Cairo: Egyptian authorities said on Thursday they would postpone the enforcement of a controversial decision to stop issuing on-arrival visas for lone travellers. The Foreign Ministry said the postponement has been made after “intense consultations” with state institutions and tourism companies. The ministry did not set a new date for enforcing the ban, which was… Read More »

When it comes to travelling the world, you might be shocked to learn that some passports are far more powerful than others. Global consulting firm Henley & partners have now revealed the countries of the world that allow residents the most access to the world, and those countries where citizens are continually restricted and barred… Read More »

China today welcomed India’s plans to grant visa-on-arrival facility to Chinese tourists, but did not commit to a reciprocal gesture for Indians visiting the country in large numbers. “We welcome this,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters here. Hua was responding to reports from India that an announcement in this regard will be… Read More »

The number of Indian students in the U.S. has been rising every year as indicated by rising visa applications processed by the American Embassy in India, a senior U.S. envoy has said. “Last year, the number of visa applications increased by almost 20 percent, but the number of visas applications by students increased by more… Read More »

With the decline in euro, Ireland is looking to attract Indian students as well as travellers, James Reilly, Minister for Child and Youth Affairs, said. “We have around 1,800 post-graduate Indian students currently. The student visa can be extended for a year upon graduating to look for jobs.  Hence, they can stay back longer,” Reilly… Read More »

Having taken into account feedback from concerned tour operators regarding new rules for Indian visas, the High Commission clarified on Friday its new process for tourist visa applications. It is no longer introducing biometric testing or requiring every applicant to attend an application centre in person. Applications will also be accepted through post and courier.… Read More »