[ad_1] The government on Friday told Parliament that as per new visa rules of the UK government, international students will not be able to switch out of the student route into work routes before their studies have been complete. This became applicable from July 17, 2023, onwards, the government said, …
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Mali, France suspend issuing visas in escalating row, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] France and Mali have suspended issuing visas to each other’s citizens in a heightening of a row between the former allies, diplomats said on August 10. The French embassy suspended issuing new visas in the Malian capital Bamako earlier this week after Paris placed the country in a “red …
Read More »Switzerland Embassy has NOT suspended Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. The Embassy of Switzerland in India has clarified that it has not suspended Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups. Instead, it said that they have almost “800 daily appointments” through the end of September 2023, which includes 22 groups. Sharing the information through a …
Read More »Rejected candidates rush in as slots for F1 visa open up, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image There is finally some window of hope for F1 visa applicants from Hyderabad, who’ve faced rejections in the past. With slots opening up at various consulates across India, aspirants are rushing in to get their hands on them to be able to finally take off to the …
Read More »Australia to temporarily stop accepting TOEFL for visas, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] TOEFL iBT, will be temporarily unavailable for visa purposes starting from 26 July 2023 until further notice, Australian Department of Home Affairs of announced. This pause comes as a result of revisions being made to the test by ETS. Australian government is currently reviewing the changes made, the Department …
Read More »BLS to provide visa, legalisation services for Italian Embassy in Cameroon, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image BLS International Services Ltd, a global outsourcing and technology solutions provider for governments and diplomatic missions, has recently secured its fifth consecutive contract with the Italian Government. The contract mandates BLS International to provide visa and legalisation services for the Embassy of Italy in Cameroon, further reinforcing …
Read More »Russia to launch e-Visa for India Passports holders from Aug 1, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representation only In a move to enhance bilateral ties and promote tourism between the two nations, Russia is all set to launch the Electronic Visa (e-Visa) system for Indian passport holders from August 1, 2023. This development will enable Indian nationals to apply for their Russian …
Read More »American passport holder travelling to Europe? Here are new requirements and approvals you require from 2024 under ETIAS, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Starting in 2024, U.S. passport holders planning to travel to Europe will face a new requirement. They must apply for authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before visiting. Currently, the U.S. travelers enjoy visa-free access to numerous global destinations, but the implementation of ETIAS could …
Read More »Saudi Arabia introduces instant e-Visa services to amplify connectivity, tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia_Representative Image In a momentous move, Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step to enhance its tourism sector by unveiling a groundbreaking expansion of its e-visa program. Yesterday, the Saudi government announced the launch of new instant e-visa options, aiming to streamline travel for visitors from key regions …
Read More »Faster visas for Chinese experts in electronics sector on the cards, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Indian government is putting in place a mechanism to speed up visas for Chinese nationals required mainly for installation, expansion and repair work in the electronics manufacturing sector, especially for companies approved under the production-linked scheme (PLI). This comes with the electronics manufacturing industry facing complaints of challenges …
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