[ad_1] In a move to woo foreign individuals and corporate investors, Indonesia has introduced a golden visa scheme. It has taken this step to boost its national economy, a statement from the Ministry of law and Human Rights said. “The golden visa is granting a residence permit for an extended …
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Over 24k Passport Applications Filed In Nashik So Far, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representative purpose only Stating a sharp rise in passport applications in Nashik city, the data provided by the city police said that so far they have verified 24,000 applications sent by the local passport office. On an average the police have been verifying over 3,400 applications …
Read More »Korea starts new visa application centres in Chennai & Bengaluru, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Chang-nyun KIM, the Consul General of the Republic of Korea and Wonjae Uhm, Deputy Consul General at the launch of the Korean Visa Application Centre The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, India, has unveiled its new visa application centers in Chennai and Bengaluru, starting from …
Read More »Tensions rise between tour operators, service providers, & embassies, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation only. In the bustling world of travel, the journey doesn’t always begin at the airport. For many, it starts with a visa application – a process that can be both crucial and complex. In India, a growing tussle between tour operators, service providers, and embassies …
Read More »Australia closes dual-study visa loophole for foreign students, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. The Australian government said on Saturday it will close effective immediately a loophole in its visa rules that allowed international students to enrol for cheaper vocational courses as soon as they arrive in the country. International students can undertake additional courses along with their core …
Read More »State Department renews ban on use of US passports for travel to North Korea, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image (AP) The Biden administration is extending for another year a ban on the use of US passports for travel to North Korea, the State Department said August 22. The ban was imposed in 2017 and has been renewed every year since. The latest extension comes as tensions …
Read More »Canada considering foreign student visa cap to address housing shortage, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Canadian government, under pressure over the rising cost of housing, could consider capping foreign student visas, which have rocketed in recent years, new Housing Minister Sean Fraser of Canada said on Monday. Official data show there were more than 800,000 foreign students with active visas in 2022, up …
Read More »UK may relax work visa rules for Indians as part of FTA, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The United Kingdom may consider easing working visa rules for professionals under its Free Trade Agreement with India. The UK is willing to relax some visa rules for Indian professionals, Indian officials told Bloomberg, asking not be identified as the discussions are private. However, a British official indicated any …
Read More »BLS signs visa outsourcing agreement with Embassy of Hungary in Bangladesh, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Global tech-enabled services partner, BLS International, has entered into a visa outsourcing agreement with the Embassy of Hungary in Bangladesh, keeping long-term visas in mind. According to the company, under this exclusive contract, the company would be required to oversee and elevate the country’s visa processing operations. This agreement, …
Read More »Indonesia to launch Golden Visa programme by end of the year, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Indonesia is all set to launch its own Golden Visa programme by the end of 2023. The popular tourist destination is working to change its immigration policy in order to promote foreign investment and attract international entrepreneurial and business talent. Speaking to reporters after a recent press conference Indonesia’s …
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