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Visas & Passports

Canada Cracks Down on Flagpoling: New Rules for Work and Study Permits

The Canadian government has announced a ban on "flagpoling," a practice where temporary residents leave and re-enter Canada to expedite work or study permit applications. This move aims to ensure that border services are reserved for new arrivals.

Manish Khandelwal
27/12/2024

Visas & Passports

Malta Tightens Residence Permit Rules for Foreign Nationals

The Notarial Council in Malta has issued a directive prohibiting notaries from signing or completing a new form required by Identità, the Maltese identity card agency, for foreigners applying for residence permits.

Manish Khandelwal
06/09/2024

Visas & Passports

Cyprus Eases Citizenship Rules to Attract Tech Talent

In a bid to attract tech talent to the island, Cyprus has eased its citizenship rules for foreign nationals working in the research and innovation sector. Under the amended law, foreign nationals can apply for fast-track citizenship, granted at the discretion of the interior minister.

Manish Khandelwal
02/12/2023

Technology

India Permits UPI Payments for Travellers From G20 Countries

The Reserve Bank of India has issued instructions allowing travelers from G20 nations to make payments through the mobile-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) while in India. The move aims to provide a secure and convenient payment option for foreign nationals visiting the country.

Manish Khandelwal
14/02/2023

Visas & Passports

Thailand Announced New 10-Year Long-Term Resident Visa For Foreigners

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, a Southeast Asian country located at the centre of Mainland Southeast Asia recently announced the launch of a new 10-year long-term resident visa for foreigners. The country has also begun accepting applications for new ‘Long-Term…

Manish Khandelwal
08/09/2022

States

Omicron Concerns: Sikkim Imposed Restrictions On Entry of Foreign Nationals

Sikkim Ends Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

The Sikkim government on Tuesday (November 30) announced that it will stop issuing permits to foreign nationals visiting the state due to growing concerns over the new Covid-19 Omicron variant. In a notification issued by the Home Department, the Government…

Manish Khandelwal
01/12/2021

Visas & Passports

Indian Govt Extends Visa Validity of Foreigners Stranded In India

The Govt. of India on Friday extends the Visa validity of all foreign nationals who came to India before March 2020 and were stranded here due to Covid-19 lockdown and travel restrictions. The decision comes amid the non-availability of normal…

Manish Khandelwal
06/06/2021

Visas & Passports

Foreign Nationals Holding Valid Residence Visa Can Return To UAE From 1 June

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (ICA) Monday said foreign nationals holding valid residence visa can return to the UAE starting June 1st. MoFAIC and ICA in a joint…