Egypt raises visa-on-arrival fee to USD 30, Indian travellers among those affected
Embassy in Bahrain issues SOP for Saudi transit visas as Indians weigh exit options
India keeps Gulf corridor open: 50 flights scheduled despite West-Asia airspace turmoil
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Indian mission in Qatar seeks details of tourists stranded by flight cancellations
After days of Gulf airspace disruption, India’s Doha embassy has asked stranded tourists to register online so it can coordinate evacuation via the Qatar–Saudi land border. Qatar has extended visa validity by one month, and land convoys to Riyadh are already under way. Indians awaiting flights should complete the form, keep documents handy and follow embassy channels for updates.
Indian Embassy in Riyadh issues safety advisory as regional tensions flare
On 8 March 2026 the Indian Embassy in Riyadh warned nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay alert amid renewed Middle-East conflict. Flights are largely operating but travellers should review schedules and keep embassy helpline numbers handy. Companies with employees in the Kingdom are advised to update crisis protocols and monitor further embassy updates.