Indians can now travel 57 countries visa-free as country's passport ranking improves
India's passport ranking has climbed to 80th in 2023 from 87 in 2022. India has now moved up five places from its position in 2022. Indians can now travel to 57 destinations without a visa. India's current rank ties it with countries like Togo and Senegal.
Jul 20, 2023, 18:30 PM IST
Groups linked with Chinese think tanks in India under scanner; visas for such people only after security clearance
The government has put stringent checks on the issuance of visas to individuals associated with China's "growing outreach network" comprising think-tanks, cultural and trade organizations, public policy groups, and academics based on the intelligence reports.
Aug 21, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
Goa jail readied for foreign nationals overstaying illegally
The coastal state sees around four lakh foreign arrivals every year on business or tourist visas.
Feb 08, 2019, 10:12 AM IST
UK lawmaker claims India denied him entry under pressure, MEA says his visa was invalid
MEA said his intended activity in India was incompatible with the purpose of his visit as mentioned in his visa application form.
Jul 12, 2018, 16:57 PM IST
Former ISI chief Asad Durrani denied visa to visit India, misses launch of his book
Asad Durrani had co-authored the book titled ''The Spy Chronicles: RAW, ISI and the Illusion of Peace'' with former RAW chief AS Dulat and journalist Aditya Sinha.
May 23, 2018, 23:15 PM IST
EAM Sushma Swaraj reassures Indian visas to three Pakistani nationals
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said three Pakistani nationals, including a nine-year-old girl, would be given visa for their medical treatment in India.
Nov 28, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
After Allah, you are our last hope, Pakistani national tells Sushma Swaraj
On Independence Day 2017, the Ministry of External Affairs had announced that India would provide medical visas to all bonafide Pakistani patients.
Nov 25, 2017, 23:25 PM IST
2 Pakistani nationals to be given visa for medical treatment: Sushma Swaraj
Continuing her humanitarian gesture, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has announced that two Pakistani nationals will be given visa for undergoing liver transplant surgeries in India.
Oct 14, 2017, 11:14 AM IST
UK sees drop in work visa applications from India: Report
The trend is being attributed to the UK government's tightening of visa regime in an attempt to meet its goal of cutting migrant figures in the country.
Aug 24, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
Pak woman thanks Sushma Swaraj for granting medical visa for nephew
The family of a Pakistani child on Monday thanked External Affairs Minister for granting medical visa to him.
Aug 22, 2017, 01:01 AM IST
Pakistani husband accuses Indian High Commission of detaining newly-wed wife
A Pakistani man accused the Indian High Commission here of detaining his newly-wed Indian wife after they went there to apply for his visa, media reports said on Sunday.
May 07, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
Government of India has no issue giving visas to Pakistan artistes: Home Ministry
The statement comes after the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India on Friday announced it will not allow release of films with Pakistani artistes in single screens in Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat.
Oct 14, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
STOP THIS SHAME! Pakistani doctor living in Gujarat tried to molest 16-year-old patient?
A Pakistani doctor, who has been living in India for the past many years, is accused of molesting a 16-year-old girl patient.
Jul 25, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
JuD medical team to apply for Indian visa to travel to Kashmir
A medical team belonging to the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) has applied for a visa at the Indian High Commission to visit Kashmir.
Jul 25, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
Pathankot attack: Pakistani probe team granted visas for India visit
Indian has granted visas to members of the Pakistani Special Investigation Team, dispatched to assist Indian authorities in the probe into the January 2 Pathankot airbase attack, media reported on Thursday.
Mar 17, 2016, 15:59 PM IST
Govt notifies that PIO card holders to get life long visa
Persons of Indian Origin will get life-long visa to visit India, the government has notified, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the concession at the Madison Square Garden rally in the US.
Oct 01, 2014, 15:52 PM IST
PIO cardholders get lifetime Indian visa
It has been further clarified that all PIO Cards issued till September 30, 2014 are automatically deemed to have life time validity.
Oct 01, 2014, 15:34 PM IST
