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Applying for a UK Visa? Check out this step-by-step guide with essential tips

Here is a list of 8 tips Indians can follow before and while applying for a UK Visa

Applying for a UK Visa? Check out this step-by-step guide with essential tips for Indians (REUTERS)
Published on Oct 03, 2024 04:21 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi [india]

New Zealand hikes student, work, tourist visa fees almost 60% from this October

Student visa fees rose from NZ$300 to NZ$485, with India currently being second only to China as the largest source of students for New Zealand

Student visa fees rose from NZ$300 to NZ$485. India at 17%, is currently second only to China (35%) as the largest source of students for New Zealand, according to Education New Zealand (ENZ). (Representational Image/Pixabay)
Published on Oct 02, 2024 02:19 PM IST

Golden Week 2024: Chinese tourists skip Tokyo for these visa-free destinations

Visa-free destinations are winning big this Golden Week: Discover the top travel spots for Chinese tourists in Europe and overseas

Golden Week 2024 travel trend: Chinese tourists are skipping Tokyo for these visa-free destinations (File Photo by Olympia DE MAISMONT/AFP)
Published on Oct 01, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Bloomberg |

US releases 250,000 additional appointments to meet visa demand

The move comes at a time when more than 1.2 million Indians have travelled to the US so far during 2024, a 35% increase over the same period in 2023

The recently released new slots will help hundreds of thousands of Indian applicants take timely interviews, facilitating the travel. (Representational image)
Published on Sep 30, 2024 06:21 PM IST

UK restricting more and more foreign workers? How Indians may be impacted

The UK government is implementing measures to reduce net migration by limiting foreign worker hiring and enhancing visa sponsorship regulations.

New UK measures aim to lower net migration by targeting sectors reliant on foreign workers and tightening visa sponsorship rules. The Migration Advisory Committee will evaluate skills shortages, and the minimum salary for Skilled Worker visas has risen significantly.(Reuters)
Published on Sep 30, 2024 01:38 PM IST

Australia makes temporary work visa rules stricter: What are the changes?

Australia has tightened rules for the subclass 400 visa, limiting stays to three months within a year. Only a small number of applicants will qualify now.

Australia work visa: New regulations for Australia's subclass 400 visa restrict stays to three months in a year, enhancing scrutiny on applications. This measure intends to ensure local workers are not disadvantaged and prevent misuse as an alternative to the subclass 482 visa.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 02:37 PM IST

US accuses Visa of monopolizing debit card swipes, threatening merchants

Visa argues that their secure network and fraud protection are why businesses and consumers choose their services.

The US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa alleging the company illegally maintains a monopoly over debit card networks in the United States. (AFP)
Published on Sep 25, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Reuters |

Applying for Malaysian visa? Essential guidelines for Indian travellers

Key tips you must know as an Indian citizen before applying for a Malaysian visa.

Applying for Malaysia visa? Essential guidelines for Indian travellers (Representative image)
Published on Sep 24, 2024 02:25 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

2026 FIFA World Cup: Visa delays could stop your travel plans to the US

US visa processing delays threaten 2026 FIFA World Cup attendance—here’s what travellers and fans can do!

2026 FIFA World Cup: Visa delays could stop your travel plans to the US (File Photo)
Published on Sep 21, 2024 04:22 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New York

"Experience Saudi Arabia’s Wonders in Mumbai: 8 Days of Food, Fashion, and Unmis

8 days of food, fashion and unmissable travel deals: Get ready to immerse yourself in all things Saudi Arabia from September 25-October 2 in Mumbai

Saudi Arabia wonders in Mumbai: Visas in 48 hours, travel discounts and exclusive giveaways (File Photo/Ayman Yaqoob/AA/picture alliance)
Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:20 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

UK launches eVisa transition drive; urges all, including Indians, to make switch

eVisas also mean that migrants do not need to make trips to collect documents like BRPs or wait for documents to be sent to them, saving them on renewal fees

With an eVisa, it is also hoped that fewer people will need to leave their passports with the Home Office while awaiting a decision on their immigration status. (FILE IMAGE)
Published on Sep 19, 2024 07:17 PM IST
PTI | , London

Beijing subway just got major upgrade for tourists: Here’s what you need to know

Beijing’s subway just went global—Here’s why tourists are loving it!

People travel on a subway in Beijing. Beijing subway just got a major upgrade for tourists: Here’s what you need to know (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 05:34 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

UK’s 2024 visa changes: How will they impact international students?

This year UK has brought several changes in the visa requirements.

These changes impact not only the visa application process but also considerations such as dependants, post-graduation work opportunities, and financial requirements.(Representational Photo)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 05:18 PM IST
ByGaurav Batra

HT interview: Key insights for Indian students on studying abroad

The trend of Indian students studying abroad is rising. Early application and financial planning are essential for overcoming challenge.

Students must plan early and carefully consider several factors to secure admission to a good institution and ensure their safety and comfort abroad.(Shutterstock.com)
Published on Sep 16, 2024 06:48 PM IST

UK to change travel entry requirements: Here's all you need to know

The UK government this week announced an overhaul in non-visa entry requirements for visitors from next year. Here are the new travel requirements

UK to change travel entry requirements: All you need to know (File Photo)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 03:01 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

October 2024 US visa bulletin: India EB-5 program moves forward

The October visa bulletin, recently shared by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, shows India and China moving forward in the EB-5 categories.

Retrogression persists across some categories in the October US Visa Bulletin.(Representational Image)
Published on Sep 12, 2024 07:18 PM IST

What Indians must know about Canada's new immigration rules

Canada is pulling the reins on immigrants with fewer visa approvals, increased entry refusals, and the abrupt end of the Temporary Public Policy

Canada’s immigration department is approving fewer visas. The visa refusal rates have also gone up drastically - in January, February, May and June 2024, more applications were refused than approved, according to immigration department data.
Published on Sep 06, 2024 12:58 PM IST

Malaysia increases visa fees for foreign workers by 150%, check details

Malaysia's visa fee hike will impact visa categories like the Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass, and Long-Term Social Visit Pass

Malaysians wave the national flags during Malaysia Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 08:04 PM IST

Surge in 'Visa at Your Doorstep' demand among UK travellers to India

Britain featured among the top three source countries for foreign tourist arrivals making up a 9.82 per cent share between January and June this year.

The Visa at Your Doorstep (VAYD) service has recently experienced a significant surge in demand. (Pinterest)
Published on Aug 28, 2024 03:45 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, London

Immigration New Zealand introduces temporary visa for migrant workers

The new sub-category visa “is an interim, time-limited, streamlined pathway, and more aligned with the length of seasonal work.”

The new sub-category of the Specific Purpose Work Visa is aimed at providing interim relief to industries engaged in seasonal work to address labour shortages. (AFP)
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 08:09 AM IST
By | Edited by , New Delhi

Thailand visa scheme opens door to digital nomads

Thai officials recently launched a visa program that allows foreigners working remotely to legally stay in the country.

Thailand has long been a popular destination for digital nomads. (Grant Squibb/Image Source/picture alliance )
Published on Aug 22, 2024 02:07 PM IST
By | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Trump's H-1B visa wage rule offers clues to immigration policy if ex-prez wins

If Donald Trump wins the election, an important Trump administration H-1B visa wage rule offers clues to US immigration policy.

Trump's H-1B visa wage rule offers clues to immigration policy if ex-prez wins in November(REUTERS)
Published on Aug 20, 2024 12:11 PM IST
BySumanti Sen

New South Wales eyes double digit growth in footfalls from India in 2024

Sydney gets closer for Indians: New South Wales predicts record tourism boom with direct flights to India in 2024 and easy e-visa

Sydney tourism boom: New South Wales eyes record Indian arrivals with new direct flights (Unsplash)
Published on Aug 19, 2024 04:29 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Mumbai

8 FAQs on student visa application process to guide them this travel season

By answering common questions, students can better plan their international travel, with visa application as crucial first step toward a seamless experience.

Dusty Amroliwala, COO of Education Services and Migration Services at VFS Global, shares valuable insights to ensure students are well-prepared for their journeys.
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 02:51 PM IST

Head to these 8 beautiful countries that offer Visa on Arrival to Indians

If you still haven’t made your plans for the long weekend, pack your bags and fly overseas to these 8 countries that offer Visa on Arrival to Indian nationals

Head to these 8 beautiful countries that offer Visa on Arrival to Indians (Pixabay)
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 08:48 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Dubai man trolls country that denied him visa: ‘Will never step foot there’

The Dubai resident praised the UAE after his tourist visa application was rejected by another country that he did not name.

Elvit Ebrahimi lives in Dubai, UAE.(Instagram/elviteb)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 12:00 PM IST
ByShylaja Varma

In police net now: Nairobi man stayed illegally in Lucknow for years, worked as electrician

He was arrested on charges of fraud and a case was registered at Varanasi’s Laxmi Nagar police station in 2002. But even after this, he was not deported

“A joint team of Ghazipur and Lucknow police on Thursday evening arrested Morris Okiye who was living in Sector 9 Indira Nagar for a long time. He did not possess a valid visa and passport,” said Abhijith R Shankar, DCP (north). (Pic for representation)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 09:51 PM IST

Are you a digital nomad? Know all about the Destination Thailand Visa

Thailand has launched a 5-year multiple entry Destination Thailand Visa that will allow digital nomads to learn Thai soft-power activities to stay and work.

Thailand has announced the approval of Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).(Unsplash)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 01:00 PM IST
By, Delhi

Four booked for duping over 200 people for a job in London

The accused Kiritkumar Kanahiyalal Patel (43), his wife Kajal Pragada (35), his second wife Shilpaben Patel (40) and his accountant Gajanan Bhaskar Deshpande (42) from Ashti were booked by Chikhali police on Saturday

But the accused took <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh as a token amount from each youth and promised to return the amount after confirming their visa and all formalities. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 07:58 AM IST

Strict visa regulations students must know if applying for 4 top destinations

In the same way that higher education dynamics are shifting worldwide, so are the guidelines for student visas.

Many countries that attract international students, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the United States, have recently introduced many changes to visa regimes. (File)
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:05 PM IST
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