Visa updates – Indians in Australia

Australia Visa Biometrics Update 2026: What Indian Families Need to Check

November 4, 2026 by The Indian

Illustration of an Indian visa applicant providing fingerprints at a biometric scanner beside a passport-sized booklet

New Australian visa applications lodged in India from 26 October 2026 may require biometrics. Here is how families can check their instructions and app eligibility.

US Visitor Visa Interviews in 10 Days for $750: What Indian Applicants Should Know

June 10, 2026 by The Indian

Indian traveller preparing documents for a US B1 B2 visitor visa interview appointment

A new US pilot will let some B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants pay an extra $750 for an interview appointment within 10 business days, but it does not fast-track the visa decision itself.