India Waives e-Tourist-Visa Fee for Thai Nationals Through 2027
Australia’s student-visa rejection rate for Indians hits decade high at 40 percent
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Show-cause notice to Air India after three Italians bypass Delhi immigration
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a show-cause notice to Air India after three Italian passengers cleared security but not immigration at Delhi Airport and still flew to Munich. The breach highlights gaps in the airline’s Easy-Connect transfer programme and is likely to bring stricter transit procedures that could lengthen connection times for business travellers.
Fifteen years on, India doubles down on IVFRT digital immigration platform
A new IMPRI policy update marks fifteen years of the IVFRT digital border-management system and explains changes ushered in by the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025. With a fresh ₹1,800 crore budget and stricter pre-expiry registration rules, companies hosting foreign talent in India will need tighter visa-tracking processes even as e-visa and e-gate services speed up routine travel.
Terror-case foreigners now charged only under Immigration Act, not UAPA
The NIA has charged seven foreign nationals under the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025 rather than the anti-terror UAPA, signalling a legal downshift even as security probes continue. The episode highlights the stiff penalties India can impose for visa and border violations.
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.