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 16a. 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.