Explore the recent advancements in visa regulations that cater to international travellers. From extended visit visas in the UAE to streamlined e-visas for Russia and Saudi Arabia, here's a roundup of the latest developments enhancing travel opportunities.
Russia has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish visa-free travel between India and Russia, targeting organized tourist groups. The proposal comes as part of Russia's strategy to enhance international tourism cooperation, with the implementation of electronic visas (e-visas) and the reinstatement of visa-free agreements with other countries.
Air India, backed by the esteemed Tata Group, is embarking on a transformative journey of rebranding. The airline's identity is set to undergo a sweeping makeover, featuring a fresh livery, logo redesign, and a strategic evolution of the iconic Maharaja mascot.
Air India introduces Upgrade+, a new program enabling passengers with eligible bookings to purchase confirmed upgrades to premium cabins at fixed prices. With Upgrade+, guests can enjoy increased baggage allowance, priority check-in, and a delectable culinary experience.
IndiGo, one of India's leading airlines, introduces new flight connections between Lucknow-Abu Dhabi and Ahmedabad-Abu Dhabi. These routes aim to strengthen international connectivity and cater to the rising demand for travel to the Middle East. Explore more about these exciting additions and the benefits they bring to travelers.
The 2023 passport index reveals the top-ranking passports worldwide, based on visa-free travel, taxation policies, dual citizenship opportunities, personal freedom, and perception. The UAE emerges as the leader, while the UK experiences a decline. Find out which countries made it to the top 10 and the factors that influenced their rankings.
The USCIS has expressed concerns about the disproportionate spike in H1B visa applications this year and has launched extensive fraud investigations. While measures to prevent fraud have been proposed, their impact on the tech industry remains to be seen.
The Australian government is proposing a major overhaul of its immigration system to attract more highly skilled workers to the country. The proposed changes include modifying the points test used to select skilled migrants, streamlining the visa process for high-skilled professionals, and raising the migrant wage threshold.
ACI World's release of the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2022 highlights a significant milestone in air travel's recovery. The rankings reveal a rebound in passenger traffic and the reinstatement of some of the world's largest airport hubs.
Starting from 11 AM on Monday, February 13, 2023, passengers coming to India from or via Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and China will no longer be required to produce a negative report from a pre-departure Covid test or upload self-health declaration on the “air suvidha” portal.