Travel Intelligence
Iran Visa for Indians: 2026 Rules, Fees & Apply
Iran visa-free entry for Indians was suspended on Nov 22, 2026. In 2026, all Indians need a visa. Tourist visa fee: ~₹6,300. Processing: 7–14 days.
July 20, 20269 min read
Ravindra Srivastava
Senior Visa Consultant
Ravindra Srivastava is a Senior Visa Consultant at SaathiVisa with over 12 years of experience across US, UK, and Schengen visa applications. Having worked inside the US Embassy in New Delhi, he understands exactly what consular officers weigh during interviews and documentation review, and has steered thousands of applicants through complex and previously-rejected cases.
12+ years immigration consultingFormer US Embassy, New Delhi officer3,000+ successful visa applicationsSpecialises in complex and refused cases
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SaathiVisa Standard
Bringing the Family and the Team: O-1, O-3, and Your Startup's Wider US Move
An O-1 gets the founder to America. But the spouse lands on O-3 and cannot legally work, the kids age out at 21, and every co-founder needs a separate visa. Here is the full household-and-team map for Indian founders in 2026.
July 16, 20269 min read
Travel Intelligence
Italy Visa Fee for Indians in 2026
Italy Schengen visa fee for Indians in 2026 is ₹7,300 (€80) for adults + ₹631 VFS service charge. Total cost typically ₹9,500–10,500. Children 6–12 pay half.
July 16, 20268 min read
Visa Masterclass
Advisory Opinions and Peer Letters: The O-1 Step Founders Don't See Coming
Your O-1 needs a written advisory opinion from a peer group or expert that is separate from your recommendation letters. Most founders learn this too late. Here is who issues it, the no-peer-group exception, and how a thin consultation kills a case.
July 15, 20269 min read
Visa Masterclass
Why O-1 Petitions Get an RFE, and How Founders Trigger Them
Roughly one in five O-1 petitions drew a Request for Evidence in FY2025. Most are self-inflicted: circular letters, company glory mistaken for personal ability, thin original-contributions proof. Here is exactly how founders trigger an RFE, and how a strong first filing pre-empts it.
July 13, 20269 min read
Destinations
The UK Visitor Visa for High-Net-Worth Applicants: Long-Validity Routes and Where Strong Cases Slip
The UK offers 2, 5, and 10-year Standard Visitor visas built for people who visit often. But the long-validity sticker is not a residence permit, and strong applicants slip on the genuine-visitor test, source-of-funds, and the frequent-visitor line.
July 7, 202611 min read
SaathiVisa Standard
Buying a Second Home in Europe? The Visa Questions Owners Ask Too Late
Owning a villa in the Algarve or a flat in Milan grants you no right to live there. The 90/180 Schengen rule still caps your stay at 90 days, and the new EES now counts every one. Here is what property gets you, what it does not, and the visa that closes the gap.
July 1, 20269 min read
SaathiVisa Standard
How to Read a "99% Approval Rate", Ours Included
Almost every visa firm advertises a 99% approval rate. Most of those numbers are manufactured by choosing the denominator carefully. Here is how the trick works, what an honest provider would disclose, and how to apply the same scrutiny to ours.
June 24, 20269 min read
Visa Masterclass
Self-Employed or a Business Owner? Why Your Income Can Work Against Your Visa
A founder earning four times a salaried applicant gets refused while the salaried one walks. The reason is not money. It is the story your income tells an officer about whether you will come back. Here is how to document self-employment so it reads as an anchor, not a flight risk.
June 20, 20269 min read
Travel Intelligence
Afghanistan Visa for Indians: Complete 2026 Guide
Indians can now get Afghanistan visa online through new e-visa system. Fee waived for Indians but service charges apply. Processing takes 1-3 weeks.
June 10, 20268 min read
Visa Masterclass
Singapore Visa for Indians 2026: Complete Fee & Process Guide
Singapore visa for Indians costs ₹3,100 total in 2026 (₹2,100 embassy fee + ₹1,000 service charge). Processing takes 3-5 working days through authorized agents only.
June 4, 20268 min read
Travel Intelligence
Myanmar Visa for Indians 2026: Fees, Process & Requirements
Myanmar tourist eVisa for Indians costs USD 50 (₹4,100). Processing takes 3-5 days. Apply online at evisa.moip.gov.mm. Business visa costs USD 70 (₹5,700). No visa-on-arrival.
May 26, 20268 min read
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