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Sri Lanka launches Digital Nomad Visa and extends tourist e-visa validity, eyeing Indian remote workers
Sri Lanka has introduced a 12-month Digital Nomad Visa and lengthened its tourist e-visa to 90 days, changes announced on 5 February 2026. The streamlined online process targets Indian remote professionals and frequent leisure visitors, offering longer uninterrupted stays while boosting Sri Lanka’s tourism-led recovery.
India and Gulf Cooperation Council restart FTA negotiations, aim to ease labour mobility
New Delhi and the GCC have formally reopened FTA talks, with labour-mobility provisions high on the agenda. A deal could harmonise visa processes for eight million Indian workers in the Gulf and slash mobilisation timelines for regional projects.
Kuwait launches in-app passport-update service, streamlining renewals for Indian expatriates
Kuwait has enabled digital passport-detail updates for expatriates via its Sahel app, cutting processing times from weeks to hours. The upgrade benefits nearly a million Indians in Kuwait, easing compliance for employers and reducing the risk of fines or travel disruptions.
Surat to gain direct flights to Noida, Navi Mumbai and Mumbai from 30 March 2026
From 30 March 2026, Surat will be linked by air to Noida (Jewar), Navi Mumbai and Mumbai, cutting surface-travel time and paving the way for future international connections. The routes will benefit companies shuttling staff between Gujarat’s manufacturing hub and India’s emerging global gateways.