UK rolls out mandatory eVisas for Indian travellers as border system goes fully digital
India and GCC kick-off free-trade talks; mobility chapter to explore fast-track visas for professionals
Indian Embassy warns tourists: Jeju Island visa-waiver does not guarantee entry after influencer’s detention
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Four-hour tarmac wait on IndiGo Chennai–Singapore flight highlights visa and crew-duty pitfalls
IndiGo flight 6E 1025 from Chennai to Singapore was delayed 4 h 19 m on 25 February, with passengers kept on board because immigration rules made de-boarding impractical after exit stamps were issued. The episode underscores infrastructure gaps and how stricter crew-duty limits can amplify delays on international sectors. ([indiatoday.in](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/indigo-flight-delayed-chennai-to-singapore-visa-technical-issues-keep-200-passengers-waiting-inside-plane-for-hours-2874286-2026-02-25?utm_source=openai))
DGCA to publish safety rankings and tougher penalties for India’s charter and business-jet operators
India’s DGCA will rank charter operators on safety, force them to publish maintenance data and slap stiffer penalties for duty-time or SOP violations. The measures follow two recent crashes and will give corporate travel managers new tools to vet charter vendors. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/aviation-regulator-mulls-stricter-fines-safety-ranks-for-charter-ops/articleshow/128766746.cms?utm_source=openai))
Japan Scraps Walk-In Visa Submissions in South India From 2 March
From 2 March 2026 all Japan visa applications lodged at VFS Global centres in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi and Puducherry must be pre-booked online; walk-ins will be turned away. The move, triggered by surging demand, lengthens lead times for Indian leisure and business travellers and obliges companies to plan visa appointments well in advance. ([economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/japan-to-end-walk-in-visa-applications-in-four-indian-cities-from-march-2/articleshow/128742850.cms/))
Bangladesh Restores Tourist Visas for Indians After Two-Month Freeze
Bangladesh’s diplomatic missions across India will again issue tourist visas from 24 February 2026, ending a two-month security-related pause. A daily cap of 1,000 tokens will manage backlog demand, with full capacity expected by mid-March—good news for tour operators, medical-travel providers and cross-border project teams. ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/news/bangladesh-resumes-tourist-visa-services-for-indian-travellers-after-2-month-suspension/articleshow/128742514.cms))
Indian Embassy Warns: Jeju Visa-Free Entry Not Guaranteed
India’s embassy in Seoul has cautioned that Jeju’s visa-free regime is a privilege, not a right: immigration officers can and do refuse Indian travellers lacking printed documents or clear itineraries. Corporates planning incentive trips or mixed business-leisure itineraries via Jeju should conduct rigorous paperwork checks. ([m.economictimes.com](https://m.economictimes.com/nri/visit/jeju-island-visa-waiver-does-not-guarantee-entry-says-indian-embassy-in-seoul-after-influencers-claims-of-detention/articleshow/128754322.cms))