Australia bars most student dependants as part of seismic visa overhaul
US expands ‘public-charge’ test from 18 September; Indian green-card applicants face tougher scrutiny
India digitises ‘business visa sponsorship letter’ via National Single Window System
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UK updates India travel advisory: e-OCI recognised, Ebola self-declaration re-introduced
The UK’s 18 September advisory now accepts India’s electronic OCI card and re-introduces a mandatory online Self-Declaration Form linked to Ebola health screening. Businesses must update traveller checklists and ensure dual-passport holders refresh their e-OCI data. Failure to comply could mean denied boarding or on-arrival delays.
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas under new enforcement push
Australia will begin detaining tourists who overstay, the immigration minister confirmed on 18 September. Indians—Australia’s No. 2 visitor market—must pay closer attention to exit dates, and companies sending staff on short business visits should police stay durations vigilantly.
Netherlands reiterates ‘orange’ warning for Jammu & Kashmir in 18 September update
The Dutch government’s 18 September bulletin keeps Jammu & Kashmir under ‘orange’ travel status and reminds citizens that the India-Pakistan border crossing is closed. Dutch and Indian companies must conduct extra risk assessments and budget time for movement permits.