The UAE government has introduced a new e-visa for GCC residents, allowing them to visit for up to 30 days. Eligible residents must have a valid residency permit for at least one year and apply for the e-visa online.
Sri Lanka has announced visa-free entry for citizens of 35 countries, including India, the UK, and the US, starting October 1, 2024. This six-month policy aims to boost tourism by simplifying travel procedures. Additionally, Sri Lanka continues to offer free tourist visas to visitors from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia while suspending e-visa services temporarily.
The Philippines is making it easier for Indian tourists to visit! The country is expediting e-visa processing and offering visa-free entry for travelers holding valid visas from certain countries.
Planning a trip to South Africa from India? Great news! South Africa is making it easier for Indian tourists to visit with a streamlined E-Visa system and a potential 90-day visa waiver on the horizon.
Travelling to Libya just got easier! The country has launched a new e-visa system for tourists, with a separate program for expatriate workers coming soon. This simplifies the application process and eliminates paperwork.
Saudi Arabia introduces groundbreaking initiatives to facilitate Umrah pilgrimages for UAE residents, including multi-entry e-visas and increased flight frequencies. These measures are set to streamline travel procedures and enhance accessibility for pilgrims.
Canadians of Indian descent are facing a rush to surrender their Indian passports, as new visa requirements have created a challenging situation for travelers wishing to visit their home country.
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.
Russia is set to revolutionize travel for Indian tourists with the introduction of Electronic Visas (e-visas) from August 1, 2023. This move aims to strengthen bilateral ties and promote tourism between the two nations.
Saudi Arabia has made a significant move towards modernizing its visa system by scrapping visa stickers and implementing a new e-visa system for travelers from 12 countries. The new system features a QR code for verification and aims to streamline the visa process.