Regulation & Policy
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How to retire to Portugal: the D7 visa has one surprisingly low income requirement
Portugal is consistently ranked as one of the best places for Brits to retire abroad – here's how to do it
SC upholds Delhi HC order quashing passport, visa service tenders at 4 missions abroad
The Supreme Court upheld a Delhi High Court ruling quashing tenders for consular services. This decision impacts Indian missions in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait. The court directed that services must continue uninterrupted during fresh tender…
Thailand approves 30-day visa exemption for Indian travellers
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a 30-day visa exemption for Indian travellers, replacing the country's earlier 60-day visa exemption framework, subject to publication in the Royal Gazette. Under the revised policy, India will move from…
FAITH seeks industry status, Brand Bharat campaign in tourism growth charter
Released at the FAITH Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, the Charter calls for granting infrastructure status to tourism at the Centre and industry status across all states, accelerating the development of 50 tourism destinations on a mission…