H-1B Holders Warned of Lengthy US Visa Stamping Delays in India
Bangladesh Suspends Most Visa Services in India Citing ‘Security Issues’
India Mulls Lifting 2020 Curbs on Chinese Firms—Business Visas Already Speeded Up
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Austria Visa Application Centre in Mumbai Relocates—Applicants Must Use New Address
From 2 January 2026 all Austrian Schengen-visa seekers in Mumbai must visit VFS Global’s new centre in Mahalaxmi West. Missing the address change will void appointments, so corporates must update traveller briefings and ground-transport instructions.
India Unveils e-B-4 Production-Investment Visa to Fast-Track Chinese Technical Experts
Effective this month, Chinese nationals supporting PLI-linked industrial projects can apply online for India’s new e-B-4 Production Investment Business Visa, securing six-month stays for installation and training work. The category fills a critical skills gap and signals a calibrated thaw in India–China business mobility.
Canada Joins India’s 167-Nation e-Visa Roster, Slashing Lead-Times for Executives
From 7 January, Canadian citizens can apply for India’s e-Visa and receive approval within 72 hours, ending the weeks-long wait for consular appointments. The move is expected to boost short-term executive travel and strengthen momentum toward a bilateral trade pact.
Chinese Embassy Warns Tourists: Observe Two-Month Re-Entry Rule for India
The Chinese Embassy in India has urged its nationals to leave at least 60 days between tourist-visa entries after several were denied admission for violating the little-known rule. Businesses should note that the restriction does not apply to e-Business or e-Medical visas.