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Thailand–India Travel Gets Easier With Free 30-Day Double-Entry E-Visa

India has waived all e-Tourist visa fees for Thai nationals, granting a free 30-day double-entry e-visa valid until Dec 31, 2027. Simultaneously, Thailand moves Indians to visa-free entry from Sep 15, 2026.

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Ravindra Srivastava

September 15, 2026

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Bolivia Visa for Indian Citizens 2026

Indian citizens need a Bolivia visa in 2026 — apply at the embassy in New Delhi before travel. Processing takes 5–15 working days. Fee: approx. USD 30–50.

Cuba Visa from India: 2026 Complete Guide

Indian passport holders need a Cuba visa before travel — no visa on arrival. Tourist Card costs ₹2,000–₹3,500; processed in 3–5 days via Delhi embassy. Full 2026 guide.

Barbados Visa from India: 2026 Rules

Indian passport holders need a Barbados visa in 2026, applied via the British High Commission. Single entry costs ₹8,999; processing takes 3 weeks.

Seychelles Visa for Indians: 2026 Guide

Indians don't need a visa for Seychelles in 2026. A free Visitor's Permit is issued on arrival, but a mandatory Travel Authorization (€10) must be done online first.

Uzbekistan Goes Visa-Free for Indians: 30 Days, No Fee

Uzbekistan has announced a 30-day visa-free regime for all Indian citizens as of August 30, 2026 — but the official decree is still pending. Here's everything you need to know.

Myanmar Visa from India: 2026 Complete Guide

Indian passport holders need a visa for Myanmar. In 2026, the e-Visa costs USD 50 (~₹4,100–4,300), takes 3–5 working days, and is the easiest option.

Nigeria Visa from India: 2026 Complete Guide

Indian passport holders need a Nigeria eVisa in 2026. Fee is US$253 (~₹24,200). Processing: 24–48 hrs. Visa on arrival is discontinued. Full guide inside.

Myanmar Visa for Indians: 2026 Complete Guide

Indians need a Myanmar e-Visa (USD 50, ~₹4,200) or Visa on Arrival valid till Aug 29, 2026. Processing takes 3–5 working days. No visa-free entry.

Qatar Visa Check by Passport Number: 2026 Guide

Check your Qatar visa status by passport number in 2026 using the MOI portal (moi.gov.qa), QVC website, or Metrash app — results in under 2 minutes.

Japan eVisa 2026 for Indians: Who Is Eligible and How It Differs

The Japan eVisa for Indians is a real convenience, but it covers single-entry short-term tourism only. What it handles online, what still needs the VFS paper route, and how to choose.

Schengen for Business and Conferences: Invitation Letters and Proving Purpose

A Schengen visa for business is refused for a distinct reason: the officer has to believe your purpose. How the invitation letter, sponsorship and matching itinerary make the case.

Singapore for Indian Business Travellers and HNIs: The Multiple-Entry Visa

Indians searching for a Singapore business visa will not find one. What Singapore offers instead is a Short-Term Visit Pass that can be issued as a two-year multiple-entry visa. How to get it.

Japan Multiple-Entry Visa for Frequent Indian Business Travellers

Most Indians apply for single-entry Japan visas out of habit. Japan offers a multiple-entry visa valid up to five years. Who qualifies, the G7 travel-history route, and the application catch.

How to Get a Long-Validity Multi-Year Schengen Visa (Not Just Single-Entry)

The EU adopted a cascade regime for Indians in 2024. After two lawful Schengen visas in three years you become eligible for a two-year, then five-year, multiple-entry visa. How it works.

Oman Opens Visa-Free Door for Millions of Indians — But There's a Catch

Oman's visa-free pathway for Indians holding qualifying foreign visas or GCC residency is now firmly in effect in 2026 — here's exactly who qualifies, what's required, and what to do next.

Visa Free Travel Russia: 2026 Guide for Indians

Russia is NOT visa-free for Indians in 2026. You need an e-visa (₹4,361, 4 days) or tourist visa. A group travel corridor is under negotiation but not yet in force.

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.

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.

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.

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