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India to Restore All Visa Services in Bangladesh After Year-Long Suspension
A senior Indian consular official confirmed that New Delhi will fully reinstate visa processing in Bangladesh, ending a year-long suspension that disrupted cross-border business travel. All categories—including tourist, business and student visas—will return in phases from early March, easing project delays for companies on both sides.
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Feb 20, 2026
UK sets 25 February switchover to 100 % e-Visas, ending physical visa stickers
All UK visas issued on or after 25 February 2026 will be digital only, with vignette stickers, BRPs and passport stamps withdrawn. Travellers and sponsors must instead use UKVI online accounts and share-codes to prove status. The reform promises quicker border processing and lower fraud risks but requires employers and travellers to update processes and ensure passport data matches their UKVI records.
Feb 20, 2026
EU Treaty Paves Way to Restore Free Movement Between Spain and Gibraltar
Brussels has cleared the legislative path for an EU-UK treaty that would abolish border checks between Spain and Gibraltar as early as 10 April 2026. The deal would fold the British territory into Schengen, easing daily commuting and corporate logistics.
Feb 20, 2026
UK to Replace Physical Visas with e-Visas for Indians from 25 February
From 25 February, the UK will issue only electronic visas. Indians applying for visitor or work categories will receive an online e-Visa linked to their passport; paper stickers and BRPs disappear. Companies must update travel processes to avoid boarding refusals.
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