https://travlys.com/blog/ Visa rule updates and travel guides for Indian passport holders, from the Travlys visa team. en-in Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:49:48 GMT https://travlys.com/blog/visa-rule-changes-for-indians-2026-tracker/ https://travlys.com/blog/visa-rule-changes-for-indians-2026-tracker/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT 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. https://travlys.com/blog/australia-student-visa-new-rules-2026-indian-students/ https://travlys.com/blog/australia-student-visa-new-rules-2026-indian-students/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Study abroad Australia's 2 October 2026 student visa rules restrict onshore applications, family members and provider switching. Here is what Indian students need to know, with current fees, funds and English scores. https://travlys.com/blog/study-abroad-visa-changes-2026-indian-students/ https://travlys.com/blog/study-abroad-visa-changes-2026-indian-students/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Study abroad The US, UK, Australia and Canada all changed their student visa rules in 2025 and 2026. Here is what is actually in force for Indian students in October 2026, country by country, and what is still only a proposal. https://travlys.com/blog/uk-visa-for-indians-2026-fees-processing-time/ https://travlys.com/blog/uk-visa-for-indians-2026-fees-processing-time/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Country guides Indians need a UK Standard Visitor visa, not an ETA. Here are the 2026 fees, processing times in India, VFS centres, the documents that help, the common refusal reasons and what the India-UK trade deal changes. https://travlys.com/blog/canada-visitor-visa-from-india-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/canada-visitor-visa-from-india-2026/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Country guides Indians still need a full visitor visa (TRV) for Canada in 2026. Here is what it costs, how long IRCC is taking, which documents matter and what to do after a refusal. https://travlys.com/blog/japan-visa-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/japan-visa-for-indians-2026/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Country guides Japan still needs a visa for Indian passport holders, but tourist visas are now issued electronically after you apply at VFS. Here is the 2026 fee, document list, timeline and a simple 7-day first trip. https://travlys.com/blog/vietnam-e-visa-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/vietnam-e-visa-for-indians-2026/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Travel planning Indians need a visa for Vietnam, and the e-visa on the official portal is the easiest route: USD 25 or USD 50, up to 90 days. Phu Quoc island is the one visa-free exception. https://travlys.com/blog/philippines-visa-free-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/philippines-visa-free-for-indians-2026/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Travel planning Since 8 June 2025, Indian tourists can enter the Philippines without a visa for 14 days, or 30 days if they hold a valid US, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa. Here is what you need at the airport and how to plan the trip. https://travlys.com/blog/georgia-visa-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/georgia-visa-for-indians-2026/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Travel planning Indians need a visa for Georgia, usually an e-visa from evisa.gov.ge. A valid US, UK, Schengen or similar visa lets you skip it for 90 days in 180. Since 1 January 2026, every tourist also needs health and accident insurance. https://travlys.com/blog/indian-e-passport-2026-how-to-apply/ https://travlys.com/blog/indian-e-passport-2026-how-to-apply/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Travel planning Every fresh or renewed passport issued in India is now a chip-based e-passport. Here is how to apply, what the revised July 2026 fees are, and why you do not need to replace a valid old passport. https://travlys.com/blog/us-visa-from-india-2026-complete-guide/ https://travlys.com/blog/us-visa-from-india-2026-complete-guide/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Country guides B1/B2, F-1, H-1B — the full 2026 US visa playbook for Indians. DS-160, documents, the 5 missions across India, interview prep and what we do for ₹19,940. https://travlys.com/blog/ds-160-form-mistakes/ https://travlys.com/blog/ds-160-form-mistakes/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT How-to The DS-160 form is what the consular officer reads first. These 8 mistakes are the most common reasons Indian applicants get refused — every single one is preventable. https://travlys.com/blog/schengen-visa-documents-checklist-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/schengen-visa-documents-checklist-2026/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Checklists A Schengen visa application is mostly about ticking the right boxes. Here is the 2026 checklist for Indian applicants, plus the 4 documents most people forget to add. https://travlys.com/blog/visa-consultant-vs-diy/ https://travlys.com/blog/visa-consultant-vs-diy/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Honest takes Honest answer from a visa consultant: there are 5 situations where hiring one pays for itself, and 2 where you genuinely do not need help. Here is how to tell which is which. https://travlys.com/blog/dubai-visa-cost-from-india-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/dubai-visa-cost-from-india-2026/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Cost guides The Dubai visa "from ₹2,500" headline hides a lot. Here is the real cost of each UAE visa option from India in 2026, plus when each makes sense. https://travlys.com/blog/visa-rejection-reasons-india/ https://travlys.com/blog/visa-rejection-reasons-india/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Honest takes Visa refusals are almost never random. Here are the 7 reasons we see most often when Indian applicants come to us after a rejection, and what to fix before you re-apply. https://travlys.com/blog/thailand-visa-free-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/thailand-visa-free-for-indians-2026/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT 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. https://travlys.com/blog/us-visa-changes-2026-indian-applicants/ https://travlys.com/blog/us-visa-changes-2026-indian-applicants/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT 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. https://travlys.com/blog/uae-visa-on-arrival-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/uae-visa-on-arrival-for-indians-2026/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT 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. https://travlys.com/blog/malaysia-visa-free-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/malaysia-visa-free-for-indians-2026/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT 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. https://travlys.com/blog/schengen-ees-explained-for-indian-travellers/ https://travlys.com/blog/schengen-ees-explained-for-indian-travellers/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT 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. https://travlys.com/blog/visa-free-countries-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/visa-free-countries-for-indians-2026/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Travel planning The full late-2026 list of visa-free, visa on arrival, ETA and e-visa destinations for Indian passport holders, India's Henley Passport Index rank, and every rule change this year. https://travlys.com/blog/new-year-international-trips-from-india-easy-visa/ https://travlys.com/blog/new-year-international-trips-from-india-easy-visa/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Travel planning Nine international trips you can still plan from India for Christmas and New Year 2026-27 without a long visa wait, with the current entry rule, flight time and December weather for each. https://travlys.com/blog/sri-lanka-eta-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/sri-lanka-eta-for-indians-2026/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Travel planning The Sri Lanka tourist ETA is free for Indians in 2026, but you still have to apply online before you fly. Here is how to apply on the official site, what to carry, and a classic 7-night route. https://travlys.com/blog/bali-visa-on-arrival-for-indians-2026/ https://travlys.com/blog/bali-visa-on-arrival-for-indians-2026/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT Travel planning Indian passport holders can get a 30-day visa on arrival or e-VOA for Bali at IDR 500,000. Here is how it works with the Bali tourist levy, the All Indonesia arrival card and the other entry rules for 2026. https://travlys.com/blog/china-visa-for-indians-2026-new-process/ https://travlys.com/blog/china-visa-for-indians-2026-new-process/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT 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.