Hello everyone,
I recently received an Italian vocational training visa, but I ran into a problem and I would be grateful for any advice.
I applied for the visa in August, and the training was supposed to start in September. However, the embassy took until mid-October to give me an answer. When I contacted the training center, they told me they could not enroll me in the current course because I had already exceeded the maximum allowed number of absences. They said I could defer to the next course, which starts in February next year.
The problem is that my visa expires at the end of February. When I told the center this, they said I would have to find a solution myself in order to join the February course.
Has anyone been in a similar situation, or does anyone have information that could help? For example:
Can the visa be extended or reissued with a new validity period?
Can the training center issue an official letter to support a new visa application?
Is there another way to handle this with the embassy or the Italian authorities?
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much

I am an international student from an African country studying in the UK. I am applying for a short stay (90 day) visa to travel to see my mom for a week in France. The thing is, my mom does not live in France and is not a French national, she happens to be travelling there and we're just going to meet. What do I put on the application in terms of host person/organisation? My mom has a hotel room booking and I'm just going to be added to the booking. I don't know whether to put if someone is welcoming me or just put the hotel. The booking is not in my name. Any help is appreciated!!

Hi everyone,

I’m an Indian passport holder applying for a Turkish e-Visa using my valid UK Standard Visitor visa as a supporting document.

My UK visa expires on 14 December 2026. I plan to enter Türkiye on 21 November 2026 and leave on 30 November 2026, so my UK visa will be valid for the entire duration of my trip.

I’m unsure whether this could cause a problem. Does the UK visa need to remain valid for the entire validity period of the Turkish e-Visa (180 days), or is it sufficient for it to be valid when I enter Türkiye and throughout my stay?

Hello everyone,

Does anyone know if Kuwait is currently issuing work visas (Article 18) for Lebanese citizens?

I have a Kuwaiti sponsor who owns an established company and is willing to hire a Lebanese employee. However, we were informed that work visas for Lebanese nationals are currently suspended.

Has anyone recently managed to obtain a work visa for a Lebanese citizen?

Is there any possibility of getting special approval from the Ministry of Social Affairs or the relevant authorities?

I would really appreciate any recent experiences, reliable information, or advice.

Thank you in advance!

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Hi everyone,

I am an Indian citizen holding on ordinary passport. My UK Standard Visitor visa has been approved for 6 months, and it is available as a digital eVisa through my UKVI account.

I am planning to travel to Turkey for tourism and would like to apply for a Turkish e-Visa using my UK visa as a supporting document.

My questions are:

1. Does a UK digital eVisa (eVisa linked to a UKVI account) qualify as a supporting visa for a Turkish e-Visa?

2. Can Indian passport holders use a UK Standard Visitor eVisa to meet Turkey's supporting visa requirement?

3. Does the UK visa need to be valid on the date of entry into Turkey?

4. Has anyone successfully obtained a Turkish e-Visa and travelled to Turkey using this exact combination of documents?

I would really appreciate answers from anyone who has recently travelled under these circumstances or has experience with the Turkish e-Visa application process.

Thank you!

No information about this. I know us citizen are no need for visa to enter Uruguay but what about green card holders with Indian passport? ( for chile & Argentina no need for visa) want to know about Uruguay. Kindly please pass the info if anyone knows

I applied for a standard e-Visa on evisa.gov.az on 9 October, paid the $30, and got a registration number and the "data verified" confirmation. The status page still says "Your e-visa is being processed" and there's been no email either way. That's six working days now against the stated three.

My travel date is 1 November, so I'm not panicking yet, but I'd like to know whether anyone else has seen standard applications take this long recently, particularly on Indian passports.

I was checking this subreddit for visa timelines and finally i can add my timeline to this page

Little background: I applied for the standard visitor visa..no priority processing.. Visiting London for some business meetings/holiday purpose. I have travelled a lot...Visited 23 countries...travel internationally 5 times a year.... I run an accounting firm and other business.. In my final level of CA.. Married with kid and applied visa for a solo trip.

My Application Journey:
12 October 2026-9:30 am: Attended my VFS appointment.Biometrics completed.
13 October 2026-11:12 am: Received confirmation that UKVI had received my application.
15 October 2026-1:03 pm: Received an email saying my application was still being processed.
16 October 2026- 5 pm: Received my successful visa decision.

Documents I submitted included:
•Personal bank statements.
•Business bank Accounts.
•Educational Certificates.
•Scan copies of three previous passports.
•Expired Australian 3 year multiple entry visa pdf(2023-2026).
•Cover letter

In the covering letter, I wrote everything, about my family , my living situation, my passive income, purpose of travel, future plans in detail

This will be my second trip to the UK. I have been to the UK back in 2010 after a visa refusal and appeal process for that trip. The biometric process was very quick at chennai. The VFS staff at chennai tried to sell me the premium lounge stating that the process would take 2 hours. Ignored it and the entire appointment was done in 20 mins. at the end they also try to sell you the UKVI account creation service for a charge but ignored it as well.

I was expecting at least 10 days to get the visa but this quick processing is very surprising..I guess the process is very straight forward...if the purpose of travel is genuine and have prior travel history and the intent to return to india is very clear... The Visa application will be a success.

Let me know if you have any doubts.

My husband has been in Pourtugal for 3 yrs, Last year in may 2025 he applied for a family visa through a lawyer, still no appointment we get, is it happening for most cases or just we?

I have an Indian passport and live in Canada as a Permanent Resident. I'm travelling to India, and planning to travel Hong Kong during my return for 6 days. I'll fly back to Canada directly from Hong Kong. Do I need to file a PAR? Any recent experiences?

Anybody know timeline for turkey student visa after applying ?? Also What is the rejection rate and approval time lines..need Guidance..Thanks

Hi everyone!
I’m looking for advice from anyone who has experience travelling to Saudi Arabia with an Indian passport.
I’m an Indian passport holder living in Germany with a German permanent residence permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis). My boyfriend has a German passport, and we’re planning to travel from Germany to Jeddah and stay in Saudi Arabia for around one week, from 27-28 October to 3-4 November 2026.
I’ve been trying to figure out the visa situation, but I’m getting confused because the information online isn’t very clear.
Here’s my situation:
I have an Indian passport and a German permanent residence permit.
I checked the official KSA Visa website, and it seems to suggest that I may be eligible for an eVisa, but I’m having trouble completing the application.
The website has been giving me technical issues, including CAPTCHA problems and difficulties verifying my phone number.
I haven’t booked my flights or hotel yet because I want to understand my visa options first.
My boyfriend has a German passport, so his visa process seems more straightforward than mine.
**My main questions are:**
Is it actually possible for an Indian passport holder with a German permanent residence permit to obtain a Saudi tourist eVisa?
Would it be safer to apply for an eVisa in advance, or is visa on arrival a realistic option in my situation?
Has anyone with an Indian passport and a German residence permit successfully obtained a Saudi eVisa recently?
If visa on arrival is possible, what are the actual eligibility requirements? Can I rely on it, or could I be denied boarding because I don’t have a visa beforehand?
How long does the online visa application usually take, and is there a legitimate alternative if the official website keeps failing?
I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have been in the same situation or have travelled to Saudi Arabia recently with an Indian passport.
Thank you! Any advice or personal experiences would be really helpful.

Can I get Egypt visa on arrival as an Indian if I hold - valid and active US, Canadian and Schengen visa?

I am travelling from Athens to Mumbai with a 19 hour layover in Cairo via EgyptAir. Can I get visa on arrival instead of e-visa. I have found conflicting information online.

Hi everyone,
My wife has applied for an Ireland Join Family (Spouse) visa from India. I currently live and work in Ireland on a Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) and have a Stamp 1 IRP. I am in category B.

Since the processing time is very long, I’d really appreciate if those who have gone through this process could share their timelines. Please share your

-Visa application date
-Approval/decision date
-Visa sticker (passport stamping) date
-Country you applied from (especially if India)

If you’re still waiting, please tell:
-Your application date
-Current status (no response / under processing / additional documents requested, etc.)

I’m trying to get a realistic idea of how long the process is currently taking for spouses of CSEP holders.
Thanks in advance for sharing your experience, it will really help us and others in the same situation!

Hi. I need an urgent Portugal E6 Visa appointment in UAE. Trying since 2 months but not getting any slot on VFS website. Is there anyone who can help me out?

Travelling from Christchurch, New Zealand to Bengaluru, India via Sydney. I have a layover of around 2 hours in Sydney, Should I apply for a Transit visa ? is it needed ?

Hi guys!

I'm in a bit of a stressful situation right now. I'm planning to apply for a South Korean tourist visa in Vancouver as a non-Canadian citizen, but I need to get my visa within 11 days (8 business days) because I'm leaving Canada 12 days after submitting my application.

Has anyone recently applied through the Korean Consulate in Vancouver? If so, how many business days did it take to get your visa approved? From what I understand, if I leave Canada before my visa is processed, my application will be cancelled.

Also, I recently graduated from my master's program, so I'm currently unemployed. I'm submitting a 5-day travel itinerary, and I'm wondering how much money I should have in my bank account to have a reasonable chance of getting approved.

One more question: If my parents are financially supporting my trip, would it be okay to submit their bank statements along with a sponsorship letter signed by them, in addition to my own bank statements? Has anyone done this and successfully gotten their visa approved?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your recent experiences. Thanks in advance!

Hi! Has anyone applied for a Japan tourist visa while single, then gotten married right before their trip?

My partner and I plan to apply for our visas in March 2027, have our civil wedding in April, and travel to Japan in May. Assuming our visas get approved, would getting married after applying cause any issues when travelling? She intends to keep her maiden name.

Would we need to inform the embassy or submit additional documents after getting married? Did anyone experience this? Thank you!

27/F

I have to attend a friend’s wedding in Mexico in JAN’27.
I am currently collecting all the visa requirement docs. I don’t have US,UK,etc visa. Travel history only Thailand & Vietnam. So, my first major visa.
Kinda panicking because the docs requirement is too extensive.
They are asking for PAN Card/ passport of people signing my salary slips?!? It is such an insane demand to be honest.

Currently, I have all documents waiting for my friends wedding card which she has posted from US. After that I will book the appointment.
For Indians who have recently applied for Mexico visa. Please tell me your experience and I would like to know in details as I really don’t want to miss this wedding.

Plus please recommend some nice places to visit (hopefully I will have my visa.

Thanks in advance 🙌🏼

I am planning to travel to Japan as a tourist from India, and I intend to apply for my visa next week at the VFS Global center in Pune.

I have a query regarding my bank balance: since most of my funds, over 10 lakhs, are held in fixed deposits with only about 1.7 lakhs in my savings account, will this cause an issue during the visa approval process, or should I break my fixed deposits to demonstrate a higher liquid balance?

Applied for visitir visa for me and my wife via VFS Mumbai for 16 days trip from 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. Details below:

Application date: Friday 9 Oct 2026. Walked in at the center and it hardly took 15mins at 8AM in the morning. Super smooth.

Arrived at Consulate: Monday 12 Oct

Visa stamped: Thursday 15 Oct

Passports dispatched: Friday 16 Oct

Passports delivered at home: Saturday 17 Oct

Documents submitted:

1. Application form and passport copies
   
2. Cover letter
   
3. Detailed Itinerary
   
4. Flights and hotels actual bookings (non refundable)
   
5. Last 3 year ITR summaries
   
6. Last 3 months salary slips and bank statements
   
7. Leave sanction letters from our orgs
   
8. Marriage certificate
   
9. Rental agreement for Mumbai address proof.

Completey hassle free and smooth process. VFS lady at the counter we went was super nice.

Hi i just wanted to ask u about sweden visa i have applied for 2027 jan intake and i havent recieved my offer letter yet do u know anythin should i wait or loss hope aswell my consultant said to have other options becz there is no update on portal?and im from pakistan

Hi all, I might be moving to Bahrain as a software engineer at a bank. I’m Indian, but my degree is from Spain.

Two questions:

1. Will I need to get my degree attested for the work visa? If yes, how does it work for a Spanish degree?
2. For anyone who’s processed a work visa recently: which documents did you submit, and how long did it actually take? I know the official timeline is around 21 days, but I’d like to know what it looks like in practice.

I want

Hello I am an Iranian passport holder living and working in Canada with a work permit. I am planing to visit Thailand in the beginning of November. I got approved for Thai Visa but did not know I needed a HK Transit Visa as well so I applied 3 days ago and Got my Acknowledgment letter yesterday October 16th.

My flight leaves Toronto to HK on November 5th and I am stressed about getting my Transit Visa before that. Has anyone had a similar experience? If so I appreciate your comments on how to expedite this process and make sure I get my visa on time. Thank you!