US Makes Tourist Visa Bond Programme Permanent
The United States is making its visa bond programme permanent for selected countries considered at higher risk of visa overstays or misuse. SomeRead More
Egypt Starts QR-Based Digital Visa-on-Arrival Tria
Egypt has begun piloting a digital visa-on-arrival system across all terminals at Cairo International Airport. The new process replaces the traditional paper visaRead More
Weaker Baht and Incentive Flights Brighten Travel
Analysts from Maybank Securities point to a weak baht, an incentive offering free domestic flights to foreign travellers, and the reintroduction of visa-freeRead More
Visa-Free Entry for Indians Could Drive Record 2.7
Thailand’s decision to allow Indians 30 days of visa-free entry is expected to push Indian visitor numbers to a record 2.7 million nextRead More
Nepal Allows ₹200 and ₹500 Indian Currency Not
Travellers crossing between India and Nepal can once again carry ₹200 and ₹500 Indian currency notes after restrictions that lasted for nearly aRead More
Saudi Arabia Introduces One-Year Multiple-Entry Um
Saudi Arabia has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from the date of issuance. Eligible pilgrims can enter the countryRead More
Delhi High Court Orders Fresh Tender for Indian Vi
The Delhi High Court has set aside the tender process through which VFS Global was selected to provide outsourced Indian Consular, Passport andRead More
Easier Visa Access for Indians in 2026
Visa policy is now one of the strongest demand drivers in outbound travel. In 2026, several markets are actively reworking entry systems toRead More
Visa Expands Into Travel Experiences with New Dest
Visa has introduced Visa Destinations, a consumer-facing travel platform designed to help cardholders discover curated experiences across major global cities. The platform bringsRead More
India revises passport fees from July 1
The Central Government has increased passport application and related service fees, with the revised rates taking effect from July 1, 2026. This isRead More