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Henley Passport Index – Update (January, 2021)
The Henley Passport Index was launched by the International air Transport Association. Around 227 different travel destinations are considered to launch the index. The index is released based on the number of destinations the holders can access without visa. What are the Key findings of Henley Passport Index? Nepal at rank 104 and Pakistan at ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Asia Pacific • Henley Passport Index • Passport • Visa
Travel Restrictions
India recently suspended all visas, except certain categories, till April 15. Restrictions on international flights are to come into effect on March 22nd. Inbound Passengers’ Restriction Passengers from the following countries won’t be brought into India by airlines: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, ..
Topics: COVID-19 • Pandemic • Travel Restrictions • Visa
UK launches its new Points-based visa system
The United Kingdom’s Home Secretary Priti Patel recently announced the launch of the country’s new Points-based visa system. The system provides visas to only those persons who gain required points. It aims at attracting the high-skilled employees from around the world and cutting down incoming low-skilled labourers. The new system is expected to come into ..
Topics: European Union • Government of the United Kingdom • Visa
Henley Passport Index launched
Recently, Henley Passport Index was launched. The index was launched based on the data collected from International Air Transport Association (IATA). Around 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations were considered to launch the index. The Index is based on the number of destinations their holders can access without visa. Highlights According to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Henley Passport Index • IATA • Indian Visa • Passport • Tourism • Visa
Indians no longer require Visa to visit Brazil
Indian tourists will be now be exempted from visas to enter Brazil for tourism or business purposes. The exemption is also available for Chinese tourists. Both India and China are part of BRICS, an association of 5 major emerging national economies. Other three are Brazil, Russia and South Africa. Key Highlights South American nation will ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: BRICS • India-Brazil • Jair Bolsonaro • Tourist Visa • Visa