[ad_1] Emirates, in collaboration with VFS Global, has launched a groundbreaking pre-approved visa-on-arrival service exclusively for Indian passport holders. The initiative, fulfilled by the Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC), aims to streamline the arrival experience for Emirates customers travelling to Dubai. Under this new facility, Indian travellers who have booked …
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US hikes visa fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like H-1B, EB-5 among others, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The US has announced a steep increase in fees for various categories of non-immigrant visas like the H-1B, L-1 and EB-5, the most popular among Indians. The fee hike, first after 2016, will come into force from April 1. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US …
Read More »Reached mutual visa cooperation agreement with Maldives to boost tourist numbers: China, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara walk after a signing ceremony of the agreement on mutual visa exemption at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok, Thailand. China on Wednesday said it has worked out a “comprehensive mutual visa cooperation” agreement with 23 countries, including …
Read More »Tourist visa appointment wait times down by 75%, US processes record-breaking visas to Indians, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The United States has processed 1.4 million visas for Indians in 2023, marking an all-time high and significantly slashing visitor visa appointment wait times by 75 per cent. Indians now constitute one-tenth of all US visa applicants globally, with demand skyrocketing across all visa categories, witnessing a remarkable 60 …
Read More »Canada announces 2-year cap on international student visas; move likely to impact Indians, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Traditionally, Indians have been the largest cohort among international students in Canada. Canada has announced that it is imposing an immediate two-year cap on new international student visas to tackle a housing crisis and target institutional “bad actors”, a move that is likely to impact Indians planning to study …
Read More »Canada sees drastic fall in Indian student visas amidst ongoing diplomatic row, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Canada‘s issuance of study permits to Indian students plummeted in the latter part of last year, influenced by the expulsion of Canadian diplomats from India, pivotal in the permit processing. This dip also reflects a dip in applications amidst diplomatic tensions tied to the murder of Sikh …
Read More »BLS International expands global footprint with acquisition of Turkiye-based iDATA, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] BLS International Services (BLS), a global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, has signed a definitive Share Purchase Agreement through its subsidiary BLS International FZE, UAE, to acquire a 100 per cent stake in iData Danismanlik Ve Hizmet Dis Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (“iDATA”) and its subsidiaries. The acquisition, …
Read More »South Korea introduces workation visa to boost remote work tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] South Korea is set to launch a new workcation visa, officially named the F-1-D visa, allowing remote workers from overseas companies to stay in the country for an extended period. The move is a part of South Korea‘s tourism strategy, aiming to attract 30 million visitors annually and generate …
Read More »6 nations take top spot, India’s rank improves with more visa free travel, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Henley Passport Index, which ranks the world’s most travel-friendly passports, has released its list for 2024, with European nations of France, Germany, Italy and Spain, and Asia’s Japan and Singapore sharing the number one spot. The passports from these countries open doors to 194 destinations worldwide without the …
Read More »Indians in UAE to enjoy lower fares and faster Schengen visa processing time, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Indian residents in the United Arab Emirates planning trips to Europe will experience more affordable airfares and faster processing times for Schengen visas, with waiting periods currently averaging two weeks or less, reported Schengen Visainfo. According to Gulf News, the recent winter travel season saw a surge in UAE …
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