Thailand doubles visa-free stay for Indians to 60 days, introduces 30-day extension
Huge gaps in US visitor-visa wait times across Indian consulates—Chennai at 1 month, Mumbai at 10
Delhi issues traffic-diversion plan for AI Impact Summit; business travellers warned to avoid Lutyens’ zone this evening
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Indian Embassy Paris schedules 21 February “pop-up” consular camp for passports, OCI and visa services
India’s embassy in Paris will run a special consular camp on 21 February to clear passport, OCI and visa backlogs. Pre-booked applicants can walk in between 09:30-15:00, promising faster document turnover ahead of the spring travel season.
IndiGo and Air India Express cut winter routes, Hindon terminal sees daily flights slump from 20 to 12
Route suspensions by IndiGo and Air India Express have cut Hindon terminal’s daily schedule from 20 flights to 12, raising reliability concerns for NCR business travellers. Airlines cite winter fog and operational limits, while authorities rush terminal upgrades and push for better landing aids.
Western Disturbance triggers rain, hail and fog alerts across North India—IMD tells travellers to brace for delays
IMD has issued rain, hail and strong-wind alerts for large parts of North India after showers hit Delhi early on 18 February. Travellers should anticipate flight and highway slow-downs, and corporates are urged to build weather buffers into itineraries.
UK Opens 2026 India Young Professionals Scheme Ballot—3,000 Visas Up for Grabs
The UK’s India Young Professionals Scheme ballot opened today, giving 3,000 Indians aged 18–30 a chance to secure two-year, self-sponsored UK visas. Because winners arrive visa-ready and exempt from sponsorship caps, the scheme offers British employers a streamlined route to tap Indian talent while giving young professionals international exposure.
Armenia Grants 180-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Expatriates Holding Gulf, US or EU Residence Permits
Armenia has made travel easier for a key slice of the Indian diaspora by waiving visa requirements for Indian passport-holders who also hold valid Gulf, US or EU residence permits. The temporary scheme, in force until 1 July 2026, permits stays of up to 180 days per year without any pre-travel paperwork, offering substantial savings in time and cost for business travellers. Indian multinationals with staff stationed in the Middle East, North America and Europe can now dispatch teams to Armenia at short notice, bolstering regional project agility.
VFS Global Warns Indian Travellers to Apply Early and Avoid Visa Fraud Ahead of Peak Season
Visa-processing partner VFS Global says Indian outbound demand is already crowding summer visa calendars and is warning travellers to file up to 180 days in advance and steer clear of scammers selling fake appointment slots. The alert is significant for corporate mobility teams because late filings or blacklisting for fraud can derail project timelines and incur rebooking costs.
Greece Restarts Visa Processing in India After Cyber Incident, Restores 15-Day Turnaround
After a month-long shutdown caused by a cyber attack, Greece has reopened all visa centres in India and reinstated its 15-day standard processing time. The move reactivates stalled leisure and business travel plans, particularly ahead of new direct flights and codeshare links that promise stronger India–Greece connectivity.