Visitor Visa extended from 9 to 12 months for qualifying nationalities

Visitor Visa maximum duration was extended from 9 months to 12 months for qualifying visa-required applicants from specific partner countries from November 2024. Does not affect visa-waiver nationalities (who receive up to 3 months on arrival). Materially improves the long-stay visitor option for parents and long-term tourists from countries like India, Philippines, China.