Thailand Doubles Visa-Free Stay for Indians to 60 Days, Drops VOA Fee
US Visa Bulletin: March 2026 Leap Eases Green-Card Backlog for Indians
Kuwait Proposes Freelance Visa—Indian Expatriates May Work Without Sponsors
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Delhi Issues Traffic Curbs for AI Summit; International Travellers Advised to Re-Route
VVIP security measures for the AI Impact Summit are restricting key Delhi road links on 20 February. International passengers should allow extra time to reach IGI Airport or choose Metro services to avoid missed flights and cargo delays.
France Offers Visa-Free Airport Transit and Sets Ambitious Target of 30,000 Indian Students by 2030
France will introduce a six-month visa-free airport-transit scheme for Indian nationals and has pledged to host 30,000 Indian students annually by 2030. The moves, announced during President Macron’s visit, will cut costs for business travellers and significantly widen higher-education pathways. Corporate mobility teams should update policies to leverage the transit waiver and easier long-stay study visas.
Thailand Doubles Visa-Free Stay for Indians to 60 Days, Boosting Tourism and Remote-Work Options
Thailand now allows Indian nationals a 60-day visa-free stay—double the previous limit—and permits a further 30-day extension in-country. The change, effective 13 February 2026, is expected to spur leisure travel, facilitate longer business trips and support remote-work arrangements.
India to Fully Restore Visa Services in Bangladesh as New Government Takes Office
New Delhi has announced plans to resume all suspended visa categories in Bangladesh, signalling a thaw in bilateral relations after Dhaka’s change of leadership. The move will normalise cross-border business travel and project deployments that were disrupted during the political transition.
Armenia Grants Conditional Visa-Free Entry to Indian Passport Holders with Foreign Residence Permits
Armenia has introduced a temporary visa-free regime for Indian citizens who already hold valid residence permits from the US, EU/Schengen or GCC countries, allowing stays of up to 180 days until July 2026. The move targets diaspora tourists and business visitors, easing corporate travel but leaving ordinary tourists subject to existing e-visa rules.