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Visa-Free Travel for Indians in 2025: 35 Destinations to Explore

In 2025, Indian passport holders can access about 59 countries visa-free or via VOA, including Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives and several…

What the Changing Visa Landscape Means for Indians in America

Indian students and workers form a large, growing presence in the U.S.—71% of FY2024 H‑1B approvals and 331,602 students in…

Is the H-1B Pipeline Rigged as India Tops 71% in 2024

Data show India received about 73.7% of H-1B approvals (2020–2023) and ~71% in 2024. Critics cite a "pipeline issue" favoring…

US Joins Sweden’s Digital Visa Program: What You Need to Know

Sweden’s mid-2025 digital visa system adds digital passport verification, allowing most application steps online while keeping one required in-person biometric…

EU Plans Stricter Schengen Visas for Russians by December 2025

By December 2025 the Commission will issue non-binding guidance urging stricter Schengen visa screening for Russians and other flagged nationals,…

Azerbaijan Expands E-Visa Access for USA, UK, Japan and 83+ Countries

Azerbaijan expanded ASAN Visa access for 80+ countries with single-entry e-visas up to 30 days; fees are $25 standard or…

Mauritius Tightens Immigration Rules for Work and Residency in 2025

Effective August 2025, Mauritius tightens immigration rules: higher financial thresholds, shorter permits, salary floors (MUR 30,000), an Expert Pass (MUR…

Canada’s 80% Indian Student Visa Rejections: Causes and Policy Shifts

In 2025 Canada tightened student-visa rules—capping permits at 437,000, doubling required funds, ending SDS, and raising language thresholds—leading to about…