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Want to go to the US but facing delays for your visa? Your are not alone! Many Indians who applied for US visas are struggling with delays, as tighter scrutiny over social media activity and past arrests slows processing in the country’s largest revenue generating market. Over the past year, more applicants have been issued…
If you have been harboring the European dream for a long time, it’s time to get closer to it. And if you are keen to escape the usual route of Schengen visa process, there is still some scope. Good news is tucked away in southeastern Europe, Albania is drawing attention for offering familiar European charm,…
Japan is one of those countries many people want to visit at least once. The appeal is not that difficult to understand, orderly cities, efficient transport, distinctive culture, and the seasonal pull of cherry blossoms that turn entire neighbourhoods pink for a few short weeks. This destination has also started gaining traction as an upcoming…
Planning a vacation to China? Your journey might not be as smooth! More and more Indians are looking to travel the south Asian country, thanks to rising aviation capacity, competitive hotel rates and social media buzz. However, travel industry executives have warned that this surge might be dampened due to tight visa procedures and longer…
For Indian travellers, visas often determine not just where you can go, but how easily you can go. So, if any Indian traveller has a valid Japan visa, and is not aware of its true potential, read on to find more. Japan’s move to introduce an eVISA for Indian residents from 1 April 2024 actually…
As a working holiday visa can be tough to get and otherwise expensive for people travelling, it offers an opportunity to those who are keen to experience the country in an immersive manner rather than a brief sightseeing trip. Rather than galloping through landmarks, it offers people the chance to live like a local by…
The United States Department of State has officially announced the expansion of its visa-bond pilot programme, listing a series of countries whose nationals may have to pay a refundable bond when applying for US business or tourist visas. The updated list, issued on Jan 8, 2026, specifies who will be affected, and when the rule…
Bangladesh is in the list of countries that will be subjected to visa bonds from January 21, 2026, as per the data from the US Government of State. The US Embassy in Dhaka has announced that from January 21, 2026, Bangladeshi citizens applying for B1/B2 visas, used for short-term business and tourism travel, may be…
A Schengen visa is a short-stay permit that allows travel across 29 European countries without internal border checks, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. It is typically issued for tourism, business, or family visits. Applicants must apply through the embassy or consulate of their main destination and submit documents such as a…
Interest in the so-called ‘Einstein visa’ has risen sharply amid growing difficulty in securing traditional US work visas such as the H-1B. According to a recent report by CBS News, brokers and consultancies are increasingly marketing services that promise to help applicants qualify for this elite immigration pathway, which is officially known as the EB-1…
