Temporary Visa Exemption for Armenia

Nationals of India who hold a valid residence permit issued by the United States of America, European Union Member States, Schengen Area States, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State ...


India resumes tourist visa services for Chinese nationals after five-year gap

India has resumed accepting tourist visa applications from Chinese citizens starting July 24, 2025. This is the first time in five years that Chinese nationals can apply for a tourist visa to India, after ...


Italy - Update regarding Apostille on Educational documents - North India

Please note that it is mandatory, for customers applying for work/study DOV, that the...


New UK Visa Application Centres Now Open in Navi Mumbai and Ranchi

To improve customer convenience and address increasing demand, VFS is pleased to announce the launch of two new UK Visa Application Centres in Navi Mumbai and Ranchi. Navi Mumbai:- Operational from 26 Ju...


eVisa update for UK visa customers applying from 15 July

Starting 15 July, if you apply and pay online for a work or study visa, you may no longer receive a vignette (the visa sticker in your passport) as the UK is transitioning to eVisas. Instead, you will ne...


Portugal visa applications – Visit Family and Friends – currently suspended

The Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi wishes to inform that, until further notice, Schengen visa applications under the “Visit Family and Friends” category are currently suspended. As a result, it is not po...


Embassy of Republic of Bulgaria important update

Checklist of Supporting Documents for Bulgaria Short-Stay Visa Applicants. Click for View


Change in USA Passport Collection procedure

Effective August 1, 2025, a third-party/representative passport collection service will be discontinued to ensure the safety and security of applicants' passports/documents. Applicants must collect their p...


Important eVisa update for UK visa customers – work and study routes

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is developing a digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with an online record of immigration status – known as an eVisa. UKVI will start to phase out the u...


Palau Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Citizens

The Republic of Palau has introduced a 30-day visa-free entry scheme for Indian citizens, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations and tourism diplomacy. Indian travellers are looking...