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Mumbai FRRO clears visa-extension backlog but limits approvals to one year
A U.S. expatriate’s 3 August case study shows Mumbai’s FRRO is finally processing long-pending visa-extension requests, but is capping approvals at one year. Mobility managers should expect annual renewals and consider in-person follow-ups when online files stall.
Thailand keeps 60-day visa-free stay for Indians as Royal Gazette delay drags on
Despite cabinet approval, Thailand’s proposed cut from 60-day to 30-day visa-free stays has not been gazetted, so Indians arriving today still receive 60 days. The breathing room helps companies schedule medium-term assignments while they wait for the final rule.
Qatar introduces mandatory cholera-vaccination certificate for passengers arriving from India
Qatar has updated its aviation entry rules: from 6 August 2026 all passengers coming from India or Pakistan must carry proof of cholera vaccination. Airlines will enforce the rule at check-in, so Indian companies need to add the vaccine certificate to standard Gulf-travel documentation.