India's passport climbs to 75th in Feb 2026 Henley Index, visa-free access rises to 56 countries

Feb 14, 2026

This improvement marks a climb of 10 spots, reflecting enhanced global mobility for Indian citizens, who can now access 56 countries visa-free or with...

Maldives to resume visa-on-arrival for tourists from South Asia from July 15

Jun 30, 2021

Male [Maldives], June 30 : The Maldives will resume visa-on-arrival for South Asian countries including India starting from July 15.

Bangladesh suspends on arrival visa ahead of elections

Jan 14, 2026

Citizens of neighboring countries like Bhutan and Nepal used to receive on-arrival visa facilities from Bangladesh. However, the decision to suspend that arrangement has...

Visa-on-Arrival facility available for nationals of Japan, South Korea, UAE

Aug 05, 2024

The Visa-on-Arrival can be utilized at six designated airports across India, simplifying the process for visitors from these countries and enhancing the convenience of...

Agents exploiting 'Visa-on-arrival' facility to enter US; 11 agents arrested in 2024

Jul 11, 2024

The countries offering visa-on-arrival service to Indian nationals have been exploited as 'Donkey Routes' by agents for people who endeavour to reach the United...

Taiwan mulls visa-on-arrival for Indian travellers

Jun 19, 2024

Deputy Foreign Minister of Taiwan, Tien Chung-kwang expressed this intention, highlighting India's significant outbound travel and the potential benefits of easing visa procedures.