India restores tourist visas 2 years after suspension due to Covid-19

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India restores tourist visas 2 years after suspension due to Covid-19

Last Updated : 16 Mar 2022 05:55:17 PM IST

India restores tourist visas 2 years after suspension due to Covid-19

Almost two years after international travel was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Centre has decided to restore all categories of tourist visas for foreign nationals.

An order issued by the ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said it has considered the need for further relaxation of visa and travel restrictions keeping in view the improvement in Covid-19 situation in India.

The ministry said that the valid e-tourist visas issued for five years shall stand restored to nationals of 156 countries with immediate effect. Fresh five-year e-tourist visas to the citizens of these 156 countries will also be issued.

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