UK hikes Electronic Travel Authorisation fee to £20, doubling paperwork for Indian visitors
Across-the-board rise in UK visa fees hits Indian students, workers and tourists
Air India cancels scheduled flights on multiple Gulf routes amid regional unrest
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Indian Consulate in Los Angeles re-launches in-house visa and OCI services for four US states
Effective 6 April 2026, the Indian Consulate in Los Angeles has restarted visa and OCI processing for residents of Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico and unveiled a faster, digital OCI portal—reducing turnaround times for the Indian diaspora and mobility teams.
India Tells Citizens to ‘Expeditiously Exit Iran’ Amid Cease-Fire Uncertainty
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has told all Indian nationals to leave Iran "expeditiously" despite a new two-week cease-fire, citing an unpredictable security environment. Companies must reroute or repatriate staff quickly, check insurance and visa requirements for alternate transit hubs, and monitor embassy channels for possible evacuation flights.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee Jumps 25 % From Today, Adding Cost for Indian Visitors
From 8 April 2026 the UK has increased its Electronic Travel Authorisation fee to £20. Indian nationals—who already require a visit visa—must now budget for both the visa and the more expensive ETA, adding costs and potential delays for connecting flights via UK airports.
Across-the-Board UK Visa Fee Hike Takes Effect—Visitor, Student, Work Routes All Costlier for Indians
Visitor, student, work, settlement and citizenship fees rose 6-7 % on 8 April, adding hundreds of pounds to every UK application. Indian corporates and assignees should update cost projections and reassess timing of pending filings.
UK Rule Changes Tighten Sponsor Compliance but Open New Path for Indian Service Suppliers
Immediate UK rule changes raise the bar on sponsor payroll compliance but also extend the Global Business Mobility – Service Supplier route to 12 months for Indian firms. Mobility teams should update payroll systems, educate managers and explore the longer stay allowance for project work.
Los Angeles Consulate Restarts Indian Visa and OCI Services, Launches New Online Portal
The Indian Consulate in Los Angeles reopened visa and OCI counters on 6 April and rolled out a new OCI e-portal on 8 April, speeding up paperwork for Indian diaspora and US-based mobility programmes.