Travel & Destinations Editor
Siddharth Mahajan is a travel journalist and destinations editor who has reported from over 60 countries across six continents. His writing pairs on-the-ground destination knowledge with practical entry, visa, and itinerary guidance for Indian travellers, and has appeared in leading travel publications.
Repeated short-validity grants, constant reapplication, refusals tied to a weak passport, these are not bad luck. They are symptoms of a missing mobility design. When to stop firefighting visas and build a portfolio instead.
Large balances, sudden deposits, and an 'I can afford anything' posture can raise suspicion rather than settle it. Here is how wealthy Indians should actually present finances for US, Schengen and UK visas in 2026.
Most people reapply within a week of a refusal, with the same file, and get refused again. A practical playbook for the US 214(b) reality, the Schengen appeal-versus-reapply question, and the UK's near-total absence of appeal rights.
Indians get visa-free entry to Thailand for 60 days in 2026. Only requirement: complete free TDAC form online 72 hours before arrival. Tourist visa costs ₹3,000.
Japan discontinued walk-in visa applications in four South Indian cities starting March 2, 2026. Indian travelers must now book appointments online before visiting VFS centers.
Russia will offer visa-free group travel for Indians in 2026, but individual tourists still need regular visas costing ₹6,720-13,420. Current e-visa allows 16-day stays.
Indian citizens need a Cuba eVisa for travel in 2026. Tourist cards are abolished from January 1, 2026. Fees start at ₹2,500-4,500 with 3-7 day processing times.
Myanmar visa for Indian citizens in 2026: Tourist eVisa costs around USD 50 (₹4,200), processes in 3-5 days online. Business visa costs USD 70. No visa-on-arrival for Indians.
US Consulate Kolkata has launched priority B1/B2 visa slots for parents aged 50+ visiting children in America, cutting wait times significantly in 2026.
Indian citizens need a Bolivia visa to enter the country. You can get it free from the embassy in New Delhi or pay USD 60-100 for visa on arrival at La Paz or Santa Cruz airports.
Afghanistan launched its e-visa system in March 2026 to simplify tourist entry, but Indian passport holders residing in India remain excluded from the digital platform
Nigeria visa for Indians costs ₹22,121 (USD 253) plus ₹8,767 admin fee in 2026. Processing takes 24-48 hours via e-visa system. Visa-on-arrival discontinued May 2026.
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