Travel Intelligence
Morocco Visa for Indians: 2026 Complete Guide
Indian passport holders need a visa for Morocco in 2026. e-Visa costs ~₹1,500–₹6,113 with 3–10 day processing. No visa on arrival. Here's the full breakdown.
July 17, 20269 min read
Gagan Bulia
Visa Strategy & Compliance Lead
Gagan Bulia heads visa strategy and compliance at SaathiVisa, drawing on years spent decoding embassy procedures across more than 100 countries. He works on interview preparation, eligibility strategy, and the policy changes that quietly reshape what a successful application looks like — so applicants are never caught off guard.
12+ years immigration consultingEmbassy and consulate process insiderInterview-preparation specialistTracks policy changes across 100+ countries
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Gagan Bulia
SaathiVisa Standard
From O-1 to Green Card: Why the EB-1A Should Shape Your O-1 Strategy from Day One
Most founders treat the O-1A as a standalone three-year visa, then scramble to rebuild a green card case later. That is backwards. The O-1A and EB-1A share the same extraordinary-ability DNA, so build the O-1 record to compound toward the EB-1A from day one.
July 16, 20269 min read
Visa Masterclass
The Recommendation Letters That Make or Break an O-1, and Who Should Write Yours
On an O-1, the officer is not reading your CV. They are reading what credible strangers say about your work. Founders lose cases by collecting glowing letters from famous friends instead of evidenced ones from recognised experts. Here is what a winning letter actually contains.
July 13, 20269 min read
Visa Masterclass
O-1 vs H-1B for Indian Founders: The No-Lottery Route Most Don't Know They Qualify For
The H-1B is a lottery you can't influence and an employer leash you can't cut. The O-1A has no cap, no draw, and a 94% approval rate. Most serious founders already have the evidence and don't know it. An honest head-to-head.
July 7, 20269 min read
Destinations
The US B1/B2 for Founders: Board Meetings, Fundraising, and the Questions That Decide It
Fundraising trips, board meetings, and YC create unique 214(b) risk for Indian founders. What the B-1 actually permits, how to answer “are you moving the company to the US,” and the line where you need an O-1 instead.
July 4, 20269 min read
Travel Intelligence
Australia Raises Tourist Visa Fee to AUD 250 From 1 July 2026
Australia's tourist visa (Subclass 600) fee jumped from AUD 200 to AUD 250 on 1 July 2026 — a 25% hike. Indian applicants must budget approximately ₹14,000+ for the base charge alone.
July 2, 20266 min read
Visa Masterclass
Getting the Whole Family Approved: Spouses, Children and Parents in One Strategy
Family visa refusals are rarely about money. They are about a dependent spouse with no ties, a minor without consent papers, or retired parents whose purpose looks thin. Here is how to present a family as one coherent unit.
June 28, 20269 min read
Visa Masterclass
The Right Order to Apply: Sequencing Your UK, US and Schengen Visas
Apply for the wrong visa first and a single refusal can sink the next two. We break down the order a first-time Indian traveller should approach the UK, US and Schengen in 2026, and how a clean travel history compounds in your favour.
June 27, 20269 min read
SaathiVisa Standard
Agent, DIY, or Concierge? An Honest Way to Decide How to Apply
Most visa applications do not need a concierge. Some are reckless to attempt alone. Here is the honest framework we use to tell founders, families, and frequent travellers which route actually fits their case in 2026.
June 23, 20269 min read
Travel Intelligence
Germany Scraps Airport Transit Visa For Indians From June 3, 2026
Germany officially eliminated airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals on June 3, 2026, following PM Modi-Chancellor Merz talks in January.
June 5, 20264 min read
Travel Intelligence
Barbados Visa from India: 2026 Complete Guide
Indian passport holders can travel to Barbados visa-free for up to 90 days under the bilateral visa abolition agreement signed in May 2019. Complete 2026 guide.
June 3, 20267 min read
Visa Masterclass
Malaysia Visa for Indians 2026: MDAC vs eVisa Guide
Indians enjoy visa-free entry to Malaysia until December 31, 2026, for stays up to 30 days. However, all travelers must complete the mandatory MDAC online form 72 hours before arrival.
May 26, 20268 min read
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