Liberalised visa regime rolls out from today
April 01, 2017  10:26
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Archis Mohan/Business Standard reports: A liberalised and simplified visa regime comes into force from Saturday, April 1, which the government hopes would make travel to India, particularly for business, tourism and medical purposes, easier.

The union cabinet had approved the changes in India's visa regime at its meeting on November 30, with the objective of making India an attractive destination for foreign direct investment and portfolio investment, and also boost earnings from tourism, medical tourism and exports.

With effect from today, e-visa stands sub divided into three categories - e-tourist visa, e-business visa and e-medical visa.

The e-visa facility has been extended to nationals of 161 countries for entry through 24 airports, from the earlier 16 airports. Entry will also be allowed at three seaports - Cochin, Goa and Mangalore - to tap the potential of cruise tourism from abroad. The service will also be provided soon from Mumbai and Chennai seaports.
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