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WTM London 2019: India's new e-visa helping to increase visitors

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Abra Dunsby
5 November 2019

Tourism arrivals to India grew by 2.1% year-on-year from January to August 2019 to a figure of 6.89 million following the introduction of India’s new e-visa, the country’s Ministry of Tourism has revealed.

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, India

The e-Visa, launched in August 2019, is now available in 169 countries and is valid for entry through 28 designated airports and five seaports.


Speaking to TTG at WTM London, Rupinder Brar, assistant director general for the Government of India Ministry of Tourism, said the Government of India had recently reduced the e-Visa fee to $10 for 30 days to boost arrivals during the low season months of April to June.


Outside of those months, costs are $25 from July to March for 30 days of travel.


Brar also noted that tourists are starting to move away from the Golden Triangle route for their trips.