Category: International Affairs

The UK Government is urging immigrants, including Indian nationals, to switch from physical immigration documents to e-Visas as part of its plan to digitize the border and immigration system by 2025. Free consultations and support will be provided to help with the transition, which aims to improve security and efficiency. The UK Government has initiated a […]

MEA On Passport Verification: Police verification is an important process for getting a passport and earlier it used to take a lot of time, but in some States its time limit has been reduced.   Police Verification for Passport: The Modi Government is constantly trying to improve the process for those getting passports. In this sequence, […]

Japan boosts its tourism industry by implementing a visa-free entry policy for 71 countries, including Schengen nations, USA, Canada, UK, and Turkey. Japan’s decision to implement visa-free entry for citizens of 71 countries, including those in the Schengen area, has given a significant boost to its travel and tourism industry. This policy change has made Japan […]

The revamped Schengen visa rules are like a golden ticket for Indian jet-setters, offering multi-year visas. The revised regulations, known as the “Cascade” regime, allow Indian nationals to obtain long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years. With Schengen visa, European states such as Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, […]

In today’s post-pandemic world, remote work has become increasingly popular among professionals. Besides flexibility, this option also allows people to pursue their dream of travelling and experiencing new cultures, while managing their careers. In 2020, Estonia became the first country to introduce the digital nomad visa for remote workers. Iceland launched its digital nomad visa […]

Dubai: The immigration department has tightened inspections and checking at UAE airports to find job seekers, who arrive in the country on visiting visas. Hundreds of passengers from Kottayam and Idukki districts in Kerala were detained at the airport as they didn’t have proper travel documents. The airline companies have been strictly imposing the guidelines […]

Travelling to Europe is about to become a breeze! The European Union (EU) is revolutionizing the Schengen visa application process by taking it completely online. This means no more in-person appointments and a faster, smoother experience for frequent travellers. Certain consulates were favoured due to their perceived efficiency, contributing to uneven application distribution. The proposed […]