Jaishankar Presses U.S. on Visa Delays as Rubio Visits New Delhi
Government Issues Ebola-Linked Travel Advisory for Indian Nationals
India relaxes Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) rules, scraps six-month stay requirement
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Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days, shifts India back to Visa-on-Arrival
Effective mid-June 2026, Indians will no longer get 60 days visa-free in Thailand. They will receive a 30-day stay and must complete Visa-on-Arrival formalities, including a ฿2,000 fee and proof of funds. The change adds cost and friction for business and leisure travellers and forces mobility teams to revisit Thai travel policies.
India issues Ebola travel advisory, orders health screening at immigration counters
On 21 May, India ordered mandatory health screening for passengers arriving from Ebola-hit DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Travellers with symptoms must report before immigration and self-monitor for 21 days. The advisory adds a health-control layer to Indian ports of entry, affecting airlines, seafarers and companies rotating staff through central Africa.
Ebola scare forces postponement of India–Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi
The 28-31 May India–Africa Forum Summit has been postponed after India and the African Union cited Ebola-related health risks. The move disrupts travel plans for thousands of officials and business delegates, nullifies special summit visas and underscores the impact of health emergencies on large-scale international mobility.