Greece reopens all Schengen visa centres across India after cyber outage
Kuwait rolls out higher residency fees and mandatory health insurance for expatriates
Saudi Arabia starts issuing Hajj 2026 visas four months early
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Moody’s: Indian IT can absorb Trump-era $100k H-1B filing fee hike
Moody’s says India’s big IT outsourcers can withstand a proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee, but smaller firms may feel pressure. Higher US visa costs could accelerate local hiring abroad and strengthen India’s role as an offshore tech hub, reshaping mobility strategies for both employers and professionals.
India expands e-Tourist Visa scheme to 166 countries, easing short-term business and leisure travel
India has added nine more countries to its electronic Tourist Visa roster, bringing coverage to 166 nationalities. The upgrade supports the government’s 15-million-visitor target for 2026 and provides corporates with a faster, fully digital pathway for 90-day business visits. Companies should refresh compliance guidance as e-visa applications are now screened against enhanced AI-based fraud and security databases.
H-1B visa backlogs leave Indian professionals ‘stranded’, triggering unexpected tax liabilities
Visa-stamping delays are no longer just an immigration inconvenience. Indian H-1B holders stuck at home for months may trigger local payroll and tax obligations for their U.S. employers once they cross India’s 183-day threshold. Companies should audit stranded staff, track days and review treaty provisions to avoid costly assessments.
Greece reopens all Schengen visa centres across India from 12 February
All Greece visa application centres in India will reopen on 12 February after a two-month cyber-related outage. Indian tourists and business travellers can again lodge Schengen applications nationwide, restoring a key link ahead of Europe’s spring conference season. Corporates should act fast as appointment slots are filling up quickly.
New ‘Travel Access Report’ ranks 50 destinations by real-world ease for Indian passport holders
Atlys’ new ranking looks beyond ‘passport power’ to show which countries are genuinely easy or difficult for Indian travellers once visa bureaucracy, flights, costs and demand are factored in. The tool helps corporates pick meeting and incentive destinations that staff can reach without long waits or excessive expense.