Centre Notifies 11 New International Ports For Foreigners With E-Visas
The Indian government has added 11 new international ports, including land borders and airports, to its e-visa entry list. This expansion aims to simplify travel for international visitors while maintaining security protocols.
Why it matters
This policy change facilitates easier international tourism and business travel to India, reflecting a broader effort to streamline administrative processes.
The Centre has officially notified 11 international ports, nine land ports, including Attari on the India-Pakistan border, and two airports, allowing e-visa holders to enter India, a government statement released on Monday said.With the addition of these new ports, the total number of international ports where e-visa holders can enter has risen to 88. This includes 37 airports, 38 seaports, and 13 land ports, aimed at making the e-visa facility more accessible and beneficial for international travellers.The newly added land ports are Darranga, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Jaigaon, Dawki, Moreh, and Attari (Road), along with the airports in Bhopal and Tirupati.International travellers holding a Pakistani passport or of Pakistani origin must apply for a regular visa at an Indian Mission, as the e-visa facility is not available to them, according to the government website.The e-visa facility currently available to 17 sub-categories of travellers, including medical, student, mountaineering, cruise, tourist, transit, group…
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