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New guide for Indian tourist visa applicants in UAE

New ICAC guidance covers application steps, required documents, visa fees for travellers

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The new ICAC guidance outlines the application process, required documents and fees for those applying for an Indian tourist visa.

US pilots $750 fast-track visa interview option

Pilot programme offers B visa interviews within 10 business days at selected locations

The US will begin testing a new pilot programme from July 1 to help secure visa interview appointments within 10 business days.

India’s 20-year passport slide: Major visa-free updates

India passport shift: Rank falls to 81 as visa-free access narrows to 55 destinations

How India’s travel access evolved over two decades—and what the latest visa-free rules mean for your next trip.

UAE passport’s 20-yr leap: From 35 to 188 destinations

UAE passport surges to world No. 2, adding 153 visa-free destinations in 20 years

From mid-ranking to global powerhouse: UAE passport now grants access to 188 destinations

Confused about visas? Don’t risk summer travel mistakes

Summer travel guide: Know visa rules to avoid delays, denials and costly mistakes

How passport power, e-Visas, ETAs and visas on arrival shape your summer travel

UAE 5-year tourist visa: Key rules explained

GDFRA explains conditions for 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa for all nationalities

Dubai has clarified the rules for the UAE's 5-year multiple-entry visa.

30 visa-free countries Pakistani travellers can explore

Pakistan passport holders can travel visa-free to 30 destinations as summer travel peaks

Global passport shake-up: Pakistan drops, India dips, Singapore stays on top

Saudi launches Package Visa for seamless tourist travel

New tourist Package Visa pilot targets smoother trips and longer stays in the Kingdom

New Saudi Package Visa streamlines bookings with all-in-one travel deals

Indian passport slips: Where can you travel visa-free?

India’s passport drops to 80th as fees rise and citizenship debate intensifies

Henley Index slide, higher fees put Indian passport power under fresh scrutiny

New US visa rule: Will students be forced out sooner?

New US rule ends ‘duration of status’, bringing stricter checks on foreign students

Longer degrees, especially PhDs, face mid-course visa renewals under proposed policy

Court blocks $100K H-1B fee: Impact for foreign workers

US federal court strikes down steep H-1B fee, easing costs for employers and global talent

The US Chamber of Commerce argued in a new legal challenge that the $100,000 fee is unlawful because it overrides provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act that govern the H-1B programme.

New visa service for workers in Kuwait with new rules

Revised Kuwait rules set caps on domestic workers and drivers by family status

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