VisaRaja

Visa guides

What consulates actually look for, what gets Indian applications refused, and how to fix a file before it is filed rather than after.

Europe

Schengen visa from India: the document checklist that actually gets approved

A consulate-ready checklist for Indian applicants β€” which bank statements matter, what the insurance must cover, and the four mistakes that cause most refusals.

18 August 2026 Β· 9 min read
Southeast Asia

Do Indians need a visa for Thailand in 2026?

Visa exemption covers most holidays, but not every trip. Here is when you can fly on a passport alone and when you genuinely need to apply.

4 August 2026 Β· 6 min read
Americas

US visa interview in India: what officers actually ask, and why cases fail

The B1/B2 interview lasts about two minutes. A breakdown of the questions, the section 214(b) presumption, and how to prepare without sounding rehearsed.

22 July 2026 Β· 8 min read
Middle East

Dubai visa rejections: seven avoidable reasons Indian applications come back

The UAE tourist visa has no interview and no biometrics, so everything rides on the paperwork. These are the errors that cause most rejections.

9 July 2026 Β· 6 min read
Documents

What your bank statement tells a visa officer

Balance is the least interesting thing on a statement. Here is how consulates actually read six months of transactions from an Indian applicant.

27 June 2026 Β· 7 min read
Planning

Where an Indian passport takes you without a visa β€” and the fine print

Visa-free, visa on arrival and electronic authorisation are three different things. Knowing which one applies to you decides whether you board the plane.

11 June 2026 Β· 7 min read

Not sure which visa you need?

Send us your passport, travel dates and purpose of visit. We tell you the right category, the real timeline and the total cost β€” before you pay anything.