India
Stay informed about India’s immigration policies, visa requirements, and legal aspects of moving to or from India. This section provides up-to-date information essential for navigating the complexities of Indian immigration law and procedures.
US Visa Waiver Program still excludes Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders are excluded from the US Visa Waiver Program due to high overstay rates and reciprocity issues. They must use the standard B-1/B-2 visa process, which requires interviews…
India-Pakistan ceasefire holds as visa suspension remains in place
India’s visa suspension for Pakistani nationals remains in place after the May 2025 ceasefire, affecting families, students, and…
India-Pakistan airspace closure disrupts international flights
The India-Pakistan airspace closure in May 2025 caused global flight disruptions, costly detours, missed connections, and operational chaos…
Indian travel firms suspend trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan after conflict
Indian travel firms halted all bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan after both supported Pakistan during new Indo-Pak tensions.…
Delhi flights cancelled as regional tensions cause major disruption
Mass flight cancellations hit Delhi’s main airport on May 9, 2025, due to India-Pakistan tensions, disrupting travel for…
Operation Sindoor: India imposes major airport closures over security fears
Operation Sindoor has shut down up to 27 airports and canceled hundreds of flights across India after security…
Air India Launches Instant Refunds Over Conflict Chaos
India’s mid-2025 airspace shutdown due to the India-Pakistan conflict triggered mass flight cancellations. Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet…
Indian Travelers Face Ongoing Schengen Visa Hurdles Despite Cascade System
Indians face significant hurdles obtaining Schengen visas, including long waits, high costs, and strict paperwork due to surging…
Indian Passport grants visa-free access to 58 countries in latest ranking
In 2025, the Indian Passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 countries, ranked 81st globally on the…
Airlines urge early airport arrival in India over India-Pakistan tensions
India’s airlines and security authorities respond to India-Pakistan tensions by enforcing strict airport rules: arrive three hours early,…