E-tourist visa facility for France and Canada, 29 other countries

April 30, 2015 10:43

India will provide e-tourist visas to 31 more countries, including France and Canada, enabling the citizens of these nations easy entry to the country.

The e-tourist visa was launched in November last year for 45 countries from nine designated Indian airports.

With the latest addition, the total number of countries under this scheme will go up to 76.

According to reports, the scheme will be extended to more countries in a phased manner.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government intends to extend the scheme to 150 countries by the end of this fiscal year.

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