The Financial Express

Thinking of Studying in Germany? Here’s your complete guide to eligibility, visas and finances

To study in Germany, you will require a visa or a residence permit, depending on your place of origin and the length of your ...

Japan tightens permanent residency rules; five-year visa stay mandatory

Japan's Immigration Services Agency has tightened permanent residency rules, increasing the required visa period to five years and scrutinizing applicants with past unpaid taxes or health insurance.

Japan ends walk-in visa submissions in South India from March 2; online appointments mandatory

Japan ends walk-in visa submissions at VFS Global centres in South India from March 2, 2026. Online appointments now ...

Japan visa update for Indians: Applicants must now schedule appointments these cities as walk-in system ends

The new process, introduced by VFS Global, aims to streamline submissions, reduce overcrowding at visa centres, and provide a ...

Japan visa rule change 2026: Walk-in applications end for these 4 South Indian cities

Indian travelers to Japan from Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Puducherry must now schedule visa appointments online, ending the walk-in system from March 2, 2026. This change aims to streamline ...