In a landmark move to modernize its passport system, India has announced sweeping reforms set to take effect in 2025. The new regulations introduce mandatory birth certificates, high-tech e-passports, and faster, AI-powered application procedures—measures aimed at enhancing security, aligning with global standards, and simplifying travel for Indian citizens. While the government touts these changes as […]

New Delhi : Australia has firmly denied recent media reports alleging that it has “banned” student visa applications from Indian nationals in specific states, including Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued by the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, a spokesperson stated, “There is no ban or

Starting May 1, all foreign visitors entering Thailand—by air, land, or sea—will be required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online at least three days before their arrival. Nikorndej Balankura, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that the TDAC will officially replace the paper-based disembarkation form, commonly known as the TM6

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of specific visa categories for citizens of 14 countries, including India, starting April 13, 2025. This suspension applies to business visit visas (both single- and multiple-entry), e-tourist visas, and family visit visas. The affected countries include India, Pakistan, Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Nigeria, Algeria, Indonesia, Iraq, Sudan,