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UAE launches amnesty programme for foreign workers overstaying permits

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently launched a landmark 3-month visa amnesty programme which will benefit hundreds of illegal foreign workers, including Indians, overstaying their permits by...

August 2, 2018

The Government of India (GoI) launches web-based application e-FRRO scheme for foreigners

The Union home ministry has recently launched the e-FRRO (e-Foreigners Regional Registration Office) scheme to expedite visa services for foreigners visiting India. The aim of the scheme is...

April 16, 2018

India signs with Russia for visa free entry of flight crew

India and Russia have recently agreed to implement the general declaration for visa free entry of the crew of chartered and scheduled flights between the two countries. A...

November 21, 2017

India’s passport ranked 75th out of 94 countries

India’s passport has been ranked 75th out of 94 countries with a visa-free score of 51, according to the ‘Global Passport Power Rank 2017’ by global financial advisory...

October 26, 2017

The Andhra Pradesh government tied up with VISA for Vizag Digital Dhan Sankalp (VDDS) project

The Andhra Pradesh government has tied up with financial services company Visa for Vizag Digital Dhan Sankalp (VDDS) project, which is an initiative to develop Visakhapatnam into India’s...

October 12, 2017

Hong Kong to withdraw visa-free entry for Indians

Hong Kong has decided to withdraw visa-free facility for Indians. From January 23, 2017, onwards, Indian travellers will have to complete a pre-arrival registration. The move was taken...

December 21, 2016

UK to cut student visas by half

The UK government is reportedly finalising plans to cut annual student visa figures by half from 3 lakhs to 1.7 lakhs. This move is expected to be taken...

December 13, 2016

India, Pakistan eased visa regime

Indian signed long-awaiting visa agreements aimed to make the visa norms more lenient and liberal. The new visa regime – the first major modernization since 1974 – in...

September 9, 2012

Amid visa interruption, Indian youth delegation visits China

An Indian youth delegation of students, young politicians, sportspeople and artists are on a visit to three Chinese cities. The trip is organized in the direction to bridge...

July 18, 2012

Britain brings tough visa rule for Non-EU students

Britain introduced tougher targeted interview system for student VISA applicants from India and other non-EU countries to screen entry of students for education to the country. UK has...

July 10, 2012

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