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Practical writing about travelling with elderly parents — visas, knees, food, insurance, and what actually goes wrong. No listicles.
24 articles
Category: Visa & EntryClear filter ×

The government says www.passportindia.gov.in is the only official site for passport applications in India. Here is how to check, and what to do if you already used another site.

The "six months validity" rule is not universal. Check what Singapore, the UAE and the Schengen area say, and what to do if your passport is close to expiry.

Report passport loss to police and the Indian mission. Emergency Certificates and passport re-issue are different routes, with mission-specific rules.

Thailand TDAC: the official within-three-days wording, transit and Border Pass exceptions, what to prepare, and which passport details cannot be edited.

Maldives Immigration says IMUGA is free. Its pages use different timing reference points. Submit before flying; read the official wording and entry checklist.

Passport reissue through Passport Seva: online application, fee calculator, appointment SMS, original documents and the 90-day attendance rule.

Baggage Rules, 2026 were announced on 2 February 2026. Rs 75,000 duty free per resident, Rs 25,000 for foreign tourists, and who gets the jewellery allowance.

From 26 October 2026 China visa applications in India go straight to the Embassy in Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai. Where to apply, what to carry, fees, and what parents need to know.

Thailand's cabinet approved a fresh review of its visa exemption schemes on 21 October 2026. Indians keep visa-free entry with a 30-day cap, unchanged since 15 September. A normal one or two week holiday with parents is not affected.
Practical writing about travelling with elderly parents — visas, knees, food, insurance, and what actually goes wrong. No listicles.
24 articles
Category: Visa & EntryClear filter ×
Visa & Entry · 3 min read
Fake passport websites: how to check you are on the official site
The government says www.passportindia.gov.in is the only official site for passport applications in India. Here is how to check, and what to do if you already used another site.
Visa & Entry · 3 min read
Your Indian passport expires in under six months: does it matter?
The "six months validity" rule is not universal. Check what Singapore, the UAE and the Schengen area say, and what to do if your passport is close to expiry.
Visa & Entry · 4 min read
Lost Your Indian Passport Abroad? Police, Mission and Next Steps
Report passport loss to police and the Indian mission. Emergency Certificates and passport re-issue are different routes, with mission-specific rules.
Visa & Entry · 5 min read
Thailand TDAC Guide: Timing, Transit Exceptions and What to Prepare
Thailand TDAC: the official within-three-days wording, transit and Border Pass exceptions, what to prepare, and which passport details cannot be edited.
Visa & Entry · 4 min read
Maldives IMUGA Form: Free Declaration, Timing and Entry Checklist
Maldives Immigration says IMUGA is free. Its pages use different timing reference points. Submit before flying; read the official wording and entry checklist.
Visa & Entry · 4 min read
Renewing Your Indian Passport: The Online Steps and Appointment Rules
Passport reissue through Passport Seva: online application, fee calculator, appointment SMS, original documents and the 90-day attendance rule.
Visa & Entry · 4 min read
Coming Home to India: What You Can Bring Back Duty Free in 2026
Baggage Rules, 2026 were announced on 2 February 2026. Rs 75,000 duty free per resident, Rs 25,000 for foreign tourists, and who gets the jewellery allowance.
Visa & Entry · 7 min read
China Visa From India: The Application Centre Is Winding Down, So Here Is Where You Apply From Monday
From 26 October 2026 China visa applications in India go straight to the Embassy in Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai. Where to apply, what to carry, fees, and what parents need to know.
Visa & Entry · 3 min read
Thailand Has Reviewed Its Visa-Free Rules Again. Indians Keep Visa-Free Entry, With a 30-Day Cap
Thailand's cabinet approved a fresh review of its visa exemption schemes on 21 October 2026. Indians keep visa-free entry with a 30-day cap, unchanged since 15 September. A normal one or two week holiday with parents is not affected.
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