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UK Completes Switch to Digital eVisas for Indian Travellers
From 27 February 2026, the UK stopped issuing physical visa stickers to Indian citizens, making digital eVisas mandatory. The move promises quicker airport processing and easier corporate tracking but requires travellers to prove digital status at check-in and raises accuracy concerns.
British High Commission Launches Anti-Visa-Fraud Drive Across Haryana
The British High Commission began a four-district, Haryana-wide awareness campaign on 27 February 2026 to curb UK visa fraud. Free verification tools, community outreach and strict penalties aim to protect Indian applicants and uphold the integrity of the India–UK Migration Partnership.
DGCA overhauls refund rules, gives Indian flyers a 48-hour ‘cool-off’ window
• From 26 March 2026, passengers can cancel or change any ticket within 48 hours of booking without fees, provided the flight departs at least 7 days (domestic) or 15 days (international) in the future. • Airlines must process domestic refunds in seven working days and international refunds in 14; free 24-hour name corrections are now mandatory. • The DGCA move aligns India with global consumer-protection norms, reducing hidden costs for business travellers and easing expense-management for companies.
UK scraps passport stickers: Indian travellers must switch to fully digital e-Visas
• Effective 25 February 2026, the UK issues only digital e-Visas; Indian applicants keep their passports after biometrics. • Airlines will verify permission to travel via the UK Home Office database; wrong or renewed passport numbers will trigger a no-fly. • The shift shortens passport turnaround for Indian business travellers but demands tighter internal compliance to keep UKVI accounts updated.
Indian Embassy warns tourists after influencer’s detention, clarifies Jeju Island visa-waiver rules
• After an Indian influencer’s high-profile detention, the embassy in Seoul issued an advisory on 26 February clarifying that Jeju’s visa-free entry is discretionary and for tourism only. • Indians must carry printed proof of funds, full itineraries and return tickets; the waiver does not allow travel onward to mainland South Korea. • Travel firms and employers are revising check-lists, and airlines have begun document pre-screening to reduce inadmissible-traveller fines.
SATTE 2026 opens with call for seamless visas and digital entry as India courts post-pandemic tourists
• India’s largest travel trade show opened on 26 February with 2,000+ exhibitors; the government touted e-Visa expansion and hinted at a Business Mobility Card for frequent travellers. • Panels emphasised full digitisation of all Indian visa classes by October 2026 and faster conference/medical visa processing. • The announcements point to rising inbound demand and new compliance opportunities for global mobility and travel-risk teams.
DGCA to plug staffing gap, advertises 38 consultant posts in airworthiness, safety and legal divisions
• Facing a 50 % vacancy rate, the DGCA on 26 February advertised 38 consultant positions in airworthiness, safety, training and legal wings. • Added manpower should speed up aircraft-lease approvals, route permits and safety audits—key to airlines’ capacity expansion and corporate flight operations. • The move accompanies a broader modernisation push, including e-filing of manuals and regional office upgrades.