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New FTAs with UK, Oman, New Zealand and EU promise easier mobility for Indian professionals
India’s latest free-trade agreements with the UK, Oman, New Zealand and the EU feature robust labour-mobility chapters—ranging from fast-track ICT visas to mutual recognition of qualifications—that promise shorter lead-times and lower costs for Indian service exporters and multinationals deploying staff overseas.
Bangladesh summons Indian diplomat after adviser detained at Delhi airport
Bangladesh has summoned India’s deputy high commissioner after its Prime Minister’s adviser was questioned for hours at Delhi airport. The episode highlights continuing sensitivities over border management and underscores the need for impeccable travel documentation for officials and business travellers alike.
India blocks Telegram nationwide until NEET re-test ends
To curb medical-exam cheating, India has shut down Telegram nationwide until 22 June, interrupting a messaging platform widely used by expatriates, students and mobility providers. Firms should shift critical updates to alternate apps and alert travelling staff to the temporary outage.
Gurugram police detain 13 illegal Bangladeshi migrants, deportation process begins
Police in Gurugram, Haryana, rounded up 13 Bangladeshis found living and working without valid papers and have begun deportation proceedings. The move signals increased document checks in India’s industrial clusters, and employers are urged to verify the status of all foreign workers.
Thailand reinstates Visa-on-Arrival requirement for Indian travellers, ends 60-day visa-free entry
Thailand has scrapped its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian nationals and reinstated the pre-2024 Visa-on-Arrival system, effective 15 June 2026. Travellers must now pay a ฿2,000 VoA fee (or apply for an e-visa for ฿1,000) and present return tickets, hotel details and proof of funds. While the move may lengthen airport processing times, Indian travel firms expect minimal impact on demand given Thailand’s cost advantage. Corporates should update travel policies and warn staff against fraudulent e-visa sites.
Thailand Replaces 60-Day Visa-Free Entry With Visa-on-Arrival for Indian Travellers
Effective 15 June 2026, Thailand has scrapped 60-day visa-free entry for Indians and reinstated a paid visa-on-arrival. Industry analysts say the fee is unlikely to dent demand, but group tours could face extra airport processing time. Business travellers should shift to the e-Visa channel and monitor Thai plans for a possible 15-day exemption specific to India.
France Activates Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indian Nationals
From 15 June 2026, Indian passport-holders changing planes inside French airports no longer need an airport transit visa. The policy cuts costs and lead-times for hundreds of weekly India-Europe-Americas itineraries, easing pressure on corporate mobility schedules and supporting France’s wider trade ambitions with India.
India Issues Master Circular Updating Customs Baggage Rules for 2026
India’s Finance Ministry has consolidated baggage rules into a single master circular, simplifying duty-free allowances and enabling electronic self-declaration. The changes—effective 1 August 2026—reduce paperwork for returning residents and business travellers while tightening enforcement on undeclared goods.
Indian Visa Application Centre tightens next-day appointment rules in Bangladesh
From 15 June, the Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka requires applicants to upload a PDF of their visa form between 2 pm and 4:30 pm before appointment slots open at 5 pm. The move is designed to stamp out agent bulk-booking and speed processing for Bangladeshi tourists, patients and business travellers. Corporates must adapt workflows to the narrow upload window or risk missing critical travel dates.
India & Slovakia Set Up Consular Mechanism and Sign Labour-Mobility MoU
India and Slovakia will hold regular consular talks and have signed a labour-migration MoU aimed at faster work permits and better protection for citizens. The pact could cut visa lead-times for Indian tech professionals and support Indian firms entering Slovakia’s expanding automotive and chip sectors.
IndiGo issues nationwide advisory as severe storms disrupt Delhi flights
Severe thunderstorms over Delhi on 15 June prompted IndiGo to issue a system-wide travel advisory, warning of significant delays and offering free rebooking. With arrival rates at DEL cut by two-thirds, corporate travellers face missed connections and should build in extra buffers or reroute through alternate hubs.
Noida International Airport Launches Commercial Flights, Creating New Northern India Hub
Commercial operations began at Noida International Airport on 15 June, giving the National Capital Region a second international gateway. The new hub eases pressure on Delhi IGI, shortens commutes for Noida-based corporates and is expected to attract direct Middle-East and Europe links by winter 2026.
Jammu Airport launches ‘Yatri Suvidha Diwas’ ahead of Amarnath pilgrimage, adds security and passenger-friendly desks
Jammu Airport held its inaugural "Yatri Suvidha Diwas" on 15 June 2026, rolling out extra help desks, self-service kiosks and beefed-up security to manage the summer influx of Amarnath pilgrims. The upgrades, tied to an apron-expansion project, promise smoother passenger flow and better slot availability—good news for businesses flying staff into Jammu’s defence-industry belt.
‘Yatri Suvidha Diwas’ Introduced at Jammu Airport Ahead of Amarnath Pilgrimage
Jammu Airport has launched ‘Yatri Suvidha Diwas’, adding help-desks, extra security lanes and DigiYatra trials to manage the Amarnath pilgrimage rush. The measures offer smoother passenger flow and signal wider upgrades aimed at boosting connectivity in India’s northern border region.