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  US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials due to restricted access to Tibetan areas

  World | April 01, 2025 6:37 IST

  This move from the US comes in response to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) long-standing refusal to allow US diplomats, journalists, and international observers into Tibet while Chinese officials enjoy unrestricted access to the United States.

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  UAE expands visa-on-arrival facility for Indians, check eligibility criteria, visa fees

  World | February 17, 2025 8:50 IST

  Under the UAE’s visa policy, Indians with green cards from six countries including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada will be allowed access to the visa-on-arrival facility.

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  Thailand revamps visa rules, know how LTR permit holders can maximise their stay

  Travel | January 21, 2025 15:32 IST

  Thailand has made major changes to visa rules, making it easier for professionals, investors and wealthy global citizens to stay for longer periods. The limit on the number of dependents has also been removed.

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  Indian Consulate in Canada continues to provide visa services for Indian nationals despite tensions

  World | September 22, 2023 22:35 IST

  In a social media post, it said that the consular services for Indian nationals in Canada, such as passport issuance, passport renewal, police clearance certificate and attestation, will continue to facilitate and assist Indian citizens.

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  Sri Lanka extends free tourist visa facility until April 30

  World | January 02, 2020 15:16 IST

  Sri Lanka on Thursday extended the free visa-on-arrival scheme till April 30 for the citizens of 48 countries, including India, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said, as the country tries to revive the tourism sector which was hit by the Easter Sunday bombings.

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  H-1B Visa Applications To Be Accepted From April 2

  World | March 28, 2012 15:48 IST

  Washington, Mar 28: Applications for the H-1B work visa — used extensively by Indian IT professionals — for the fiscal beginning October 1, would be accepted beginning April 2, a federal immigration agency announced on