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Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for Indian Travellers From 60 to 30 Days

Thailand's revised visa-exemption rules, in force from 15 September 2026, replace the temporary 60-day allowance for Indian passport holders with a standard 30-day stay, extendable once at immigration.

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India Launches a Group e-Visa for Cruise Tourists, Effective September 2026

India's Ministry of Home Affairs has rolled out a dedicated e-Group Visit Visa for foreign nationals arriving by cruise ship, aimed at simplifying entry for group cruise passengers from early September 2026.

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Uzbekistan Now Waives Visas for Indians Who Already Hold a US, UK or Schengen Visa

Uzbekistan has introduced a 30-day visa-free entry for Indian citizens who hold a valid multiple-entry visa from countries including the US, UK, Canada, Japan or a Schengen state, effective 1 September 2026.

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Iran Ended Visa-Free Entry for Indian Passport Holders; an E-Visa Is Now Required

Iran suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for ordinary Indian passport holders with effect from 22 November 2025, shifting Indian travellers to an e-visa that must be secured before departure.

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The US Now Charges a $250 Visa Integrity Fee, and Indian Applicants Are Not Exempt

A new $250 Visa Integrity Fee, created by US law with an October 2025 start date, applies to most nonimmigrant visas, including the B-1/B-2 tourist and business visas most Indian travellers to the US rely on, though rollout across consulates has been uneven through 2026.

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The UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation Now Costs £20, and Indian Visitors Still Need a Visa on Top

The UK raised its Electronic Travel Authorisation fee from £16 to £20 on 8 April 2026, a change that adds an extra cost for Indian travellers, who must still hold a separate visit visa alongside the ETA.

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India's Airline Refund Rules Changed This Year, Here's the 48-Hour Window Flyers Should Know

A revised Civil Aviation Requirement from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, in force since 26 March 2026, gives flyers a 48-hour window to cancel or amend a booking without penalty on eligible fares, plus a firmer refund timeline.

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India's Second Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Is Being Tested on the Delhi-Varanasi Route

Indian Railways has begun trial runs of a second Vande Bharat Sleeper service on the Delhi-Varanasi route via Prayagraj and Kanpur, with officials reportedly targeting a launch around Diwali, though the Railway Board has not yet confirmed a commercial start date or fares.

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Peru Has Overhauled Machu Picchu Ticket Sales, Here's the New 15-Minute Rule

Peru's Ministry of Culture began a 30-day trial on 22 September 2026 of a direct-purchase ticketing system for Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, replacing the old multi-hour reservation hold with a 15-minute payment window.

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IndiGo Adds Four Weekly Prayagraj Flights Ahead of the Festive Season

IndiGo will add extra weekly services connecting Prayagraj to Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru from 25 October, responding to a seasonal surge in demand around Diwali, Dussehra and Chhath.

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Air India to Move Its New York JFK Flights to New Terminal 6 by 2028

Air India has confirmed it will shift its New York JFK operations to the airport's newly built Terminal 6, with the move completing by 2028 and current Terminal 4 flights unaffected in the meantime.

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IndiGo Raises Excess Baggage, Infant and Priority Boarding Charges From 17 September 2026

IndiGo has increased five domestic ancillary charges, including excess baggage and infant travel fees, effective 17 September 2026, raising the potential cost of add-on services on its domestic network.