Thailand introduces a mandatory digital arrival card, effective May 1, 2025

Thailand is moving away from the paper TM6 form. Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign travelers will be required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), within 72 hours before entering the count...


Key Update On Japan Visa Fee

Effective March 28th, 2025, new visa fee will be collected at Cochin, Hyderabad and Pondicherry Centres. For Chennai Centre, the new visa fee will be effective from March 31st, 2025. If you are s...


Thailand to cut visa-free stay for foreign tourists to 30 days

Thailand will reduce visa-free stays for tourists from 60 days to 30 days to prevent ...


US H-1B visa application changes take effect on March 20

Starting March 20, the H-1B visa program will see major changes as the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launches a new registration system. This system replaces the old process, aiming for g...


Austria Biometrics Requirement for Applicants with New or Previous Passports

Individuals without a visa in their new passport must provide biometrics. Applicants ...


Temporary Suspension of Visa Appointment Registration for Poland

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi is temporarily suspending visa appointment registrations for April in the VFS system. However, applications for work and study visas will continue to be p...


Mandatory Submission of Original Birth Certificate for Portugal Visa

For Applicants applying at Goa, Mumbai & Pune need to submit newly issued (Within a Year) Birth Certificate in Original.


Philippine e-Visa and Sticker-Type Visa Application Information

E-Visa. The e-Visa is available for visitors traveling to the Philippines for short-term tourism or leisure; business; medical treatment; or participation in MICE (meetings, conferences, trainings or event...


Walk-in Service Now Available at Malta VFS Application Centres

The Malta VFS Application Centres now provide a "walk-in" service, allowing applicants to submit their applications without a prior appointment. Each VFS Centre will accept up to 10 walk-in applications pe...


New Visa Categories for Salone del Mobile 2025 for Italy in North Jurisdiction

Please be advised that North Jurisdiction has introduced two new categories specifically for the Salone del Mobile 2025. If you are a businessperson traveling to Milan to participate in Salone del Mobile ...