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Source: Live Mint HSBC VISA Platinum credit card is specifically designed to provide you with a variety of exclusive perks and benefits so that you can save on your expenses while not compromising on your lifestyle. This credit card provides exciting offers on dining, shopping, entertainment, travel and many more. Hence, if you are looking…
Source: Live Mint Indian immigrants to the UK, just as the immigrants from other nationalities, are supposed to move from their physical residency permits to the digital visas, also known as e-visas. The United Kingdom is believed to be the only country in the world which has moved to digital only residency cards for non-citizens. Until…
Source: Live Mint Indian tourists are the largest group visiting Sri Lanka, thanks to the country’s proximity—a quick 2.5-hour flight from Mumbai—and its affordability. Following the Sri Lankan rupee’s collapse in 2022, the country became one of the most budget-friendly luxury destinations. Even 4- and 5-star hotels can be booked in the ₹5,000-10,000 range, particularly…
Source: Live Mint A more economical option is a prepaid forex card, which allows you to carry foreign currency in the form of plastic in place of cash. A forex card is cheaper because the markup charged on currency conversion is lower compared to what banks apply to debit cards when they are swiped outside…
Source: Live Mint “After the visa rejection, I wanted to make sure I didn’t face any more visa issues. Both Laos and Vietnam offered e-visas, and Thailand offered visa-on-arrival. Also, these countries are well connected with each other and considered safe for backpackers who are just starting out,” says Daga. So that’s where they went—a…
Source: Business Standard 5 min read Last Updated : Oct 09 2024 | 10:10 AM IST As Indian students transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B work visas in the United States, many are encountering unexpected complications related to US tax residency rules. This situation arises primarily after the five-year exemption period granted to F-1…
Source: Live Mint Yet, even with e-visas and Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) simplifying the process, travellers often face unexpected hurdles. From rejected applications to documentation pitfalls, understanding the fine print of these digital processes can be the difference between a smooth trip and a travel nightmare. Read this | How you can retire in Europe…
Source: Business Standard 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 04 2024 | 1:39 PM IST Visa Inc. has launched a new platform to help banks issue stablecoins and other fiat-backed tokens internationally. The Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) will go live next year. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp…
Source: Live Mint Many countries “piggyback” onto the visa approval systems of large developed nations, allowing visa-free entry or visas on arrival for Indian travellers holding valid US, UK, Canada, or Schengen visas. If you already possess a residence or even tourist visa issued by the US, UK or Schengen-area country, many third country doors…
Source: Live Mint The visa allows individuals to avail of local services like banking facilities, communication services, rental housing, etc. to help with their work life. Eligibility You need to submit proof of your current employment. For starters, you are required to submit proof that you are employed by a non-UAE company with a contract…
