Japan Mumbai Visa Application Process Shift to VFS Global effective 20 April 2026

Effective 20 April 2026, the Consulate-General of Japan in Mumbai will appoint VFS Global to facilitate the Japan visa application process. From this date onward, the Consulate will no longer accept visa a...


Revision of Thailand Visa, Legalization & Consular Service Fees Effective 27 April 2026

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi hereby announces revised fees for visa applications, legalization, and consular services. The updated visa, legalization, and consular service fees wi...


France lifts airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals

With effect from 10 April 2026, Indian nationals possessing an ordinary passport are ...


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...