Top Stories VISA

BLS International signs visa outsourcing contract with Spanish government for the second time

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 12:00 PM 557

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation (MAEUEC) of Spain has awarded BLS International the global contract for visa application outsourcing for the second time in a row. The contract covers Europe, the Americas, Latin America, the CIS, Africa, the Middle East, and APAC, amongst other regions. BLS International has been serving the […]Continue Reading

Top Stories VISA

US Set to Issue Over 1M Visas to Indians this year: Official

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 24 April 2023, 10:16 AM 535

The US is on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year, a senior official has said, assuring that the Biden administration is committed this summer to make sure it processes all of the student visas for Indians whose school starts this fall. US Assistant Secretary of State for South and […]Continue Reading

Top Stories VISA

Japan to launch new visa track for skilled foreign workers

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 20 April 2023, 12:00 PM 456

The Japanese government will introduce a new, simplified system for granting highly skilled professional visas to foreign workers to attract overseas talent, the Immigration Services Agency said. Under the new measure, the government will grant the visa to foreign applicants and introduce preferential treatment for those who meet certain conditions, such as having an Continue Reading

Top Stories VISA

China to ease visa, entry policies

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 16 March 2023, 2:30 PM 387

Foreigners with valid visas issued before March 28, 2020 will be allowed to enter China, as the country is adjusting its visa and entry policies to facilitate travel across the border, the National Immigration Administration announced . Visa-free policies will be resumed for entry to the southern island province of Hainan and cruise tour groups […]Continue Reading

Outbound Top Stories VISA

Russia’s new visa policy allows 6-month tourist visa on hotel reservation for 19 nations, including India

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 24 February 2023, 10:00 AM 650

Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approved a decree enabling a facilitated visa regime for citizens of 19 countries, including India, reports Anadolu Agency. Citizens of the specified countries may get a tourist visa for up to six months if they have a hotel reservation, the decree, published on the government portal on Tuesday, read. The […]Continue Reading

Top Stories VISA

US mission processed over 1L visa applications from India in January

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 6 February 2023, 9:22 AM 225

According to a TOI  report, the United States has allowed Indians to go to select countries for B1 and B2 visa interviews. The US mission said, “Do you have any upcoming international travel? If so, you may be able to get a visa appointment at the US embassy or consulate at your destination. For example, […]Continue Reading