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UAE to open 16 new Indian passport & visa centres, pilot home-delivery renewals
From 1 July, Alhind Group will replace BLS International and run 16 Indian passport-and-visa service centres across the UAE, introducing a pilot home-collection service and capping service fees. The overhaul should ease processing bottlenecks for the Gulf’s four million Indian residents and for UAE nationals seeking Indian visas.
Thailand cuts visa-free stay for Indians back to 30 days
Bangkok has scrapped the 60-day visa-free stay it introduced in 2024, restoring the earlier 30-day limit for Indian passport holders. Travellers staying longer will now need an e-Visa or pay for an in-country extension, raising compliance stakes for business trips. Mobility teams should adjust itineraries and alert travellers to possible re-booking costs.