Greece Reopens Visa Application Centres Across India After One-Month Hiatus
Japan Makes Prior Appointment Mandatory for Visa Submissions in Four Indian Cities From 2 March
Bangladesh Missions in India to Resume Tourist Visa Issuance on 24 February
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Jeju Detention Incident Sparks Warnings on Visa-Free ‘Special Zones’ for Indian Passports
An Indian couple’s detention at Jeju Island for breaching South Korea’s zone-specific visa rules highlights how ‘visa-free’ can still carry hidden conditions. Experts urge Indian business and leisure travellers to scrutinise special-status regions and route flights carefully to avoid costly refusals.
India expands DigiYatra facial-recognition boarding to six more airports
India has switched on DigiYatra’s facial-recognition boarding lanes at six additional airports, taking the biometric programme to 13 locations nationwide and covering key Tier-2 business cities. The expansion promises faster passenger flow, lower airline turnaround times and greater predictability for corporate itineraries while maintaining privacy safeguards. It also signals India’s intent to bring seamless, paper-less processing to international departures within two years.
UK replaces physical visa stickers with digital e-Visas for Indian nationals
From 25 February 2026, Indians travelling to the UK will no longer receive physical visa stickers; instead, their visa will exist entirely in a UKVI online account linked to their passport. The change promises faster border clearance, lower logistics costs and stronger fraud prevention—but requires employers to keep passport data in UKVI systems perfectly up to date.
Bangladesh quietly moves to restore full visa operations for Indian travellers
Sources in Dhaka confirm that Bangladesh will soon lift the “technical pause” on visas for Indians imposed before its February elections. A resumption will smooth short-notice business trips and supply-chain supervision along the busy India–Bangladesh economic corridor and is likely to be matched by New Delhi restoring full visa issuance for Bangladeshis.
Bhubaneswar to get first multi-country visa application centre on Utkal Dibas
Visa outsourcer VFS Global will open a full-service application centre in Bhubaneswar on 1 April 2026, giving Odisha’s students and business travellers local access to biometrics and premium services and reducing reliance on out-of-state facilities.
Air India and AI Express to shift Ahmedabad domestic flights back to Terminal 2
From 29 March 2026, Air India and Air India Express will move their domestic operations at Ahmedabad back to the upgraded Terminal 2, promising shorter queues and seamless international connections for business flyers. Travellers and ground-transport providers should adjust logistics accordingly.
Punjab opposition leader vows to reopen Attari and Fazilka trade borders
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal has promised to reopen the long-shuttered Attari and Fazilka land borders for trade if elected, signalling potential relief for Punjab exporters who have faced higher logistics costs since 2019.
Thailand reportedly drops visa fees and doubles visa-free stay for Indian visitors
A report—still awaiting Thai government confirmation—suggests Indians may soon enjoy 60-day visa-free entry to Thailand with no arrival fee, potentially boosting MICE and leisure travel. Companies should watch for an official announcement before altering travel policies.