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Can You Perform Umrah on a Saudi Tourist Visa? India 2026 Guide

Updated May 2026 Yes. Since 2022, Saudi Arabia permits Umrah on a tourist eVisa for Indian travellers, so no separate dedicated Umrah visa is required for tourist-visa holders. The Saudi tourist eVisa is a one-year, multiple-entry visa costing about SAR 480 (roughly ₹11,000) including mandatory insurance. Register your Umrah and Rawdah permits through the official

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How to Renew an Indian Passport 2026 — Step-by-Step Online Process

Updated May 2026 You renew an Indian passport on passportindia.gov.in (Passport Seva). Register an account, then file a “Reissue” application — not a fresh one. Pay the fee (₹1,500 normal / ₹3,500 Tatkaal for a 36-page booklet), and book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office PSK (POPSK). Visit on your

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Lost or Damaged Passport in India 2026 — Reissue Process Step by Step

Updated May 2026 If you lost your passport in India, file a police FIR first, then apply for a passport reissue on Passport Seva using that FIR plus a sworn affidavit (Annexure). The normal fee is about ₹3,000 for a 36-page booklet. For a damaged passport, apply for reissue and attach a short written explanation.

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Indian Passport Photo Rules 2026 — Size, Specs & Can You Take Them at Home

Updated May 2026 For an online Passport Seva fresh or reissue application, you don’t upload a photo at all — it’s captured free at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) when you visit. Where a physical photo is needed, the spec is 2×2 inch (51x51mm), white background, recent (under 6 months), full face, neutral expression, no

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How to Reach Navi Mumbai Airport (NMIA) 2026 — Road, Rail, Metro & Cab Guide

Updated May 2026 Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) sits near Ulwe and Kopra, close to Panvel, roughly 35-40 km from South Mumbai. The fastest route from Mumbai is the Atal Setu (MTHL) sea-link, taking about 60-90 minutes. The nearest railheads are Panvel, Targhar and Ulwe on the Harbour line. Cabs (Ola, Uber and local taxis)

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How Early Should You Reach the Airport in India 2026? (Domestic & International)

Updated May 2026 In India, reach the airport 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. Check-in counters typically close 45 to 60 minutes before domestic departure (60 to 75 minutes international), and boarding gates close around 25 minutes before, so build a buffer for peak hours, festival or monsoon

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