[ad_1] According to the latest ranking revealed by Henley & Partners for the 2023 Henley Passport Index, which ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, Singapore‘s passport has emerged as the strongest passport in the world. Beating the …
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UK immigration fee hikes face criticism, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Some financial organisations charge fees on savings accounts, which can take money away from your gains. For instance, if your balance falls below the minimum balance required for the account, a monthly fee might be assessed. The UK‘s oldest medical union on July 15 hit out at government plans …
Read More »India to open new consulate in Marseille, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] India has decided to open its second consulate in Marseille, France. Addressing the Indian community at La Seine Musicale in Paris, PM Narendra Modi said that the opening of the new consulate will help deepen India-France relationship and help in fast processing of Indian visa. Marseille will be India’s …
Read More »China issues over 71,600 visas to Indians in first half of 2023, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] China issues over 71,600 visas to Indians in first half of 2023; hopes for early lifting of restrictions for Chinese nationals The Chinese Embassy and Consulates General have issued more than 71,600 visas to Indians travelling to China so far in 2023, Chinese Embassy in India spokesperson Wang Xiaojian …
Read More »Bengaluru set for chip-enabled e-passports by year-end, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] There’s some good news for passport applicants from the state, particularly those in Bengaluru. With the introduction of Passport Seva Programme (PSP) version 2.0 and the launch of the much-anticipated chip-enabled e-passport, processing time for this all-important travel document is expected to be reduced by half by this year-end. …
Read More »Europe rejected more than 1 lakh Indian visa request last year: Reports, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Schengen area rejected 121,188 Indian visas this year, a report showed. The rejection rate stood at 18 per cent. According to Schengen Statistics, Algerian nationals were refused Schengen visa applications the most in 2022, with a total of 179,409 visas not being issued with the total rate of …
Read More »Tech executive welcomes announcement of pilot H-1B, L visa renewal program, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image An Indian-American technology executive and community leader has welcomed the announcement of a pilot programme that will enable the renewal of temporary work visas within the US, a step that will bring relief to hundreds of thousands of Indians working on the H-1B visas in the country. …
Read More »Austria and Netherlands visa applications can now be submitted in Lucknow, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Visa outsourcing agency VFS Global has started its Austria and Netherlands visa services in Lucknow for the benefit to the citizens of Uttar Pradesh. Austria and Netherlands visa applicants from across the state can now visit VFS Global Visa Applications Centres on the 1st floor …
Read More »Business travel for Indonesians to Australia to be made easier, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Indonesian President Joko Widodo, left, shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following a joint statement in Sydney, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Widodo is on a 3-day visit to Australia. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) Business travel for Indonesians to Australia will be made easier in a bid to boost …
Read More »New visa rules for Australian student visa comes into effect, work hours capped at 48 hours, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Starting on July 1, 2023, international students holding a student visa will only be allowed to work a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight while studying. However, when their course or training is not in session, there will be no restrictions on their work hours. …
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