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PERU: Visa Waiver Introduced for Certain Indian Nationals
April 13, 2017
A new Decree (Supreme Decree N° 006-2017-RE), which came into effect on 26th March, waives the visa requirement for qualifying Indian nationals visiting Peru for business and tourism purposes. Indian nationals will now be permitted to make multiple visits into Peru visa-free for one or more stays totalling up to 180 days per year, provided […]
Read MoreINDIA: Changes to Visa and e-Visa Framework
April 7, 2017
The Indian government has expanded its e-Visa scheme, extended five-year tourist and business visas to more nationals and introduced two new visa categories, among other changes aimed at promoting tourism, business and investment. Expanded e-Visa Effective 1st April 2017, the e-Visa (formerly called the e-Tourist Visa or e-TV) has been sub-divided into three categories: e-Tourist […]
Read MoreHONG KONG: Pre-Arrival Registration Required for Indian Nationals
February 3, 2017
Effective from last month, Indian nationals intending to visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days must now apply for and obtain pre-arrival registration before travelling. Previously, this registration procedure was not required. What is Pre-Arrival Registration? Indian nationals intending to visit Hong Kong for up to 14 days should visit the designated GovHK website for pre-arrival […]
Read MoreINDIA: Changes to E-Tourist Visa to Increase Tourism
January 11, 2017
The Indian Government has recently announced changes to the e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) in an effort to increase tourism to the country. The e-TV will be extended to a further eight nations, taking the total number of eligible countries to 161, and…
Read MoreINDIA: Employment Visa Sponsorship Requirements
October 13, 2016
As of September 2016, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office ("FRRO") in Hyderabad requires established evidence from a sponsor's business operations in Hyderabad for any foreign workers. The established evidence will be required when the sponsoring entity in Hyderabad expresses a need to…
Read MoreINDIA: Biometric Enrolment Required for Indian Visas from the UK
August 24, 2016
The British High Commission of India has announced that from 19th August, biometric enrolment is now mandatory for individuals applying for Indian visas from the UK under the following categories: Employment visa Journalist visa Missionary visa Project visa Research visa Student visa Visit visa…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Changes to Submission Process for Indian Visas
June 10, 2016
The visa application submission process for South African nationals is changing for those wishing to obtain a visa in India. Applicants previously had to submit their applications to an Indian Consular post but with immediate effect all applications should be…
Read MoreINDIA: Changes to Police Verification in Bangalore
April 21, 2016
Compliance measures have been brought into the police verification process in Bangalore. These changes will affect employees who are on long term assignments of 180 days or more. Although these changes will not have any specific impact on the current…
Read MoreINDIA: New Multiple-Entry Visa for South Asian Business Travellers
March 17, 2016
From 1st April 2016, India will offer multi-city, multiple-entry business visas to nationals of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries coming to India on business. India Business Card The new business visa, to be called the "India Business…
Read MoreUK: Preferred Agency Scheme Launched in India
February 25, 2016
UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) is proposing to introduce a new preferred agency programme in India. The proposal, which could be put in place as early as next month, is intended to ease the visa application process for travel agents and…
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