Sri Lanka - ETA Mandatory for All Tourists from 15 October 2025

Effective 15 October 2025, the Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka requires all foreign nationals traveling for tourism to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival...


Change in US Consular Exchange Rate – Effective September 29, 2025

Please note that the Consular Exchange Rate has been revised as of September 29, 2025...


Closure Notice- Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (New Delhi)

The Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in New Delhi will remain closed from Octo...


United States - Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

The Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, restricts the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers into the United States as H-1B visa holders when seeking to perform services in a specialty o...


Travel Advisory for Indians Visiting Malaysia

Dear Travel Partner, Following the extension of the 30-day visa-free entry for Indian nationals into Malaysia, it has been observed that several Indian citizens arriving at Malaysian airports have...


Argentina - Fresh Exemption Announced for Indian Nationals Holding a Valid U.S. Tourist Visa

Indian citizens who hold a valid and current B2 U.S. visa may enter Argentina for tourism purposes without a consular visa or an electronic travel authorization (AVE/ETA), with a maximum stay of 90 days. ...


Mandatory Submission of Electronic Arrival Card Prior to Entry into Indonesia

With immediate effect, it is mandatory for all travelers entering Indonesia to complete and submit an Electronic Arrival Card before their journey. The submission must be done within a period of up to thre...


Reminder: Italy Appointment Scheduling in South Jurisdiction

Kindly note that, as per official request of the Consulate General of Italy in Bangalore, Valid from February 2025 bookings on the VFS portal must be done as a general rule by the same person who will atte...


Launch of Somalia’s New Online Visa Application System Effective September 2025

The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has announced the launch of a new online visa application system, which became operational on September 1, 2025, and will be fully enforced starting Septem...


Procedures of Entry into Latvia as from 1 September 2025

Effective 1 September 2025, third-country nationals without a Latvian visa or residence permit will be required to submit specific personal details and information about the purpose of their travel to the ...