India makes e-Arrival Card compulsory 72 hours before entry
India & Jamaica sign MoUs to create skilled-worker visa channel
Citizenship Amendment Rules 2026 digitise all OCI services and ban dual passports for minors
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India-EU hold UN-side-line talks to accelerate 2026 Mobility Partnership
Indian and EU officials met in New York on 7 May to fast-track implementation of the January 2026 Mobility Partnership, reviewing digital visa tools and skills-matching pilots. Businesses could see smoother work-permit processing and more unified requirements across EU embassies in India later this year.
OCI eligibility widened to 5th- & 6th-generation Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka
India has extended OCI eligibility to 5th- and 6th-generation Indian-origin Tamils from Sri Lanka, allowing a wider diaspora to obtain life-long visa-free access and work rights in India. The move could ease cross-border hiring for companies operating in the India–Sri Lanka corridor.
Indian Embassy in Bogotá Halts Regular Visa Issuance, Urges Travellers to Use e-Visa
India’s embassy in Bogotá suspended regular visa stamping on 6 May due to technical issues and told applicants to use the online e-Visa portal instead. The disruption affects Colombian and regional travellers heading to India and underscores the need for contingency planning by corporate mobility teams.