Policy Updates
India e-Arrival Card: Mandatory from April 1, 2026 — Complete Guide for All Travellers
India's paper disembarkation form is gone. From April 1, 2026, every international passenger arriving in India — including NRIs and OCI cardholders — must file an e-Arrival Card online at least 72 hours before landing. Here is exactly what it is, who needs it, and how to fill it correctly.
Read full articleNRI Guide: How to Help Your Parents or Family Apply for a Visa from India
You are in the UK, US, or UAE. Your parents are in Ahmedabad, Surat, or Jaipur. They want to visit — or you want to bring them over. Here is a practical, step-by-step guide to getting their visa right from abroad, without the anxiety of not knowing what is happening.
Australia Subclass 600 Update: Temporary Restrictions for Iranian-Passport Holders
Australia announced a targeted temporary restriction for most offshore Subclass 600 visitor-visa holders linked to Iranian passports. Tourist applicants should check passport-linked conditions before final travel plans.
Canada Visitor Route Refresh: Visit Canada Guidance Updated for 2025-2026
IRCC's Visit Canada hub shows a 2025-12-03 page update and highlights FIFA World Cup 2026 travel planning. Tourist applicants should apply early and check whether they need a visitor visa or eTA.
Canada Notice (2025): Stronger Temporary Resident Document Cancellation Rules
IRCC published a February 2025 notice on stronger temporary resident document cancellation and border-integrity rules. Tourist applicants should keep documentation precise and consistent.
Canada Notice (2025): Digital Visa Testing Signals Faster Temporary-Resident Workflows
IRCC posted a November 2025 notice about testing digital visas. For visitor categories, this points to a continued shift toward faster digital handling and identity controls.
USA B1/B2 Route Watch (2026): Why India Post-by-Post Wait Signals Matter
B1/B2 timelines vary by post. The practical move is to treat official post-level wait signals as planning context, then align package choice and travel windows accordingly.
USA H Route Watch (H1B/H4/L1/L2): 2026 Desk Planning Notes
For H and L categories, appointment-desk planning is still about clean account setup, fee readiness, and realistic booking windows. Use official USCIS and State resources as the primary source of truth.
New Zealand Visitor Route Watch (2026): Use Official Processing Status First
For New Zealand tourist planning, applicants should use official waiting-status pages first and avoid unofficial turnaround promises.