MEA advises foreign nationals to contact FRRO for visa support due to travel disruptions

Due to the ongoing situation in the West Asia region affecting travel plans, foreign nationals in India who need to extend their visa or regularize their stay are advised to contact their nearest FRRO. ...

Important - New AMS Process for Canada Biometric Appointments

Effective 21st February 2026, the process for booking biometric enrolment appointments at Canada Visa Application Centres in India will move from a separate webform to the Appointment Management System (AM...

Armenia announces temporary visa exemption for eligible residents of India

Indian nationals who hold a valid residence permit issued by the United States of America, European Union Member States, Schengen Area States, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of...

Holiday Notice for Chinese New Year February 2026

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (New Delhi) will be closed from February 14th till 23rd,2026, due to Chinese Spring Festival holiday. Visa applications submitted during this period might be del...

Important Update - Italy Visa Appointment in South Jurisdiction

Please note that the Italy Visa Application Centre in Bangalore will not accept any visa applications from 11th to 17th February 2026. Additionally, the Italy Visa Application Centres in Chennai and Hyder...

Mexico Embassy update on Visa Fee Payment Process

Effective 2 February 2026, for visa appointments at the New Delhi office, the visa fee must be paid via QR code at the Embassy of Mexico on the day of appointment. Please ensure that your passport num...

Making a new application for permission to come to the UK from 25 February 2026

From 25 February 2026, applicants who successfully apply for a visit visa and certain other visa categories—including Seasonal Worker, Overseas Domestic Worker, Direct Airside Transit, and EU Settlement Sc...

Italy Update - Appointments in the North Jurisdiction (10–17 February 2026)

Please be advised that the Italy Visa Application Centres will not be accepting visa applications during the following dates: New Delhi: 11th - 17th February 2026 Jalandhar & Chandigarh: 10th...

Germany - Important Information for Schengen Visa Applicants

Please be informed that due to a technical issue in the VIDEX application form, the First Name and Last Name fields are mandatory when “Hotel” is selected under the Reference section. In such case...

China - Important Visa Application Requirements for Smooth Processing

To ensure Visa applications are processed smoothly, please be sure to acknowledge and comply with the following requirements: 1. Visa application forms must be completed accurately and in full. Ensure...