[ad_1] ANI Photo/ Mohd. Zakir Visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January, President William Ruto said on December 12. Ruto said his government had developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors would receive an electronic travel authorisation in advance, instead of …
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VFS Global bags global contract to deliver UK visa, passport services to 142 countries, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] VFS Global has won the global contract for overseas UK visa and Citizenship services. During 2024, VFS Global will deploy 240 Visa and Citizenship Application Service (VCAS) Centres for the UK in 142 countries across Africa & Middle East, Americas, Australasia & Europe, China & Taiwan and Asia & …
Read More »VFS Global launches its first Sign Language Contact Centre in India, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has launched its first sign language contact centre for people of determination in India. Through this initiative, VFS Global aims to bridge the communication gap for the Deaf …
Read More »Indian students to suffer as Canada doubles fund requirement for study visa, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Canada’s decision to double the amount of money that international students need to show to get a study visa will impact students from India the most as they make up about 40 per cent of all international students in Canada. To get a study visa to Canada, a student …
Read More »Visa-free Entry To Asian Nations Pushes Up Air Fares, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Near is far and far is near this winter holiday season. Hot favourite nearby international destinations like Thailand, Sri Lanka and Malaysia have become ‘visa mukt’ for desi travellers, pushing airfares to new highs. On the other hand, almost all international airlines (barring US) have resumed India connections in …
Read More »Shorter Wait Time for US Visa for Students and Tourists, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Shorter US visa wait time for students, tourists with more slots & centres soon Indian students and visitors going to the US can soon expect more visa appointment slots and processing centres as its consulates are making a big push to reduce the wait time. US consul general in …
Read More »More visa-free travel for Indians is good for Goa, too, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Prime minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia Prashant Yadav scouts for locations for the well-heeled. As the India head of a destination-management multinational, his job used to be mostly about introducing global clients to exotic vacation spots in his own country. Nowadays, he spends nearly all of his time on …
Read More »Sri Lanka implements free tourist visas to nationals from India and six other countries, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Transcending borders: Colombo prepares for biggest Indian tourism convention by ITTA Aimed at boosting the tourism sector, Indian tourists – the largest inbound group – to Sri Lanka, would receive free tourist visas with immediate effect, the Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced here. The facility follows a …
Read More »US introduces new rules for Indians applying for student visas, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image In an effort to curb fraud and misuse of the appointment system, the United States has announced a new policy that will come into effect starting November 27. Under this policy change, all applicants for F, M, and J student visas will be required to add their …
Read More »US Embassy in India processes record number of visa applications in 2023, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. The US Embassy in India has achieved a significant milestone by processing more visa applications in 2023 than in any previous year, according to an official announcement earlier this week. The surge in demand is attributed to various categories, including students, workers, and tourists. In …
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