A government employee shared his experience of a US tourist visa denial in under 20 seconds at the Chennai consulate. (AI photo) A 36-year-old Indian man, a government employee, shared his experience of US tourist visa refusal and explained why it felt more like a humiliation than rejection. The Redditor had to spend a lot … Read more
Kathmandu, Nepal said on Thursday it had not imposed any new restrictions on tourists from India, dismissing media reports that Indian nationals face restrictions and troubles entering the Himalayan nation as “completely false and baseless”. Nepal says no new restrictions on Indians, refuting reports of time limits, restrictions or visas The Nepal Tourism Board said … Read more
UAE unexpectedly issues visas to expatriates stranded abroad due to war between Iran and US-Israel To ease travel disruption and support thousands of residents stranded abroad, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure that will allow foreign residents in the UAE with expired residence visas to … Read more
UAE Immigration waives fines for tourists stranded due to flight disruptions: Huge relief for travelers The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) of the United Arab Emirates has announced a comprehensive exemption from overstay fines for residents, visitors and tourists who are unable to leave the country due to flight cancellations and airspace closures … Read more
A U.S. federal court has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acted unlawfully when it revoked the visa status of an Indian-American student over a dismissed traffic ticket. The center of the case is Akshay PatelAn F-1 student had his legal status terminated after ICE discovered a minor, years-long speeding problem during a massive … Read more
Orange Card, exit fees, visa on arrival: What UAE travelers must know before driving to Oman as eid al-fitr As Eid al-Fitr 2026 approaches, residents of the United Arab Emirates prepare for a long holiday, with many planning a scenic road trip to neighboring Oman, one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to spend … Read more
Going for Hajj in 2026? These new Saudi visa dates may affect your plans (representative image) Saudi ArabiaThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially started issuing visas for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH), with the process launching on February 8, 2026, several months ahead of the expected Hajj in late May 2026. This … Read more
Kuwait Expat Residency Rules 2026: New Fees, Eligibility and Health Insurance Updates 2026, Kuwait The foreign residency rules have been overhauled, introducing new fee structures and eligibility conditions for foreign residents and their families, as part of wider immigration reforms aimed at modernizing the system, strengthening supervision and standardizing procedures. The changes affect how long … Read more
UAE visa overstay fines: What you need to know to avoid daily penalties As millions of travelers and expatriates continue to live, work and visit in the UAE, authorities have standardized visa overstay penalties and simplified payment methods, making compliance clearer but also more urgent than ever. Under the latest immigration framework, overstaying in the … Read more