Visa Clearance
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Pakistan narrowly escaped a passport ban: UAE halts visa issuance to Pakistani citizens; here's why
World | Nov 27, 2025, 08:27 PM ISTPakistani citizens have recently faced visa rejections for travel to the United Arab Emirates, which is its key trading partner and source of remittances. In early July, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his UAE counterpart to address the issue.
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China opposes student visas revocation: 'Trump exposes hypocrisy behind US claims of freedom'
World | May 30, 2025, 07:27 AM ISTLin Jian called the US decision politically motivated and said it would damage Washington's image and reputation.
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Jaishankar highlights visa delays with US counterpart, says critical issue needs urgent attention
World | Jan 23, 2025, 06:55 AM ISTUnion External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he flagged some concerns which are very widespread in India about delays in visas and the relationship is not well served if it takes that many days for people to get a visa because ultimately those visa delays do impact business.
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Canada revises visa policy, will no longer issue tourist visas with validity of up to 10 years
World | Nov 07, 2024, 11:37 PM ISTAs part of the new guidelines, immigration officers will now have the discretion to decide whether to issue a single-entry or multiple-entry visa and to determine the appropriate validity period.
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Good news for India travellers: UAE introduces new visa-on-arrival policy, check guidelines
World | Oct 18, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTThis streamlined process of visa on arrival will make travel to the UAE more accessible for Indian citizens, further solidifying the UAE’s role as a key destination for Indian tourists, business professionals, and expatriates.
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US embassy to resume routine tourist visa appointments from September
India | May 30, 2022, 07:23 AM IST"Applicants whose placeholder appointments were cancelled may now reenter the scheduling system to book regular appointments. Appointments have been opened through 2023," US Mission to India said.
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Iran cycling contingent fumes over late visa clearance
Other Sports | Mar 08, 2013, 04:48 PM ISTNew Delhi, Mar 8: The Iranian contingent is still fuming over the late clearance of visa to its cyclists for the ongoing Hero Asian Cycling Championships as it feels the country is “losing out on