Travelobiz

15/08/2025

Starting in December 2025, New Zealand will introduce two new seasonal visas designed to alleviate labour shortages in the agriculture, tourism, and food industries. Here’s what’s changing, who qualifies, and how the system will work.

Starting December 2025, New Zealand will roll out two new seasonal visas aimed at easing labour shortages in agriculture, tourism, and food industries. Here’s what’s changing, who qualifies, and how the system will work.

15/08/2025

Wishing everyone a proud and powerful 79th Independence Day!

Let’s remember the sacrifices, celebrate the progress, and keep striving for a more just and united India. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

14/08/2025

If you're living in India, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, South Korea, or the UK and need documents attested for UAE use, VFS Global just made things easier. Learn what attestation is, why it matters, and how to use this new service.

VFS Global now offers UAE document attestation services in 6 countries. Here's what it means, how it works, and why it might save you time.

14/08/2025

Packing for a UAE trip in 2025? Emirates has banned the use of power banks in-flight from October. Here’s your complete guide to what you can and can’t carry through Dubai and Sharjah airports, including liquid limits, banned tools, and restricted items.

Flying to the UAE? Here's a complete guide to what you can’t pack in your hand luggage, from power banks to liquids and restricted items.

14/08/2025

Starting March 1, 2026, Georgia will roll out its first formal work permit system for foreign workers and the self-employed. Permanent residents are exempt, but most others will need to apply within strict deadlines or face fines.

From March 2026, Georgia will require most foreign workers to hold work permits. Learn who’s affected, deadlines, and key exceptions.

13/08/2025

The Indian government has tightened OCI card rules, allowing cancellations if cardholders are convicted of serious crimes or even chargesheeted for major offences.

India updates OCI card rules: Foreign nationals of Indian origin could lose their status if convicted or charge-sheeted for serious crimes.

13/08/2025

Kuwait has scrapped the minimum salary requirement for expats applying for family visit visas. The new rules also expand eligible relatives and remove travel restrictions tied to national airlines.

Kuwait removes salary requirement and expands eligibility for family visit visas, allowing expats to invite more relatives.

13/08/2025

Canada is considering new Express Entry categories to prioritise senior managers, researchers, scientists, and military personnel. The plan is open for public feedback until September 2025.

Canada may create new Express Entry pathways in 2026 for senior managers, scientists, and skilled military personnel.

13/08/2025

Oman has introduced new validity and fee options for expatriate residence cards, allowing 1, 2, or 3-year renewals. The move aims to simplify processes for over 1.8 million expats and aligns with broader modernisation efforts.

Oman has introduced new validity and fee options for expatriate residence cards, allowing 1, 2, or 3-year renewals.

12/08/2025

Kuwait just revamped its tourist visa system into four distinct categories, offering tailored options for travellers based on passport strength, qualifications, and travel history.

Kuwait introduces four new tourist visa categories with flexible options based on nationality, visa history, and event-based travel.

12/08/2025

Akasa Air is set to begin daily non-stop flights from Mumbai to Phuket on September 20, marking its entry into Southeast Asia and boosting access to Thailand’s top island destination.

Akasa Air to launch daily non-stop Mumbai–Phuket flights from September 20, 2025, boosting Thailand travel for Indian tourists.

12/08/2025

The UK has widened its fast-track deportation scheme for convicted foreign offenders. Under the expanded ‘Deport Now, Appeal Later’ policy, citizens from 23 countries, including India, Australia, and Canada, can now be deported right after sentencing, with appeals handled remotely.

UK expands ‘Deport Now, Appeal Later’ deportation policy to 23 countries, including India, Canada, and Australia.