India Visa & Entry Requirement News

All the latest policy changes, visa announcements, and essential travel updates specifically for entry into India. Stay informed to plan your trip confidently.

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Uzbekistan Visa-Free Entry Announced for Indian Travelers

Uzbekistan visa-free entry for Indian citizens is announced for stays of up to 30 days, but no effective date or implementation conditions are published.
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India Resumes Tourist Visas for Bangladeshis

India will reopen tourist visa applications for Bangladeshi nationals on June 28, initially through five visa centres in Bangladesh.
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India to end paper arrival cards in Delhi from April 2026

Delhi will stop accepting paper arrival cards from April 1, 2026. India’s free e-Arrival Card can be filed within 4 days of arrival.
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Middle East tensions prompt visa rule changes in Asia

Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives and India update or clarify visa and stay rules as Middle East disruptions raise overstay risks for tourists.
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India to Offer Free 30-Day Visas to Kazakhstan Citizens

India will grant free 30-day short-stay visas to Kazakhstan citizens for tourism and medical visits. Learn who is eligible, rules, and how to apply.
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India to offer free 30-day eVisa for Russian tourists

India will introduce free 30-day e-tourist and group tourist visas for Russian travellers, easing entry rules and linking the move to a new mobility pact.