Japan is set to implement stricter regulations regarding the carriage and use of power banks on flights. The new measures include a complete ban on using power banks during the flight and revised limits on how many devices passengers are allowed to carry. These changes come in response to a rise in battery-related fire incidents […]
Vietnam’s immigration services will experience a temporary halt due to the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays in February 2026. The Vietnam Immigration Authority, along with Vietnamese embassies and consulates worldwide, will remain closed from 14 February to 22 February 2026. As a result, visa applications, approvals, and other immigration-related services will not be processed during […]
China visa processing in India is expected to slow down in February 2026 due to the Chinese Spring Festival, one of the most important national holidays in China. During this period, Chinese embassies, consulates, and visa application centres usually function with limited staff or reduced working hours. As a result, applicants in New Delhi, Mumbai, […]
Thailand has introduced several new travel updates that visitors should be aware of before planning their trip. A major change is the launch of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), which replaces paper arrival forms and must be completed online within 72 hours before entry. Travelers will need to present the QR code at immigration, […]
Air India and Singapore Airlines are moving toward closer cooperation, marking an important step in improving air travel between India and Singapore. The expanded partnership is aimed at offering passengers smoother connections, more convenient flight schedules, and the ability to book journeys seamlessly across both airlines. By working more closely, the two carriers plan to […]
Air travel between India and Saudi Arabia is becoming easier and more convenient with Air India and Saudia launching a new codeshare partnership from February. This collaboration allows passengers to book their entire journey on a single ticket, ensuring smoother transfers, coordinated flight schedules, and hassle-free baggage handling. With improved connectivity and simplified booking, travelers […]
India has quietly made travel planning a lot easier by updating its tourist e-Visa rules, and it’s great news for international visitors. The application window for the popular 30-day tourist e-Visa has now been extended from 30 days to 120 days, allowing travelers to apply up to four months before their intended arrival. This change […]
Several Schengen countries will continue or reintroduce internal border checks in 2026, temporarily rolling back the area’s traditional passport-free travel due to security concerns and high migration pressure. Nations such as Germany, France, Poland, Austria, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Norway have announced that they will maintain checks at their land, air, and […]
New Zealand has announced that visa service fees at Visa Application Centres (VACs) in 26 countries, including India, Australia, the UK and the US, will increase from 1 January 2026 to offset rising operational costs and inflation. This change applies only to the VAC service component—covering document handling and basic in-person support—and does not affect […]
VFS Global has secured a major five-year global contract with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, marking one of the company’s most significant international partnerships to date. Under this agreement, VFS Global will handle visa application processing for Slovakia from 83 countries, including India, strengthening Slovakia’s global outreach and making the visa […]
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