e-TOURIST VISA

About:

• Currently valid e-tourist visa issued for five years, which was suspended since March 2020, shall stand restored to nationals of 156 eligible countries with immediate effect.
  
  
• However, all land and riverine borders, including the Attari-Wagah post along Pakistan, will continue to remain shut, except for those with special permission.
  
  
• The Ministry said that the “instructions will not be applicable to Afghanistan nationals” who will continue to be governed by e-Emergency X-Miscellaneous Visa.
  
  
• Order for opening of Land ICPs (Integrated Check Posts) and riverine routes will be communicated separately.