Indian travellers accustomed to packing their bags and flying at the last minute now have a shorter list of options. Countries that stopped visa-free access to India in 2026 include Iran, Bolivia, the Cape Verde Islands, and Nicaragua—each tightening entry requirements for Indian passport holders in ways that now demand advance planning rather than spontaneous…
South Africa has launched a new digital gateway for Indian travellers. The South Africa ETA for Indians—an Electronic Travel Authorisation—allows eligible Indian citizens to apply fully online for short-term leisure and work visits, with processing targeted within just 24 to 48 hours, replacing the traditional visa application process entirely. Designed for stays of up to…
Nearly 2,000 Nepalis caught up in a document authentication scandal in Portugal have been given a genuine second chance to remain in the country legally. The Nepali Portugal residence permit fraud case, which had pushed thousands of migrants into deportation proceedings and potential fines, has now been resolved in the migrants’ favour after Portuguese authorities…
Nepal’s education consultancy sector has erupted in nationwide protest against sweeping new government regulations that industry leaders warn could shut down smaller agencies and make overseas study significantly less accessible for Nepali students. The Education Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN), representing hundreds of consultancies across the country, has submitted a detailed amendment proposal in response…
The Trump administration’s steep new H-1B fee has left a clear mark on this year’s lottery numbers. The H-1B visa applications drop 2027 has been sharp and unmistakable: registrations fell from 3,43,981 in fiscal year 2026 to just 2,11,600 for fiscal year 2027—a decline of roughly 1.32 lakh applications, or approximately 38.5%. The primary driver…
The Trump administration has ramped up a sweeping new phase of its deportation campaign, with undocumented Indian nationals squarely in its sights. The 18000 Indians deportation USA effort targets undocumented Indian nationals living across the country, and this time, those detained will have no opportunity to appeal, argue their case, or even secure legal representation…
Indian citizens hoping to live, work, and study in the United Kingdom have one final chance this year. The second and final India Young Professionals Scheme visa ballot of 2026 opens on July 21 and closes on July 23, giving eligible applicants a narrow three-day window to enter for a chance at one of the…
India has revised how foreign nationals staying in the country must register their presence, alongside introducing a new digital appeals mechanism. The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Immigration and Foreigners Amendment Rules 2026 through a Gazette notification dated June 1, 2026, and the changes have come into force with immediate effect. The Immigration and…
Planning a US holiday this year? You may want to start the paperwork before you even book your flights. US tourist visa wait times India have surged to their longest levels in years, with applicants in Hyderabad and Mumbai now facing an average wait of 9.5 months just to secure a visa interview appointment. Fresh…
After nearly two years of suspension, the India Bangladesh travel visa resumption is finally here. India’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, made the announcement on June 25, 2026—just hours after presenting his credentials to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin and formally assuming office. “I am very happy to be able to announce the…
