What happened
The Union Home Ministry expanded the number of international ports where foreign nationals holding e-visas can enter India. The ministry added 11 new entry points—nine land ports and two airports.
Background and earlier position
Foreign nationals holding e-visas can enter India only through international ports authorized by the government through notifications. Before the latest expansion, the total number of international ports authorized for e-visa entry was below 88.
What changed now (newly notified ports)
The Union Home Ministry notified the following entry points for e-visa holders:
Related current affairs
- India notifies 11 more international ports for entry of e-visa holders; total e-visa entry ports rise to 88
- India expands e-visa entry points, starts allowing 9 landing ports
- E-visa entry points update: E-Visa entry permits at airports/ports now expanded; 9 in 10? (details shown as small box)
- India expands e-visa entry points, India expands e-visa entry points / e-visa entry at land ports
- EIS? pushes E-Visa entry points at airports (amid protest/operations); 9/10 entry exemptions
- India expands e-visa entry points, portal opens 9 land ports on list
