r/InternationalTravelIN

Hi, I’m looking to travel to singapore as my first international trip. I live in gurgaon and wanted to learn about reliable certified agents to get my visa done through, which one should i choose?

I was looking to go forward with MMT (they have tie ups with Atlys) but its not showing on their sites anymore.
Will Thomas Cook be better?

Suggest the most reliable options please if someone has gotten their VISA done in 2026 recently?

Also what all docs would be necessary to submit?

Please suggest .

I recently got my south korean visa rejected, and i want to now learn about the countries that welcome indian tourists more than others.
Im a salaried individual with a stable job, and im looking forward to my first international trip.
Please suggest some countries for this?
I dont think reapplying to korea is a good idea as im reading about the recent spike in rejection rates especially for indians. Is japan worth trying?

Also has anyone tried for South Korean Visa in 2026 from india and got it approved?

P.S- given the reputation of my country I’m honestly scared to apply for a visa anywhere now :/

We know the Europeans and Americans do it, so why can't we?

I'm talking about the whole process of exiting the country then re-entering it again over and over with ease.

I remember doing this in Thailand back in 2023, but have been told it's been patched.

My boyfriend is British and wants to leave India for good. He moved to Mumbai to be with me but has made it very clear that we need to leave by the end of this year.

We are in the middle of gathering our documents for the non-married partner visa for the UK, which will grant me permission to live, work and study in Britain, but until we can get that, we are looking at our options.

He seems to have endless mobility, I seem to be stuck.

His friends are suggesting we head over to the Philippines, where he's allowed to use this method for three years, Indian nationals are not allowed.

Are there any destinations where we can go and do this, specifically where they also turn a blind eye to Indians just as they do to Brits, Europeans and Americans?

Advice please!

Hey Folks,

I am planning a trip to Sri Lanka this August and could use some advice on accommodations. Currently i plan to visit Sigiriya, Ella, Trincomalee or Arugam Bay

I normally book with chains like Accor or Marriott for reliability and to burn points, but they do not have much of a footprint along this specific route. I am hoping to get recommendations for either local hotel groups or trusted independent boutique properties in these areas that others might have had experience with. My main priorities are that the hotels are safe, clean, and comfortable. Budget per night is around INR 5-6K. Have gone through Booking & MMT but couldn't shortlist anything.

If you have stayed at any good properties on your trips please let me know.

Am taking my parents with me for their very first international trip experience next week and would need advice on the below itinerary planned so far-

Day 1 - Sentosa Island Tour (full day)
Day 2 - Morning City Tour
Afternoon Gardens By The Bay
Evening Marina Tour
Day 3 - Universal Studio (full day) + Oceanarium
Day 4 - Explore City and Singapore Eye

Would like to know if anything else needs to be included?

Looking for some shopping (shoes and clothes) too so any advice on that?

Hi everyone,

I’ll be visiting Kuala Lumpur soon and I’m trying to decide the best area to stay in. My budget is around ₹1,200–₹1,500 per night, and I’m looking for a private room if possible.

My main requirement is that the place should be well connected to the main urban areas like Bukit Bintang, KLCC, Pavilion side etc. I don’t need luxury, but I want the location to be decent and not too sketchy. Ideally, I should be able to go out at night for a walk, have dinner nearby, observe the skyline/city vibe, and come back safely.

I was considering Chinatown / Pasar Seni / Central Market side because Bukit Bintang seems more expensive, but I’m not sure if that’s the right choice.

If anyone has stayed in this budget range, please suggest which area or hotel would be better. Even general guidance would help a lot.

Thanks!

I recently travelled to Italy in May 2026 - when I arrived, all the biometric kiosks were switched off. I walked through the normal immigration line, the officer stamped my passport and I was in. No fingerprints, no photos taken. 20 minutes.

I travelled to Germany in July 2026. Arriving at Frankfurt airport, there was absolute chaos. There were about 20 self service kiosks in front of the immigration counters. There was a single long line that seemed to be going to the kiosks and then back around again to the immigration counters. Someone then mentioned that I needed to pre-enroll at the kiosk before getting into the line for immigration. So i walked over to one of the machines - it scanned my passport but said to go to the manual immigration counter. My understanding is that it only accepts Biometric Passports, so if you've got your Indian passport over 2 years ago, you probably don't have a biometric passport and have to go to the immigration counter anyways. By this time another flight had landed and the original line I was in had tripled. If I had just waited there and not attempted this pre-registration, I would have been out of the airport in 20 minutes. Instead, I had to now walk to the end of the line and wait for about 90 minutes to get to an immigration officer. Again, no fingerprints, no photos taken. Just a stamp on my passport.

There was no one to coordinate the lines and of course, since it was a flight from India, everyone was trying to skip the line and jump ahead. In fact, I noticed quite a few senior citizens who kept pretending to be completely clueless and walk through the fast lane (reserved for connecting flights within 45 minutes). I use the word pretending because they were approaching non-indian travellers and asking where to go - the moment I spoke to them and explained they had to get in line like everyone else, I got the nastiest of looks and no response.

Also, I bumped into a few surprisingly over confident indian uncles who insisted that just by scanning their passports at the machine, their pre-registraiton was done. I asked them if the machine had clicked their photo or taken their fingerprints, they said no - as long as you're standing in front of the machine it can do all these things. Yikes.

In conclusion, I think if you have a non-biometric passport, you would ALWAYS have to stand in line and get a stamp on your passport. So don't waste time trying to pre-register at the kiosk - just get in line for the normal immigration counters.

Please update me if I got anything wrong.

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Hi, have planned my first solo trip to Malaysia (3 nights in KL + 2 nights in Penang) from Sep 2 to Sep 8. Have booked flights, accomodation as well as a bus ticket from KL to Penang. I had some questions and doubts about a few things I would love to get resolved:

1. How much currency should I carry with me before entering Malaysia and how much would be sufficient for my stay? I have already exchanged about 80 Ringgit and plan to carry about 300-500 USD in cash to show at immigration as well as exchange some later on, plus will use a Niyo Forex debit card and a HDFC Millennia debit card. Where should I exchange money at in KL and Georgetown?

2. I have read about Touch n Go card used for transit in KL, but it requires a Malaysian number. What's the process for making one, and can I do it at the airport?

3. This is an itinerary question. As I'm arriving in Georgetown by the afternoon, I'll be spending the evening exploring the Armenian street and other areas close by. The next day, I am confused whether to go on to Kek Lok Si Temple + Penang Hill or do a hiking trail to Batu Ferringhi or Pantai Keracut. Is it possible to do both in a day? If not, which one should I skip?

4. Also an itinerary question. As I'll be arriving in KL in the afternoon (plan to take a bus from airport to KL Sentral), is it feasible to cover Aquaria and KL Tower in the same evening? My plan is covering Aquaria and KL tower on day 1, Batu Caves+Genting Highlands+ Petronas Towers on day 2 (may skip Genting), and taking a hop on/ hop off tour on day 3. Is the hop on/hop off worth?

Hey everyone,

I wanted to get your opinion/help on applying for Canada Visitor Visa from India.

A little about myself, I'm 26M, single, working with United Airlines for 3 years now. I have a friend on a student VISA in Canada who I wish to travel and explore Canada with. I have a stable income and currently hold 4500 CAD (~3 Lakh INR) in my bank account and have held it for approx 6-7 months. I recently travelled to Japan for 8 days and that's my only international trip. I have a US Visa (B1) Refusal in Aug 2025.

My questions:

1. Do I apply for Canadian Visitor VISA now or wait till I get a US Visa(hoping) later this year?

2. That being said, what are my chances if I apply right now? Without US Visa. I wanted to be in Canada for Halloween.

3. Do I mention, in the cover letter, that I have a friend in Canada? I don't see a reason why I should, because he can't send an invite letter. Thoughts?

Looking forward to your responses.

Thanks folks!

My wife and I (both 29)will be visiting Europe for 2 weeks in mid Aug and this is our plan:
Day 1-4(3N): Vienna. Maybe do a day trip to Bratislava when we get time
Day 4-6(2N): Salzburg. Take the train from Vienna(obb or westbahn)
Day 6-7(1N): Hallstatt stay
Day 7-8(1N): Bled
Day 8-10(2N) : Ljubljana. Overnight flixbus to Budapest
Day 11-14(4N): Budapest(Nothing planned)

How does this look as an overall route?
We were thinking of renting a car from Salzburg and returning the car in Ljubljana but it’s turning out to be very expensive as it’s cross-border.
What are alternative ways to get to Bled from Hallstatt? Should we move around anything or cut down days in Budapest? Or does Budapest have enough to do for 4 nights.
All our hotels are cancellable.
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance

Hi everyone! My wife and I are heading to Japan for a fast-paced, 9-day trip. We’d love your expert eyes on our itinerary to see if the pacing makes sense, and we have a few specific logistical questions at the bottom.

Here are our stay bases:

• Sep 24–27: Tokyo (Asakusa)
• Sep 28–29: Takayama (near the station)
• Sep 30–Oct 3: Osaka (Namba/Umeda area)

Sep 23–24: Transit

• Sep 23-24: Fly 11.30PM BLR -> DMK -> NRT. Land 7:45 PM. Transfer to Asakusa.

Sep 25 (Fri): Tokyo (East Side)

• Day: Senso-ji, Asakusa Info Center deck, Sumida River, Ueno Park, Ameyoko Market.
• Evening: Quick Akihabara stroll -> Ginza. Sunset at Ginza Six Rooftop.

Sep 26 (Sat): Kawaguchiko Day Trip + Odaiba

• Day: Early transit to Kawaguchiko. Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, Kachi Kachi Ropeway.
• Evening: Return Tokyo ~7:00 PM. Odaiba (Rainbow Bridge night view) -> Caretta Shiodome (46F night view).

Sep 27 (Sun): Tokyo (West Side)

• Day: Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, Harajuku, Shibuya Scramble/shopping.
• Evening: Sunset at Shibuya Sky (~5:00 PM slot) -> Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho & Kabukicho neon).

Sep 28 (Mon): Tokyo -> Takayama

• Day: Morning Shinkansen + Hida Express to Takayama (arrive ~1:30 PM). Hida Folk Village, Miyagawa River.
• Evening: Sanmachi Suji historic district (sake tasting & Hida beef dinner).

Sep 29 (Tue): Kamikochi Day Trip

• Day: 8:00 AM bus to Kamikochi. 3-hour Azusa River hike (Kappa Bridge, Myojin Pond). 4:00 PM bus back.
• Evening: Relaxed night stroll in Takayama old town.

Sep 30 (Wed): Takayama -> Shirakawa-go -> Osaka

• Day: 8:15 AM bus. Lock luggage. 3-hour Shirakawa-go tour (Shiroyama Viewpoint, Wada House). 1:15 PM bus to Kanazawa -> Trains to Osaka (arrive ~6:00 PM).
• Evening: Night walk and dinner in Dotonbori.

Oct 1 (Thu): Osaka (Castle, Temples & Views)

• Day: Osaka Castle/Nishinomaru Garden. Lunch in Tennoji -> Shitennoji Temple & Gokuraku-jodo Garden.
• Evening: Sunset/Night skyline at Umeda Sky Building -> South to Shinsekai/Tsutenkaku Tower (retro neon vibes & kushikatsu).

Oct 2 (Fri): Fully packed Kyoto Day Trip

• Day: Early start. East: Kiyomizu-dera, Sannenzaka, Yasaka Shrine. West: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. North: Taxi to Kinkaku-ji.
• Evening: Night walk in Gion (Hanamikoji) & Pontocho Alley.

Oct 3 (Sat): Minoo Park Hike & Dotonbori Neon

• Day: Hankyu line to Minoo Station -> 2.7 km hike to Minoo Waterfall. Mid-day rest, Nakanoshima Park walk.
• Evening: Full neon night: Shinsaibashi-suji, Dotonbori (Glico sign), and lantern-lit Hozenji Yokocho.

Oct 4 (Sun): Departure

• 10:00 AM flight KIX -> BLR.

Specific questions we have:

1. Fuji Transit (26-Sep Saturday): I am planning to book the Fuji Excursion Train instead of the Highway Bus for Saturday morning to avoid getting stuck in weekend traffic. Do you agree this is the safest bet?
2. Train Bookings (Tokyo -> Takayama) 28-Sep Monday: For a Monday morning, do I need to book the Tokaido Shinkansen and the Limited Express Hida train in advance, or is it safe to buy tickets once I arrive in Japan?
3. Kamikochi Buses 29-Sep: Since I cannot pre-book the Nohi bus from Takayama to Kamikochi, how early should I line up at the Takayama bus station on a Tuesday morning in late September to ensure I get on the 8:00 AM bus?

Thanks in advance for the help!

I am an Indian citizen, living in the US. My H1B stamp is expired (June 2025), but I have a valid I797A till 2028. I was hoping to stop for a few days in Istanbul on my way to India (For H1B Stamping) at the end of July. I applied for the Turkish e-visa with my i797 document number. It was approved automatically. There is conflicting information online that the e-visa might be approved but the Airline might not let me board since my visa stamp is expired or that Immigration in Turkey may be a problem for the same.

Has anyone traveled to Turkey with an I-797A as a supporting document?

Hi All, I have booked tickets for my wife and me from India to Japan. Reaching Nov 17 in Tokyo (evening - night) and flying out from Osaka on Nov 28th, morning.

1. Staying 5 nights in Tokyo
2. 3 Nights in Kyoto
3. 3 Nights in Osaka

APA hotels look good and are in my budget. If there is anything better and cheaper, please let us know.

High-Level Planned Itinerary:

TOKYO (4 nights + 1 day trip)

1. Arrival — Narita Airport.
2. Meiji Shrine → Harajuku Takeshita Street → Cat Street → Shibuya Scramble Crossing → Shibuya Sky (sunset)
3. teamLab Planets(early morning) → Ginza (Itoya, Loft, Uniqlo flagship) → Akihabara
4. Mt. Fuji Day Trip — Chureito Pagoda → Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor → return to Shinjuku city views
5. Senso-ji Temple→ Ueno Park→ Tokyo Tower

KYOTO (4 nights)

1. Shinkansen arrival(morning) → Fushimi Inari Taisha (afternoon- evening)
2. Nara Day Trip — Nara Park (deer) → Todai-ji Temple → Kasuga Taisha Shrine → Yoshikien Garden
3. Otagi Nembutsu Temple & Adashino Temple(early morning) → Kinkaku-ji Temple→ Eikan-do Temple
4. Sannenzaka / Ninenzaka → Kiyomizu-dera Temple → move to Osaka

OSAKA (2 nights)

1. Minoh Falls & maple trail → Osaka Castle →Dotonburi →Kuromon Ichiba Market
2. Universal Studios Japan (full day) — Super Nintendo World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Any other recommendations? How does the itenary look on a high level ?

Please suggest , this is our first DIY thus need all the help :)

First ever DIY trip to Japan, flying from India (CCU) in October — would really appreciate some advice before I book everything

Me and my partner have never done an international DIY trip before. we've been planning this for almost 2 months and finally have dates locked in — Oct 16 to 26/27

rough plan is:

day 1-2 in Kyoto (arriving evening day 1, doing arashiyama early morning day 2 and fushimi inari at sunset same day)

day 3 we're doing sannenzaka in the morning then heading to nara for a few hours and then taking the train to osaka by evening

day 4-5 in osaka — castle, kuromon market, one day at USJ (going tuesday hoping crowds are lighter)

day 6 taking the shinkansen to mishima then bus up to kawaguchiko for one night at a hotel

day 7 chureito pagoda at dawn then highway bus to shinjuku in the evening

day 8-11 tokyo — harajuku/meiji shrine, shibuya sky, teamlab planets, ikebukuro for electronics, asakusa on the last morning

a few things I genuinely can't figure out:

1. Can we make Base in osaka and book hotel for 5 nights and travel to Kyoto day trips, nara day trip and back to osaka instead of booking separate hotel in kyoto for 2/3 nights and osake 2 nights separately?

honestly just worried we're missing something obvious since neither of us has done this before. any advice appreciated, happy to share the full detailed itinerary if anyone wants to check it over

My main question is : The flights are damn expensive (almost 2L INR) , any tips for saving flight cost

Hi all,

I wanted to know about some budget-friendly places which are well connected to urban areas and transport, but still available at a reasonable cost, without compromising the quality of the room and safety, considering it is a foreign land.

For those of you who have travelled there, I request you to kindly mention some places where I could book a room for 5 days. I could also change hotels if needed to visit different places, but mainly I want to explore the urban parts first, like Bukit Bintang and Petronas, etc.

Thanks in advance.