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Kazakhstan Launches ‘QazETA’ e-Authorisation; Indian Embassy Issues Travel Advisory
Kazakhstan’s new QazETA electronic travel authorisation—live since 1 November—will become compulsory from July 2027. India’s Embassy in Astana issued a 12 November advisory urging Indian tourists and business travellers to apply online at qazeta.kz before departure to avoid airport delays. The e-authorisation pre-screens passengers and is expected to streamline border checks at airports and land crossings. ([economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/kazakhstan-introduces-qazeta-travel-authorisation-for-indians-makes-electronic-approval-mandatory-from-july-2027/articleshow/135760713.cms?utm_source=openai))
UK updates India travel advice: new permit notes, scam alerts and visa reminders
The UK has revised its India travel advice, adding warnings about special-area permits, airport payment scams and expired visas. British companies need to factor extra lead time for inner-line permits and remind travellers to hold a valid e-Visa, reducing the risk of denied boarding.
Canada cuts visitor-visa processing for Indians to five weeks
IRCC has lowered its published processing time for Canada visitor visas lodged in India to five weeks, thanks to AI-enabled triage and extra staffing. The quicker turnaround helps Indian businesses firm up client-visit schedules but could lengthen again if application volumes surge.
Saudi Arabia details 2026 iqama renewal fees and enables online renewal abroad—impact on Indian workers
Saudi authorities have confirmed the 2026 iqama renewal cost structure and, for the first time, allow expatriates—including 2.5 million Indians—to renew online while abroad. The change reduces compliance risk for workers on home leave but employers must still pre-pay monthly levies to keep permits valid.