India Visa

More visa-free travel for Indians beneficial for Goa tourism as well

Visa-free entry is a carrot to expand $28 billion that 27 million Indians spent overseas in 2019. Those numbers had swelled eightfold and sixfold, respectively, in the two decades before the pandemic

Afghanistan embassy announces closure in New Delhi, issues statement

Despite "limitations in resources and power", the Afghan embassy said it has worked "tirelessly for their betterment and in the absence of a legitimate government in Kabul"

How are visa delays hurting both India and the US?

Waiting periods for US visas are expected to ease by mid-2023. That's cold comfort for Indians facing a waiting period of up to 900 days for appointments. What has been the impact of this long queue?

India ramps up visa processing in UK, announces new process for group tours

These steps come following complaints of visa delays that have resulted in trip cancellations

40,000 foreigners overstayed in India after visa expiry in 2020

More than 40,000 foreigners overstayed in India after the expiry of their visas in 2020 when over 32.79 lakh foreigners visited the country despite a long spell of nationwide lockdown due to pandemic.

Visa creates 100 mn card-on-file tokens following RBI norms last week

The landmark has been achieved in line with RBI's guidelines focusing on security and enhanced checkout experience, said Visa

India's visa curbs for Chinese workers hurting Taiwan tech giants

India has been slow to issue visas to Chinese engineers, who are needed to help Taiwanese companies set up factories in the South Asian nation

India eyes services concessions, easier visa rules in UK trade pact

New Delhi wants proposed 'early harvest' trade pact to focus on at least 40-50 items

Indian-Americans hail relaxation of travel curbs for OCI cardholders

The decision comes in the wake of several complaints raised by the Indians stranded abroad

British MP Lord Alexander Carlile denied entry into India on arrival: MEA

MEA said he arrived in New Delhi on Thursday without having obtained the appropriate Indian visa

Student visas for Indians in UK rise 27% in 2017, work visas remain steady

Indians still get more work visas for employment in the UK than all other nationalities combined

To boost growth, Cabinet approves simple visa regime in India

Measures intend to make India an attractive destination for foreign direct and portfolio investment