
the trips where Cheshta travels with you
Our own exclusive group trips. Cheshta is on the trip, from the first flight to the last dinner.

fixed dates, fixed flights
Join a batch of fellow travellers on set dates. Limited seats, flights included, with options. Our team doesn't travel on these.

just your family, nobody else
Trips planned around your family, your pace and your dates. Milestone birthdays and anniversaries.
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 India-New Zealand FTA is live from 20 October 2026, with new work visas, longer post-study rights, and a working holiday scheme coming for Indians aged 18 to 30. What it all means.

The EU's Entry/Exit System has been live since 12 October 2025, replacing passport stamps with biometric registration across 29 countries. What your first crossing is like, the 90/180 catch, and why ETIAS headlines don't apply to Indian passports.

How Qatar's A1 tourist visa works for Indians on Hayya: the QAR 100 fee wording, accommodation proof and Host Family & Friends. Checked 28 Oct 2026.

South Korea has extended its group-tourist visa fee waiver for Indian travellers until 31 December 2026 - saving around ₹1,300 per person. Here's who qualifies, and why this makes group trips to Korea a genuinely good idea right now.

India boarding-pass stamping changed from 1 September 2026. FTI-TTP eGate users get no immigration stamps. Check which travel records you need.

Abu Dhabi is covering the UAE visa fee for eligible Indian tourists until 31 October 2026 - the window closes within days. Here's who actually qualifies, what it saves you, and the one condition most coverage leaves out.
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
India's New Trade Deal With New Zealand Comes With a Working Holiday Visa for Under-30s
The India-New Zealand FTA is live from 20 October 2026, with new work visas, longer post-study rights, and a working holiday scheme coming for Indians aged 18 to 30. What it all means.
Visa & Entry · 3 min read
Europe Stopped Stamping Passports a Year Ago. Here's What EES Actually Changed for Indians
The EU's Entry/Exit System has been live since 12 October 2025, replacing passport stamps with biometric registration across 29 countries. What your first crossing is like, the 90/180 catch, and why ETIAS headlines don't apply to Indian passports.
Visa & Entry · 4 min read
Qatar's A1 Visa for Indians: How Hayya Works and What to Check Before You Book
How Qatar's A1 tourist visa works for Indians on Hayya: the QAR 100 fee wording, accommodation proof and Host Family & Friends. Checked 28 Oct 2026.
Visa & Entry · 3 min read
South Korea Just Extended Its Group Visa Fee Waiver for Indians Through December 2026
South Korea has extended its group-tourist visa fee waiver for Indian travellers until 31 December 2026 - saving around ₹1,300 per person. Here's who qualifies, and why this makes group trips to Korea a genuinely good idea right now.
Visa & Entry · 3 min read
India Just Quietly Changed How Immigration Works at the Airport - Here's What's Different Now
India boarding-pass stamping changed from 1 September 2026. FTI-TTP eGate users get no immigration stamps. Check which travel records you need.
Visa & Entry · 5 min read
Abu Dhabi Is Paying Your UAE Visa Fee Until 31 October 2026 - Here's Who Actually Qualifies
Abu Dhabi is covering the UAE visa fee for eligible Indian tourists until 31 October 2026 - the window closes within days. Here's who actually qualifies, what it saves you, and the one condition most coverage leaves out.
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