Germany Introduces Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indian Passport Holders

India and Germany have taken a major step toward facilitating international travel with Germany announcing a visa-free airport transit facility for Indian passport holders. Under the new policy, India...

Moldova Third Party Submission update

Effective immediately, for visa applications submitted by an Agent/Representative, please ensure that the Agent/Representative provides a copy of their Passport or National ID along with the name of the co...

Relocation of VFS Schengen Joint Visa Application Centre – New Delhi

The Schengen Joint Visa Application Centre in New Delhi will be relocating from Shivaji Stadium Metro Station to 27, KG Marg. The relocation will be carried out in phases, depending on the respect...

Travel Advisory - MEA Advises Indian Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Iran

In view of recent developments, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice. Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) cur...

Important Update: Additional Documents Required for China Visa Applications

With effect from 05 January 2026, all China visa applications will require the following additional documents: Chinese company registration (Business License), and Inviter’s Chinese National ID w...

Extension of Fingerprint Exemption for Chinese Visa Applicants

To further facilitate Chinese visa applicants, fingerprint collection will be exempted for all short-term visa applicants with a stay duration not exceeding 180 days, effective immediately until 31 Decembe...

China Mumbai - Suspension of Application Submission and Delay of Collection

Please be informed that, due to technical issues, the Consulate General has notified that the acceptance of online visa and legalization applications will be suspended from 6 January 2026 (Tuesday) until f...

Important Notice About Turkish Sticker Visa Application Process

Due to a change in the authorized visa facilitation company, Turkish visa applications will be accepted directly at Turkish missions in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad from 5 to 10 January 2026, but will ...

Georgia mandates health and accident insurance for all foreign tourists

Georgia has introduced a mandatory health and accident insurance requirement for all tourists entering the country. This came into effect on January 1, 2026. Under the new regulation, all fore...

South Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists

South Korea has decided to extend the waiver on visa processing fees for group tourists by an additional six months. The fee exemption for C-3-2 visas, which was originally due to expire on Wednesday, will...