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India ponders new e-visa regime for overseas tourists

Government
James Chapple
21 August 2019

The Indian government has announced plans to introduce a new e-visa regime for tourists.

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A new 30-day e-visa will be available to tourists arriving from more than 160 countries, the Times of India reports.


Fees will range from US $10 (£8) to $80 (£65) based on duration and also when visitors choose to visit the country.


Tourists from countries with which India already has an e-visa arrangement, which includes the UK and Ireland, will pay US $10 (£8) for a 30-day e-visa in lean season (April to June) and US $25 (£20) in peak season (July to March).


A one-year e-visa will cost US $40 (£33), rising to US $80 (£65) for a five-year e-visa.