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Ganesh Chaturthi closures to hit visa processing in Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore
VFS Global and partner centres in Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore are closed on 14 September for Ganesh Chaturthi, delaying Schengen, UK and other visa appointments by at least a day. Companies with urgent European travel should re-route applications to centres in other cities or pay for premium walk-ins.
Indian consulate in Edinburgh warns of fake e-visa websites
India’s Edinburgh consulate has alerted travellers to a surge in fake e-visa portals and reiterated that applications must be filed only on indianvisaonline.gov.in. The warning underscores data-security risks for companies letting staff self-apply for visas.
Ireland updates India travel advisory: 14-day registration rule underlined
Ireland’s 14 September advisory emphasises India’s requirement that long-stay visa holders register with the FRRO within 14 days, alongside health and security cautions. Missing the deadline can result in fines, exit-permit delays and reputational issues for employers.
Australia’s Smartraveller adds Air Suvidha self-declaration to India entry checklist
Smartraveller now lists India’s Air Suvidha 2.0 health form as mandatory for all international arrivals, tying compliance to Ebola-screening protocols. Missing the online form can derail tight business itineraries.
Chicago consulate reminds e-tourist applicants of official visa portal
India’s Chicago mission has again warned that e-Tourist visas must be obtained only through indianvisaonline.gov.in, cautioning against costly third-party sites. The reminder helps companies steer employees away from fraud and data-loss risks.
Digi Yatra adds driving licence option, widening digital identity choices for Indian air travellers
Digi Yatra, India’s facial-recognition fast-track system at domestic airports, now lets passengers enrol with their driving licence stored in DigiLocker instead of only Aadhaar. The change, launched on 4 August 2026, makes the service accessible to foreign residents and privacy-minded travellers, supporting corporate mobility and compliance with India’s data-protection rules. Businesses should update travel protocols to leverage the expanded enrolment flexibility.