Important information for Students applying in Italy Mumbai Jurisdiction

As the deadline to apply for study visas for those admitted to Bachelor and Master Degree courses of academic year 2024-2025 is till 29th of November. Only the following study visa applications can be acce...

Canada announces fee increase for temporary resident applications from December 1, 2024

Starting December 1, 2024, Canada will implement increased application and processing fees for various temporary resident applications, affecting visitors, students, and workers applying to enter or extend...

Dubai makes hotel booking and return ticket mandatory for tourist visas

The Dubai emigration department has introduced stricter requirements for obtaining a tourist visa, mandating travelers to provide hotel booking documents with a QR code and a copy of their return ticket. ...

Update on Germany National Visa (D Visa) Applications

Important Update for National Visa Applications (D Visas) in Bangalore and Cochin Effective 20th November 2024, applicants in the following categories must upload their documents via the Auslandsport...

Russia to Begin Collecting Biometric Data from Foreign Travelers at Borders Starting December 2024

The Russian government has approved a pilot program requiring foreign nationals and stateless individuals to provide biometric data for border crossings, beginning December 1, 2024. The initiative will be...

Vietnam launches new electronic visa portal

Starting November 11, 2024, international travelers to Vietnam will be able to apply for their electronic visa (e-Visa) through a new portal. The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security's Immigration Depar...

Thailand extends visa-free entry for Indian travellers

Thailand has indefinitely extended its visa-free entry policy for Indian nationals. Originally set to end on November 11, 2024, this policy now allows Indian visitors to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days ...

Notice Regarding China Visa Applications Submitted by Travel Agencies or Representatives

VFS has received the list of travel agents and companies successfully registered by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Mumbai. The acceptance of visa applications submitted by ...

Important Notice: Visa Category Selection for Swiss Visa Appointments

According to information from the Embassy of Switzerland, applicants are advised to select the appropriate visa category carefully when scheduling their appointment. Visa applications will only be accept...

New Document Submission Limits for Portugal Embassy Attestation

Effective October 30, 2024, the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi has established that VFS will accept a maximum of ten (10) documents per day for attestation and legalization. Applicants are advised t...