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15 Oct
New Zealand Tightens Student Visa Rules for Applicants from Several Countries
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New Zealand Tightens Student Visa Rules for Applicants from Several Countries

New Zealand has increased scrutiny on student visa applications from Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and China due to rising concerns about document and financial fraud. This follows a significant surge in visa refus…

15 Oct

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India Ranks 84th in Henley Passport Index, Tied with Algeria and Mauritania
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India Ranks 84th in Henley Passport Index, Tied with Algeria and Mauritania

15 Oct
Travellers to Russia now pay more for e-Visas and fast-track consular visas
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Travellers to Russia now pay more for e-Visas and fast-track consular visas

15 Oct
What Indian Workers Need for a Bahrain Work Permit in 2026
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What Indian Workers Need for a Bahrain Work Permit in 2026

15 Oct

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Travelling to Korea for Study? Indian Applicants Need D-2 or D-4 Visa First
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Travelling to Korea for Study? Indian Applicants Need D-2 or D-4 Visa First

Indian students heading to South Korea generally need a D-2 visa for degree courses or a D-4 for language and training programmes. Applications go th…

15 Oct
Qatar Streamlines Tourist Visa Process for Indian Travelers
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Qatar Streamlines Tourist Visa Process for Indian Travelers

Qatar has simplified its A1 Tourist Visa application process for Indian holidaymakers, allowing for easier access to the country. Applications can be…

15 Oct
Qatar Introduces Free A1 Tourist Visa for Indian Travelers
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Qatar Introduces Free A1 Tourist Visa for Indian Travelers

Qatar has announced the introduction of the A1 Tourist Visa for Indian visitors, which will be issued free of charge, simplifying travel to the count…

14 Oct
Indian Passport Ranks 84th, Offers Visa-Free Access to 55 Destinations
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Indian Passport Ranks 84th, Offers Visa-Free Access to 55 Destinations

India's passport has improved to 84th place in the Henley Passport Index, allowing visa-free access to 55 countries, including Algeria. This ranking …

14 Oct
Australia Bars Most Onshore Student Visa Applications From 2 October
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Australia Bars Most Onshore Student Visa Applications From 2 October

Australia's student visa rules changed on 2 October 2026: most temporary visa holders can no longer apply from inside Australia, and most new applica…

14 Oct
Australia Student Visa Costs AUD 2,500 From 1 July 2026
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Australia Student Visa Costs AUD 2,500 From 1 July 2026

Students applying for Australia's Student visa (Subclass 500) pay AUD 2,500 for the main applicant from 1 July 2026 and must show AUD 29,710 in livin…

13 Oct
Cambodia Introduces Electronic Visas at Diplomatic Missions
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Cambodia Introduces Electronic Visas at Diplomatic Missions

Cambodia has transitioned to issuing electronic visas at its embassies, enhancing convenience for international visitors. Indian travellers should ch…

13 Oct
Fewer Passengers Fly Through Oman's Airports Between January and August 2026
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Fewer Passengers Fly Through Oman's Airports Between January and August 2026

Oman's airports handled more than 9.3 million passengers in the first eight months of 2026, down 7.1% from the same period of 2025, the National Cent…

12 Oct
Pakistani applicants lose UK study offers as visa rules tighten
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Pakistani applicants lose UK study offers as visa rules tighten

UK universities are pulling study offers from students in countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria to avoid breaching tighter visa refusa…

12 Oct

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