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Sri Lanka Implements visa-free entry for 7 countries, including India

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 30 November 2023, 12:00 PM 154

Aimed at boosting the tourism sector, Indian tourists – the largest inbound group – to Sri Lanka, would receive free tourist visas with immediate effect, the Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced in Colombo. The facility follows a Cabinet decision from October to issue free tourist visas to travellers from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, […]Continue Reading

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BLS International opens new Visa Application Centre in Delhi

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 30 November 2023, 10:00 AM 204

BLS International has opened its new Visa Application Centre in Delhi. This centre is part of BLS International’s commitment to enhancing the customer experience and streamlining the visa application process. The newly-inaugurated visa application centre, located at Dr. Gopaldas Bhawan, Barakhamba Road, is designed with cutting-edge infrastructure, advanced Continue Reading

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Malaysia to allow visa-free entry to Indian, Chinese nationals from Dec 1

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 27 November 2023, 9:00 AM 192

Malaysia will allows visa-free entry to citizens of China and India for stays of up to 30 days starting on December 1, its Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced. Anwar made the announcement late on Sunday during a speech at his People’s Justice Party congress and did not say for how long the visa exemption […]Continue Reading

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US Embassy announces change in appointment for student visas

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Sunday, 26 November 2023, 11:09 AM 318

The US Embassy in India has announced a policy change regarding student visa appointments. The official account of U.S. Embassy in India in a post on X (formerly Twitter) has announced – To prevent fraud and abuse of the appointment system, we are announcing the following policy change which will be implemented beginning November 27, […]Continue Reading

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India tops UK visa charts for work, health and study

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 24 November 2023, 3:30 PM 208

Indian skilled workers, medical professionals and students held on to their domination in the UK’s visa tally over the past year, according to official immigration statistics released yesterday. The Office for National Statistics data collated by the UK Home Office for the year ending September 2023 shows that Indian nationals topped not only the ‘Skilled […]Continue Reading

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India resumes e-visa services for Canadians

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 23 November 2023, 10:00 AM 1563

India on Wednesday resumed issuing electronic visas for Canadian nationals after suspending it following a diplomatic row over Ottawa’s accusation of possible Indian government involvement in the murder of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader. The latest move is being seen as a step that could reduce tensions between the two countries. India had started issuing […]Continue Reading