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 ...

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 Online Visa Application Form for Swiss Visa Appointments

Please be informed that completing the online Visa Application Form is mandatory when booking an appointment for Swiss visas. Kindly ensure the following: Download and carry a printed copy of ...

Change in the Japan Visa document checklist format

Please note that effective 4 August 2025, there has been a revision in the document checklist format for all visa categories under the jurisdiction of the Japan Consulate in Chennai. Kindly ensure that the...

Italy North Jurisdiction - Opening of Holders of 2 years Schengen visa or above

The Holders of 2 years Schengen visa or above category is available to Business and Tourist applicants who were granted and correctly used a multi-entry C visa for the Schengen Area with duration of at lea...

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 ...