Likely of relevance since Thailand is a very popular holiday destination for Indians and also because Thailand is now providing free visas for Indians. Via Live and Let’s Fly, Folks are facing potential issues clearing immigration if you are unable to show a minimum of THB 20,000/person or equivalent in hand if asked. Note that there is no…
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US CBP rolls out Enrollment on Arrival for Global Entry
Somewhat relevant to Indian passport holders since instead of being totally useless if you live in India, you can now combine your entry into the US with getting enrolled into the program. https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-launches-global-entry-enrollment-arrival-5-international Per the US CBP: Starting today, you have the unique opportunity to interview for Global Entry when you return from your next…
Ugh! Somehow the Indian govt. managed to screw up the Global Entry enrollment.
Well that went to shit fast. I was impressed at how quickly India was incorporated into the GOES system…a mere 6 days after signing off on it. Now, its pretty apparent that great speed and the Indian bureaucracy definitely do not go hand in hand. Today (a full 6 days after India was listed on…
Finally! Indian Passport Holders Will Soon Have Access To Global Entry
With Indian Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump having met this week in the US, it looks like there is finally some progress happening on this. The Indian Express reports that Trump formally welcomed India into the International Expedited Traveler Initiative, which should see Indian citizens being eligible for Global Entry. Applauding the entrepreneurship…
No departure cards for Indians flying abroad from July 1
From July 1, Indians flying abroad from India will not be required to fill departure cards. However, those going out of the country via rail, seaport and land immigration check posts will have to fill the embarkation card. “It has been decided to discontinue the practice of filling up of the departure card by Indians…
What happened to India being included in the Global Entry program??
Almost exactly a year ago, there was an announcement that India would be one of the countries to be included in the Global Entry program. See https://www.indianembassy.org/press_detail.php?nid=2379 The article expected that enrollment could begin as early as August 2016. Now, a year later and there hasn’t been a single update on it. In case you are wondering…
Joys of an Indian Passport 