Mandatory Requirement to Provide Applicant’s Phone Number for Portugal Visa Application

The Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi requires all applicants to provide their own active phone number in both the application form and at the counter. The use of an agent's or representative's phone number...


Change in US Consular Exchange Rate effective January 13, 2025

The Consular Exchange Rate will be changing on January 13, 2025. Before submitting yo...


Italy makes biometric requirement mandatory for long-term visas

Starting January 11, 2025, Italy will introduce mandatory biometric data collection for all long-term Schengen visa applications. This requirement will apply to categories such as employment, study, family...


Israel introduces e-Visa system for Indian tourists

Starting January 1, 2025, Indian travelers can apply for an Israeli visa online through a new e-Visa system. This platform reduces paperwork and makes the process easier, aiming to boost tourism from India...


Revised Visa Fees for A2, B1, and B2 Visas to Israel

Visa Fees applicable with effect from 2nd Jan 2025 for Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai under A2 (Student), B1 (Employment / Expert), and B2 (Business / Tourist) Visa are: - Visa T...


Biometric Fingerprints Required for Turkey Work and Student Visas from January 1, 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, Indian nationals applying for work permits or student visas to Türkiye must provide biometric fingerprints. Applicants are required to appear in person at our Visa Application Cen...


Malaysia extends visa exemption for Indian nationals until 2026

The Malaysian government has extended the visa waiver for Indian nationals visiting Malaysia for business,tourism, social and transit purposes until December 31, 2026. This allows a stay of up to 30 days...


US Embassy updates visa rules to reduce wait times

Effective January 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India will introduce new rules for scheduling and rescheduling nonimmigrant visa appointments. In a statement, the embassy explained that these changes aim to ...


Poland Consulate Jurisdiction now based on Passport or Aadhaar Address

The consulate's jurisdiction for Poland will now be determined based on the place of ...


Romania & Bulgaria Become Full Schengen Area Members on January 1, 2025

The European Union ministers have officially approved the land border accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Zone from January 1, 2025. Romania and Bulgaria entered the Schengen Zone through a...