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Donald Trump to announce new visa restrictions
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that he will be announcing new visa restrictions in coming days. We’re going to be announcing something tomorrow or the next day on visas,” Xinhua…
World
May 18, 2020
Indian govt will soon take decision on OCI visa issue: Minister
Washington: In a bid to allay fears of the OCI card holders over the temporary suspension of their long-term visas, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan has…
World
March 12, 2020
Rishi Sunak’s Budget to make cost of UK visa higher
London: The UK Budget tabled by Indian-origin Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is set to make the cost of long-term visas to Britain higher with a major hike in the compulsory…
Middle East
February 10, 2020
Saudi Arabia issued 12 Lakh visas
Govt. of Saudi Arabia is implementing the policy of providing jobs to Saudi naitonals in private sector. Ministry of labour and social welfare issued 12 lakh visas to foreingers during…
World
January 24, 2020
US announces new visa rules to restrict ‘birth tourism’
Washington: The United States announced on Thursday (local time) that it will no longer issue temporary visitor (B-1/B-2) visas to foreigners seeking to enter the country for what it called…
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January 7, 2020
UAE announces five-year tourist visa
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai made an announcement of five-year tourist visa. New visa rules It…
Middle East
November 17, 2019
India extends Visa-on-Arrival facility to UAE nationals
Abu Dhabi: The Centre has extended the Visa-on-Arrival facility to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) nationals travelling to India in a bid to strengthen people-to-people and trade links, as well…
India
November 12, 2019
Attention: These IT firms are banned from applying for H-1B visas
New Delhi: A new study from National Foundation for American Policy shows that the US government is making things worse for major Indian IT companies. They revealed the denial rate…
India
October 25, 2019
Riyadh restructures visa system, cancels fee for repeat Umrah
New Delhi: The kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Friday dismissed reports that it has hiked visa fees, and said that it has instead restructured its visa system for Haj and…
News
October 12, 2019
UAE-based Indian expat’s visa case goes viral online
Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian expat’s plea regarding his passport taken away from him and being kept as a collateral against a bank loan has gone viral on Twitter According to…
India
October 11, 2019
Indians can apply for US work visas 90 days prior to start date
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) Embassy here on Thursday asked visa applicants to apply up to 90 days before their employment begins. “Applying for your work #USvisa? You can apply…
Middle East
September 27, 2019
Saudi Arabia to announce visa schemes, abolishes abaya rule
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Friday will announce new visa scheme for 49 countries across the globe as part of its efforts to boost the Kingdom’s tourism sector. Kingdom’s appeal to…
News
September 25, 2019
China opens first visa centre in Lahore
Lahore:Chinese authorities on Monday opened Beijing’s the first visa application service centre in Lahore. Yao Jing, the Chinese Ambassador to Islamabad, inaugurated the centre. Others who attended the ceremony included…
Education and Career
September 11, 2019
UK announces new visa rules; good news for Indian students
There is good news for students going to Britain for studying as the UK government on Wednesday announced the reintroduction of the two-year post-study work visa, expanding opportunities for talented…
Hyderabad
September 12, 2019
Visa of Hyderabadi expires, son expelled from KSA
By Mr. Irfan Mohammed Jeddah: The bond of father and children share is timeless. It’s a beautiful journey marked with tears, emotional, tragedy, sacrifices, joy, smiles, memorable moments. Many of…
India
July 17, 2019
GDRFA explains ‘on arrival’ visa process for Indians
Dubai: In a video shared on Twitter, ‘on arrival’ visa process for Indians was explained by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai. •On arrival visa…
Middle East
July 15, 2019
UAE offers visa fee exemptions to children under 18
Abu Dhabi: The tourist visa fee waiver for children younger than 18 travelling to United Arab Emirates (UAE) came into effect for the first time this summer on Monday. The…
News
July 13, 2019
Nepal to hike foreign tourist visa fee from July 17
Kathmandu [Nepal]: Nepal will raise visa fees for foreign tourists from July 17, authorities have said. Citing the Department of Immigration (DoI), The Himalayan Times reported on late Friday that…
Middle East
July 5, 2019
UAE to give free SIM cards to all tourists
Abu Dhabi: Tourists arriving in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will receive free mobile phone SIM cards with free data, international calling minutes and text messages, authorities said here. The…
Middle East
June 30, 2019
Indian Consulate in Dubai offer help to 300 unpaid workers
Dubai: Consulate General of India in Dubai has stepped in to resolve the issue of over 300 expat workers of a private firm here, who were struggling to make ends…
June 17, 2019
Facebook to unveil new cryptocurrency
London: Facebook is set Tuesday to unveil a bid to bring cryptocurrency payments into the mainstream, reportedly with the endorsement of governments and financial giants. The world’s biggest social network…
India
June 1, 2019
Proud to follow in Sushma Swaraj’s footsteps: Jaishankar
New Delhi: New External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said he was proud to follow in the footsteps of Sushma Swaraj, who has been seen as one of the…
Crime and Accident
May 29, 2019
3 held for duping 17 by offering fake work visa to UAE
New Delhi: Delhi Police arrested three persons of a Punjab-based family for duping 17 people by providing them fake work visa for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a police officer…
Middle East
May 22, 2019
2 Indian businessmen in Dubai get new 10-year visa
Dubai: Two Indian Dubai-based businessmen were issued the new 10-year United Arab Emirates (UAE) resident visas which were rolled out in January, the media reported on Wednesday. Vasu Shroff, chairman…
News
May 22, 2019
Bangladesh halts visas to Pakistan nationals
Dhaka: Bangladesh has halted issuance of visas to Pakistani nationals and reportedly refused to accept the ‘agrement’ from Islamabad for appointment of a new High Commissioner to Dhaka after a…
News
April 29, 2019
Pakistan, US trying to resolve visa restriction issue
Islamabad: Pakistan and the US are working to resolve an issue that may lead to new visa restrictions on some Pakistani citizens if left unresolved, a media report said on…
Middle East
April 26, 2019
Qatar to abolish exit visa system by year’s end: UN
Doha: Qatar is set to abolish its controversial exit visa system for all foreign workers by the end of the year, the UN’s International Labour Organization said Friday. Qatar has…
Hyderabad
April 19, 2019
Hyderabad: 57-yr-old, Sabiha stranded in Jordan returns
Hyderabad: 57-year-old Hyderabadi woman who was stranded at Amman airport in Jordan due to her expired passport, returned home early Thursday morning. Woman’s family appreciated the quick response and action…
News
April 8, 2019
New Zealand: Number of visa applicants increased after Christchurch attack
Wellington: Following terrorist attack on mosques in New Zealand, the number of visa aspirants has increased. According to the association for immigrants, New Zealand, as compared to 10 days before…
Crime and Accident
April 8, 2019
6 held with 62 passports, 28 fake immigration stamps
New Delhi: Six people, including a married couple, were arrested with 62 passports and 28 fake visa stamps, said a police officer here on Sunday. The accused have been identified…