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With outbound travel from India to the UK continuing to witness steady demand, VFS Global is spotlighting its network of 12 Premium Application Centres (PACs) across India for UK visa applicants seeking a more convenient and personalised submission experience.
Schengen visa application volumes have increased by nearly 15–20 per cent this season
More than five years after the Galwan clash, India plans to resume tourist visas for Chinese nationals, signalling a gradual normalisation of bilateral ties between the two countries.
Visa uncertainty has long been one of the most unpredictable elements in international travel planning — often leaving travellers exposed to significant financial losses.
India has advised travellers to obtain a Vietnam visa even when visiting visa-free Phu Quoc, citing instances where tourists were required to enter mainland Vietnam due to emergencies or disruptions.
From 25 February, visitors who require a visa to travel to the United Kingdom will receive an eVisa only — a fully digital immigration status that replaces physical visa vignette stickers in passports.
Indian tourists can now stay in Thailand for up to 60 days without a visa. A further 30-day extension will also be available.
Visitor visas for the United Kingdom will be issued exclusively as eVisas starting 25 February 2026, marking the country’s transition to a fully paperless immigration system.
New India–EU FTA mobility provisions could streamline travel planning.
Jaishankar said India welcomed Spain’s formal joining of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). The ministers also held talks on trade, investment, defence, education, and people-to-people engagement.
India has eased business travel for Chinese nationals by introducing the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4).
India and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual short-stay visa exemption agreement, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. The pact allows holders of diplomatic