Entry rules & changes
Visa rule changes for Indian travellers: the 2026 log
A dated, source-linked log of the visa fee and rule changes that affect Indian passport holders — UK, US, Schengen, Vietnam and Thailand — kept current.
Visas & documents
Entry rules & changes
Entry permissions that are not classic visas — ESTA, ETIAS, the UK ETA, arrival cards — and the rule changes that move the goalposts for Indian passport holders. What applies to you, what it costs and when it starts.
4 pieces on record
Entry rules & changes
Can Indian citizens use ESTA to visit the USA?
No — Indian passport holders cannot use ESTA and need a B1/B2 visitor visa for a short US trip. The fee, steps and documents explained.
Entry rules & changes
Do Indian citizens need a UK ETA or visitor visa?
Indian passport holders generally need a Standard Visitor visa, not a UK ETA. Check the £135 fee, application steps, documents, timing and practical tips.
Entry rules & changes
Do Indian citizens need ETIAS or a Schengen visa?
Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for most European trips — ETIAS is not a substitute. The €90 fee, documents and timing.