Travel Advisory - MEA Advises Indian Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Iran

In view of recent developments, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice. Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) cur...


Important Update: Additional Documents Required for China Visa Applications

With effect from 05 January 2026, all China visa applications will require the following additional documents: Chinese company registration (Business License), and Inviter’s Chinese National ID w...


Extension of Fingerprint Exemption for Chinese Visa Applicants

To further facilitate Chinese visa applicants, fingerprint collection will be exempted for all short-term visa applicants with a stay duration not exceeding 180 days, effective immediately until 31 Decembe...


China Mumbai - Suspension of Application Submission and Delay of Collection

Please be informed that, due to technical issues, the Consulate General has notified that the acceptance of online visa and legalization applications will be suspended from 6 January 2026 (Tuesday) until f...


Important Notice About Turkish Sticker Visa Application Process

Due to a change in the authorized visa facilitation company, Turkish visa applications will be accepted directly at Turkish missions in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad from 5 to 10 January 2026, but will ...


Georgia mandates health and accident insurance for all foreign tourists

Georgia has introduced a mandatory health and accident insurance requirement for all tourists entering the country. This came into effect on January 1, 2026. Under the new regulation, all fore...


South Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists

South Korea has decided to extend the waiver on visa processing fees for group tourists by an additional six months. The fee exemption for C-3-2 visas, which was originally due to expire on Wednesday, will...


Important Update- Relocation of Austria Visa Application Centre - Mumbai

With effect from 02 January 2026, the Austria Visa Application Centre in Mumbai will be relocated to the following address: Urmi Axis Building, Second Floor, Behind Famous Studio, Opp, E Moses Road, M...


Relocation of Slovenia Visa Application Centre, Mumbai (Effective 02 January 2026)

Effective 02nd January 2026, the Slovenia Visa Application Centre in Mumbai will relocate from Urmi Axis Building, Second Floor, Behind Famous Studio, Opp. E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi (West), Mumbai 400011 to ...


Important Update - Application Submission Limits for Japan Visa

As per the guidelines received from the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi, travel agents/companies will be subject to daily application limits from 5th January to 9th January 2026. In Delhi, a maximum of 5 app...