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US embassy, consulates in India Plan to process ‘record’ number of visas in 2023

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 30 January 2023, 11:00 AM 1066

THE US EMBASSY and its consulates in India plan to process a “record” number of visas for Indians this year, Mumbai Consular Chief John Ballard said, in view of delays and a backlog in almost every visa category. Currently, the wait time for Indians applying for work visas ranges from 60-280 days, while for travellers, […]Continue Reading

US proposes increasing visa application fee

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 6 January 2023, 2:30 PM 156

The Biden administration has proposed a significant hike in immigration fees, including the H-1B visas, reports Business Today. H-1B visas are much sought-after and are very popular among Indian techies. This visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require certain technical expertise. US tech companies bank heavily on this visa […]Continue Reading

Serbia ends visa-free travel for Indians from January 1, 2023

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 26 December 2022, 10:00 AM 277

In view of the requirements of EU visa policy and measures to control illegal migrants, Serbia has put an end to the visa-free travel regulations for citizens of India, reports TOI. With regard to this, a travel advisory has also been issued by the Indian Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, announcing that all Indian travellers visiting […]Continue Reading

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Jaishankar raises delay in visas with Western countries

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 12 December 2022, 1:00 PM 123

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has admitted that there is a delay in the issuing of foreign visas and said that at the ministerial level he had raised the matter with the Western countries including the US, UK, and Germany, Mint reports. While addressing the Agenda Aaj Tak 2022, Jaishankar said, “It is absolutely true […]Continue Reading

Waiting time for US visa interview soars to 999 days in Delhi and Mumbai, Kolkata marginally better

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 8 December 2022, 10:00 AM 246

According to a TOI report, Indians wishing to travel to the US on a tourist or business visa this winter may save it till the summer of 2025. Reason: the wait time for a US visa interview appointment — B1 for business and B2 for tourist — has climbed to 999 days in Delhi, Mumbai, […]Continue Reading

Taj Mahal most ticketed ASI site for domestic travellers in 2021–2022

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 29 September 2022, 1:00 PM 652

According to a new report released by the Union Ministry of Tourism, the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was among the 10 most popular centrally-protected ticketed monuments for domestic visitors in 2021-22. While the Mughal-era mausoleum was the most visited site during the period, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar, both UNESCO-recognised […]Continue Reading

US embassy, consulates in India Plan to process ‘record’ number of visas in 2023

US proposes increasing visa application fee

Serbia ends visa-free travel for Indians from January 1, 2023

Jaishankar raises delay in visas with Western countries

Waiting time for US visa interview soars to 999 days in Delhi and Mumbai, Kolkata marginally better

Taj Mahal most ticketed ASI site for domestic travellers in 2021–2022

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