part of continuous initiatives to boost Sri Lanka’s travel industry, which […]
US To Start Pilot Program For Domestic Work Visa Renewal In December: In December, the United States is set to start a pilot program for domestic renewal of some categories of H-1B visas. A US official said this step will benefit many Indian technology professionals. The renewal program comes after the White House announced the […]
Malaysia will allow visa-free entry to Indian nationals from 1 December: In a move to facilitate Indian travelers, Thailand and Sri Lanka recently announced visa waivers. Thailand has eliminated the requirement for a visa for Indian travelers effective November 10, giving a 30-day stay until May 10, 2024. Still, the Thai government has suggested an […]
Saudi Arabia announces new work visa rules for foreign domestic workers: Saudi Arabia has introduced new and stricter regulations for issuing work visas to recruit domestic workers from abroad. Under this new rule, the minimum age for a single employer to get such a visa is 24. Saudi Arabia Announces New Work Visa Rules For […]
US Announces New Guidelines for Indians Seeking Student Visas: Those who recently renewed their passport or obtained a new one as a result of losing or having their old passport stolen may proceed with their appointment if they can provide a photocopy or other proof of their previous passport number. The purpose of this step […]
India Resumes E-visa Services for Canadians: India once again offers Canadian citizens e-visa services. This comes after claims made by Canada that Indian agents may have played a part in the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18. India has dismissed PM Justin Trudeau’s accusations as “absurd” and “motivated.” In September, the […]
University College London Introduces 100 New Scholarships for Indian Students: Among the United Kingdom’s leading universities, UCL is one of them. Recently, UCL introduced the new India Excellence Scholarships that will support Indian Students with an outstanding academic record to pursue full-time Master’s degree studies at the UCL institution. University College London Introduces 100 New […]
India Issues Travel Advisory for its Nationals Due to Amid Ongoing Clashes in Myanmar: The Ministry of External Affairs said in a recent press release that all Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Myanmar. Moreover, MEA said those who are living in Myanmar are advised to take precautions by avoiding travel to […]