Guides & planning articles
Visa Ray guides and updates tagged Guides & planning.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries for Indian passport holders in 2026
Where an Indian passport gets you in without a visa in 2026, plus visa-on-arrival and e-visa options, Henley rank and how to avoid surprises at the border.
2026-10-23 · 4 min read
Schengen visa from India in 2026: fee, documents, funds, insurance and the new multi-entry cascade
How Indian citizens apply for a Schengen visa in 2026: €90 fee, VFS charges, documents, funds, insurance, processing time and the cascade for multi-entry visas.
2026-10-23 · 4 min read
Permanent residence from India: Canada, Australia, UK, Germany and New Zealand routes compared (2026)
Compare PR routes for Indian applicants in 2026: Canada Express Entry, Australia, UK, Germany and New Zealand, with what each needs and what to do first.
2026-10-23 · 4 min read
OCI card and Indian citizenship abroad in 2026: dual citizenship, renunciation, fees and rights
India does not allow dual citizenship. What it means when you take another nationality, how to renounce, what the OCI card gives and the 2026 fee of USD 275.
2026-10-23 · 2 min read
Tourist, visitor, business and transit visas explained: a first-time applicant's guide
What a tourist, visitor, business and transit visa each allow, how to choose, how to apply step by step and the mistakes first-time applicants make.
2026-10-23 · 4 min read
Visa refused? How to read the letter, appeal or reapply, and what to avoid
What to do after a visa refusal: read the letter, check deadlines, choose between appeal, review and reapplying, with examples from the UK and Schengen.
2026-10-23 · 4 min read
Apostille, attestation and legalisation: how to prepare documents for a visa abroad (with India steps)
What an apostille is, how it differs from attestation and embassy legalisation, which countries need which, and the steps for Indian documents.
2026-10-23 · 3 min read
Working holiday visas in 2026: countries, age limits, fees and who can apply (including Indian passport holders)
Compare working holiday visas for Australia, NZ, Canada, UK, Japan, Korea, Ireland, Germany, Hong Kong and more: age, length, fees, funds and India eligibility.
2026-10-23 · 4 min read
Study in Ireland, the Netherlands, France or Italy in 2026: fees, visas, work rights and post-study options compared
Compare Ireland, the Netherlands, France and Italy for international students: tuition, living costs, visas, work hours and post-study stay.
2026-10-23 · 6 min read
Post-study work visas compared in 2026: how long you can stay and work after graduating in 11 countries
Compare post-study work routes in 2026: US OPT, Canada PGWP, UK Graduate Route, Australia, Germany, Ireland and more, with duration, rules and what to check.
2026-10-21 · 5 min read
Scholarships for Indian students to study abroad in 2026: Fulbright-Nehru, Chevening, DAAD, Erasmus Mundus and more
Major scholarships for Indian students abroad: what each covers, who can apply, typical deadlines, return conditions and how to prepare a strong application.
2026-10-21 · 4 min read
Countries, capitals and currencies: a complete A to Z list of 197 countries (2026)
Look up the capital and currency of 197 countries and territories, with currency codes, euro and CFA franc users, shared currencies and recent changes in 2026.
2026-10-21 · 15 min read
Best destinations for digital nomads in 2026: visa options, duration, cost, accommodation and culture compared
Compare 15 top digital nomad destinations: visa name, stay length, income needed, fees, rent, internet, culture and why to go, plus a nationality checklist.
2026-10-21 · 16 min read
MBBS abroad in 2026: how Indian students can choose a country and university, with fees, duration and NMC rules
A practical guide to MBBS abroad from India: NMC rules, FMGE results, country-wise fees, duration, admission steps and how to choose a university.
2026-10-20 · 7 min read
Engineering abroad in 2026: how to choose the right country and university, with fees, duration and admission steps
Compare the main countries for an engineering degree abroad in 2026: tuition, duration, post-study work options, admission steps and how to judge a university.
2026-10-20 · 6 min read
Best countries to study abroad in 2026: top universities, costs and visa rules compared
A side-by-side comparison of the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany and Singapore: top-ranked university, typical fees, funds rules and who each suits best.
2026-10-18 · 4 min read
Citizenship by investment in 2026: which countries offer it, how much it costs and how long it takes
A country-by-country list of active citizenship-by-investment programmes in 2026 with minimum investment, typical timelines and the programmes that have closed.
2026-10-14 · 4 min read
Citizenship by investment: risks, due diligence and a checklist before you invest
Second passports can lose value or be revoked. Learn the main risks of citizenship by investment and a practical checklist to protect your money and your status.
2026-10-13 · 3 min read