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Germany Introduces Visa- Free Airport Transit for Indian Passport Holders, Boosting European Travel

Indian passport holders have a visa-free airport transit facility announced in Germany in a major move to make international travel easier. The announcement has been regarded as a significant move in enhancing people-to-people relationships and ease of travel between India and Europe. What Visa-Free Transit Means for ...

9 months ago

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How should you plan your USA visa after the U.S. announces a Major H-1B Fee Hike and stricter Visa Interview Rules in September 2025?

Last updated: September 2025 Written by Aptech Visa Editorial Team – 10+ years helping travellers get approved for their international destinations. U.S. visa policies have raised serious concerns among Indian applicants. Effective from September 21, 2025, a 100,000 USD fee will be imposed on all new H-1B ...

9 months ago

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Perfect Opportunity for Indians: Queensland & South Australia Release Skilled Occupation Lists for 2025–26

Indian professionals aiming for Australian Permanent Residency (PR) now have the perfect opportunity and time to apply for the Visa. Queensland and South Australia have announced their updated skilled occupation lists for the 2025–26 migration program, creating more options for Indian applicants in engineering, h...

9 months ago

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Good News for Indians in Canada: How to Sponsor Your Child for Permanent Residency? Know all the new Updates related to the Canadian Dependent Visa 2025.

Indians who have moved to Canada as permanent residents (PR holders) or citizens planning to bring their children to live with them permanently. Canada has a Dependent Child Sponsorship Program, which makes this possible, which helps Indian families reunite and ensures children get access to education,...

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27Jun

Yogesh shukla

Federal Government Proposes New Regulations to Overhaul and Streamline the National Asylum System

New federal regulations aimed at modernizing the processing, decisions, and overall management of refugee claims in Canada have been announced. The new regulations were released on June 19, 2026, and are meant to serve as the guidelines for the combined legislative changes passed earlier this year under the Strengtheni...

25Jun

Yogesh shukla

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Canada Resumes Express Entry Draws: Perfect opportunity for everyone.

OTTAWA: Ending an almost month-long halt, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reopened its Express Entry file exchange process. On consecutive days of 22nd and 23rd June 2026, the federal government issued thousands of fresh Invitations to Apply (ITAs) towards permanent residence immigration targets...

24Jun

Yogesh shukla

What’s new with the Fast-Track Immigration process in June 2026?

For a significant development affecting all international graduates and temporary foreign workers, the Government of Quebec has formally announced the re-implementation of the Quebec Experience Program, more simply known as the PEQ. With a target date of July 2, 2026, the program will finally reopen to new applicants f...

23Jun

Yogesh shukla

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What’s new with the Japan Tourist Visa fee June 2026.

Japan increases charges for tourist visas for the first time since 1978 to cope with an unprecedented influx of visitors.TOKYO-In a drastic revision of its travel regulations, Japan is increasing the price for getting into the country. Beginning July 1, 1-time entry tourist visas will cost 3,000 yen instead of 15,...

22Jun

Yogesh shukla

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US Introduces Priority Visa Interview Service for Tourists and Business Travelers.

This service will allow some travelers to pay an additional fee to schedule a visa interview more quickly. Certain applicants applying for a business or tourist visa will, starting on July 1, 2026, have the opportunity to pay $750 to receive priority scheduling of their visa interview at some U.S. embassies and consula...