E-tourist visa

Q.  Which of the following is/are correct regarding e-tourist visa?

1) This will allow entry into India within 30 days from the date of approval of e-Tourist Visa.
2) The e-Tourist Visa cannot be availed more than twice in a calendar year.

- Published on 23 May 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • 150 countries are eligible for e-Tourist Visa currently.
  • e-Tourist Visa facility is now available in 16 airports in India.
  • This facility is available to Foreigners whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sight-seeing, short duration medical treatment, casual business visit, etc. and not valid for any other purpose/activities.
  • This will allow entry into India within 30 days from the date of approval of e-Tourist Visa and will be valid for 30 days stay in India from the date of arrival in India.
  • The e-Tourist Visa cannot be availed more than twice in a calendar year.
  • The facility will encourage people to travel with short-term planning, take via routes while travelling to other countries and bring family members while on business visits.

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