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

  • Cheshta travels with the group
  • One clear price, inclusions listed
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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.

  • Fixed dates and flights
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  • Flight options available
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Trips planned around your family, your pace and your dates. Milestone birthdays and anniversaries.

  • Travel on your own dates
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Practical writing about travelling with elderly parents — visas, knees, food, insurance, and what actually goes wrong. No listicles.

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India's New Trade Deal With New Zealand Comes With a Working Holiday Visa for Under-30s - Trip Keeper
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.

21 Oct 2026
Europe Stopped Stamping Passports a Year Ago. Here's What EES Actually Changed for Indians - Trip Keeper
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.

20 Oct 2026
Qatar's A1 Visa for Indians: How Hayya Works and What to Check Before You Book - Trip Keeper
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.

20 Oct 2026
South Korea Just Extended Its Group Visa Fee Waiver for Indians Through December 2026 - Trip Keeper
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.

18 Sep 2026
India Just Quietly Changed How Immigration Works at the Airport - Here's What's Different Now - Trip Keeper
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.

17 Sep 2026
Abu Dhabi Is Paying Your UAE Visa Fee Until 31 October 2026 - Here's Who Actually Qualifies - Trip Keeper
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.

16 Sep 2026
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written by the people who run the trips
The Journal.

Practical writing about travelling with elderly parents — visas, knees, food, insurance, and what actually goes wrong. No listicles.

24 articles

Category: Visa & EntryClear filter ×

India's New Trade Deal With New Zealand Comes With a Working Holiday Visa for Under-30s - Trip Keeper 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. Europe Stopped Stamping Passports a Year Ago. Here's What EES Actually Changed for Indians - Trip Keeper 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. Qatar's A1 Visa for Indians: How Hayya Works and What to Check Before You Book - Trip Keeper 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. South Korea Just Extended Its Group Visa Fee Waiver for Indians Through December 2026 - Trip Keeper 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. India Just Quietly Changed How Immigration Works at the Airport - Here's What's Different Now - Trip Keeper 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. Abu Dhabi Is Paying Your UAE Visa Fee Until 31 October 2026 - Here's Who Actually Qualifies - Trip Keeper 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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