The latest visa and entry rule changes for Indian passport holders, checked against official sources.
· 10 min read · Visa rule updates
A dated, monthly-updated list of every significant visa and entry rule change for Indian passport holders in 2026, with what changed, who it affects and what to do.
· 6 min read · Visa rule updates
Since 15 September 2026, Indian passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism. Here is what changed, what to carry and when you still need a visa.
· 8 min read · Visa rule updates
Most Indian US visa applicants now need an in-person interview, must apply in India, and in many categories must make social media public. Here is what changed through 2025 and 2026, what is in force in October 2026, and what is still unsettled.
· 7 min read · Visa rule updates
Holding a US, UK or EU visa, or a residence permit from six other countries, can get you a UAE visa on arrival. Here is who qualifies, what it costs in AED and what to do if you don't.
· 6 min read · Visa rule updates
Malaysia's visa waiver for Indian nationals allows stays of up to 30 days and runs until 31 December 2026. Here is what to carry, how the MDAC works and what happens after the deadline.
· 8 min read · Visa rule updates
The EU Entry/Exit System has replaced passport stamps at Schengen borders. Here is what it records, what happens at your first entry, how the 90/180 rule is now counted, and why ETIAS does not apply to Indian visa holders.
· 7 min read · Visa rule updates
Chinese visa applications in India moved from the service centres to the Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate in Mumbai on 26 October 2026. Here is who files where, what it costs, and how to pay.