Guidance for requesting an emergency student visa appointment

The purpose of travel is to begin or resume a valid program of study in the United States within 60 days, and there are no regular visa appointments available at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in India. Most ...


Indians do not need Visa to travel to Iran

According to the approval of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, visa for citizens of India will be abolished starting from 4th February 2024 subject to the following conditions: Individuals h...


Pilot Program to Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the US for Qualified Noncitizen

The Department of State (the “Department”) is announcing a pilot program to resume domestic visa renewal for qualified H–1B Nonimmigrant visa applicants who meet certain requirements. Thi...


Update on revised Visa Fees for South Korea

The revised visa fee for Korean Visa are as mentioned below with effect from 01 Feb. 2024.


Schengen visa holders can soon add two more countries to their Europe itinerary

From March, Schengen visa holders can visit two more countries on their trip to Europe - Bulgaria and Romania The date of Romania’s and Bulgaria’s Schengen accession by land will be d...


Exemption from Interview for USA eligible Non-immigrant Applicants

The Secretary of State, following consultations with the Department of Homeland Security, has determined that the following categories of interview waivers are in the national interest. Changes based on t...


Cambodia to launch e-Arrival Card next year for all travellers Test

Cambodia is set to launch a trial “e-Arrival Card” scheme for all travellers to the Southeast Asian country, starting from January 1, 2024. The e-arrival Card will replace the plethora of paper fo...


Iran Waives Visa Requirement For Indian Citizens

Iran is set to cancel visa requirements for visitors from 33 new countries including India. Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami said that the decision has be...


Kenya to scrap visas for all visitors from 2024

Visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January 2024. Kenya Immigration has developed a digital platform to ensure that all visitors receive electronic travel authorizat...


Important Notice Regarding Keep My Passport While Applying (KMPWA) and Priority Visa Services

In many locations, customers can purchase Keep My Passport, an optional added value service which enables UK visa customers to keep their passport while UKVI is processing the application. ...