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Citizenship Rules Amended, These Applicants Will Have To Declare Passport
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
Applicants from Pakistan Afghanistan Bangladesh must declare passport status under amended citizenship rules
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Chinese Man Damages Thailand Airport Gates Worth Rs 14 Lakh, Gets Lifetime Ban
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
Authorities filed multiple complaints against the unruly tourist, including charges related to damaging government property, insulting officers on duty and crossing the immigration checkpoint without authorisation.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Centre Updates Citizenship Rules, Tightens Dual Passport Norms For Minors
- Friday May 1, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process.
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www.ndtv.com
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France Lifts Transit-Visa Need For Indian Passport Holders Flying Through
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
The transit visa exemption applies strictly to Indian passport holders who remain in the international transit area during their layover at a French airport while travelling onwards to a third country.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Egypt Visa On Arrival Fees Hiked By 20%, What Indian Passport Holders Need To Know
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Travellers arriving in Egypt will now have to pay more for a visa on arrival after authorities revised the fee from March 1.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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EU Replaces Passport Stamps With Biometric Scans. What It Means For Travellers
- Saturday March 14, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
The European Union is introducing a biometric border system that will replace passport stamping for non-EU visitors.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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6 New Visa Updates Indian Passport Holders Need To Know
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
From digital e-visas and appointment rules to visa-free travel, March 2026 brings key changes Indian travellers should know before planning trips abroad.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Which Countries Can Indian Passport Holders Visit Visa-Free With A Valid US Visa?
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni
Indian passport holders with valid US visas can access over 40 countries worldwide with visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or simplified entry, spanning Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Flying To Singapore? A New Travel Rule May Stop You From Boarding The Flight
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Singapore has rolled out a new travel rule that could affect passengers even before they reach the boarding gate. Here's what flyers should know as the change comes into effect in 2026.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Faster Canada Visa For Indian Passport Holders: What's New And How To Apply
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
Canada has shortened its visitor visa processing time for Indian applicants, offering quicker approvals ahead of the travel season. Find out what's changed, what delays still remain and how to apply without hassle.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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This One Simple Passport Mistake Can Get You In Trouble With Immigration
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Souvenir passport stamps can cause border delays or refusals if they obscure official data or resemble visa marks.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Two Countries Indians Can No Longer Visit Visa-Free In 2026
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
Visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eTA (Electronic Travel Authority) rules can be updated, amended, or adjusted at any time due to changes in diplomatic, security, health, migration, or reciprocal policies.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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What Germany's New Visa-Free Transit Rule Means For Indian Passport Holders
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
Germany recently announced that Indian passport holders will no longer need a transit visa to transit through the country
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Transit Visas Explained: What They Are, When Indians Need Them, And How To Apply
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Transit visas are not about distance or duration. They are about where and how you stop along the way. For Indian passport holders, rules vary widely.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Citizenship Rules Amended, These Applicants Will Have To Declare Passport
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
Applicants from Pakistan Afghanistan Bangladesh must declare passport status under amended citizenship rules
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www.ndtv.com
-
Watch: Chinese Man Damages Thailand Airport Gates Worth Rs 14 Lakh, Gets Lifetime Ban
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
Authorities filed multiple complaints against the unruly tourist, including charges related to damaging government property, insulting officers on duty and crossing the immigration checkpoint without authorisation.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Centre Updates Citizenship Rules, Tightens Dual Passport Norms For Minors
- Friday May 1, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
France Lifts Transit-Visa Need For Indian Passport Holders Flying Through
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
The transit visa exemption applies strictly to Indian passport holders who remain in the international transit area during their layover at a French airport while travelling onwards to a third country.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Egypt Visa On Arrival Fees Hiked By 20%, What Indian Passport Holders Need To Know
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Travellers arriving in Egypt will now have to pay more for a visa on arrival after authorities revised the fee from March 1.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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EU Replaces Passport Stamps With Biometric Scans. What It Means For Travellers
- Saturday March 14, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
The European Union is introducing a biometric border system that will replace passport stamping for non-EU visitors.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
6 New Visa Updates Indian Passport Holders Need To Know
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
From digital e-visas and appointment rules to visa-free travel, March 2026 brings key changes Indian travellers should know before planning trips abroad.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Which Countries Can Indian Passport Holders Visit Visa-Free With A Valid US Visa?
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni
Indian passport holders with valid US visas can access over 40 countries worldwide with visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or simplified entry, spanning Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Flying To Singapore? A New Travel Rule May Stop You From Boarding The Flight
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Singapore has rolled out a new travel rule that could affect passengers even before they reach the boarding gate. Here's what flyers should know as the change comes into effect in 2026.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Faster Canada Visa For Indian Passport Holders: What's New And How To Apply
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
Canada has shortened its visitor visa processing time for Indian applicants, offering quicker approvals ahead of the travel season. Find out what's changed, what delays still remain and how to apply without hassle.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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This One Simple Passport Mistake Can Get You In Trouble With Immigration
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Souvenir passport stamps can cause border delays or refusals if they obscure official data or resemble visa marks.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Two Countries Indians Can No Longer Visit Visa-Free In 2026
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
Visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eTA (Electronic Travel Authority) rules can be updated, amended, or adjusted at any time due to changes in diplomatic, security, health, migration, or reciprocal policies.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
What Germany's New Visa-Free Transit Rule Means For Indian Passport Holders
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
Germany recently announced that Indian passport holders will no longer need a transit visa to transit through the country
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Transit Visas Explained: What They Are, When Indians Need Them, And How To Apply
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Transit visas are not about distance or duration. They are about where and how you stop along the way. For Indian passport holders, rules vary widely.
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www.ndtv.com/travel