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India is pulling out all the stops to boost tourism. The government has just announced a shock measure: 100,000 free visas for foreign tourists. The initiative, dubbed "Chalo India" (Let's go to India), is designed to give the country's tourism sector a serious boost. A tempting offer, but not a first This is the ... Read the article

India has introduced a new type of electronic visa, called the e-Ayush Visa, specially designed for foreigners wishing to benefit from traditional Indian medicine. The initiative is designed to encourage medical tourism and boost global recognition of India's traditional healthcare systems.

To further boost trade and tourism between Turkey and India, Turkey would like to obtain e-Visas for its citizens traveling to India.

India adds a new entry point for international travelers holding an e-visa. As of December 29, 2023, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport in Indore is now accessible with this type of visa to facilitate access for visitors and boost local tourism.

The festive season is a particularly popular time to travel and discover new cultures. Among the exotic destinations to explore during this festive season, India is undoubtedly a country that will appeal to the curious in search of adventure. To prepare for your stay in this fascinating country, it's essential to ... Read the article

The Pakistan cricket team's participation in the Cricket World Cup, to be held in India from October 5 to November 19, is threatened by visa delays. This situation is forcing Pakistan to review its preparations for this major sporting event.

Due to diplomatic concerns about anti-Indian incivilities and hate crimes in Canada, India has announced the immediate suspension of physical visa services at its consulates in Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto until further notice.

The iconic upcoming motorcycle Grand Prix in India has unveiled a major challenge it faces. Several hundred MotoGP-related people have still not received their visas for India. This unprecedented situation raises the question of organization and administrative formalities on the eve of such an eagerly-awaited sporting event ... Read the article

In an effort to replace Western influence with a more local and traditional identity, India wishes to make known its intention to change its name to "Bharat". This wish comes from the current government led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. This decision would be taken thanks to a constitutional amendment that would pave the way ... Read the article

Manohar International Airport, located in Mopa, has been an e-Visa-eligible entry point since August 17. This new international airport in the Indian state of Goa enables tourists and business travellers from all over the world to benefit from this facility when entering India.

On December 21, 2022, the Indian authorities announced the reintroduction of Canadian nationality to the Indian e-visa. It is now possible to apply for a visa online and obtain an electronic travel authorization. The Indian government has announced that all Canadian citizens who have applied for a paper visa ... Read the article

India is back to "normal" consular life. After months of stoppage, and a few diplomatic responses, the former British colony is once again allowing British citizens to apply for an e-Visa, as confirmed by the Indian High Commission in Great Britain, even though rumors had been circulating since last week's World Travel Market in London. As a reminder, India ... Read the article

Since November 22, Covid-related health documents are no longer required for entry into India.

Would you like to travel to the south of India, in the Kerala region to be precise? It is now possible for travelers to obtain an electronic visa through Kannur International Airport. The airport's operations manager made the announcement via the Indian newspaper The Hindu. Find out all you need to know.

Chinese nationals resident in India will be facing serious problems with the Indian immigration authorities in the coming days. India recently decided to invalidate tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals wishing to visit the country. Find out more about the reasons behind this decision below. Read the article

Since March 2020, tourist e-visas had been suspended due to the health crisis in India. However, business is gradually picking up again. In particular, the Indian government has announced that as of March 15, 2022, 1-year and 5-year tourist e-visas will once again be issued, allowing travelers to discover the destination on ... Read the article

From March 27, 2022 (start of the 2022 summer program), international commercial flights to/from India will resume service outside the current bilateral agreements. This will mean the termination of the travel bubble agreements*, and all travelers will be able to rediscover India's unique atmosphere. Airlines will still be able to ... Read the article

After several months of confinement, India is once again allowing foreign travelers onto its territory, to the great benefit of its economic situation! Although this does not mean a rapid and explosive resumption of tourist activity, requests from travellers are on the increase. In fact, they are ... Read the article

India is dribbling out information about the reissue of its visas for tourists. The Indian Embassy in Iraq has given more information: e-Visas and visas are indeed affected by the reissue No entry by land will be possible. Only by air or sea. Only the 30-day e-Visa will be ... Read the article

We announced it to you a short while ago. The Indian government has decided to once again accept tourists on its soil after an 18-month suspension. The opening will take place in two phases: from October 15, 2021, tourists from certain countries under bilateral agreements will be accepted via charter flights ... Read the article

It's the news most travelers around the world have been waiting for, as a sign of a return to normalcy. The very serious Press Trust of India news agency has announced that discussions are underway within the government on reopening the borders to international tourism, while other reasons are already allowed ... Read the article

When travel restrictions for tourists are lifted in India, the first 500,000 tourist visas issued will be free of charge. This is part of the measures taken by the Ministry of Finance to help revive the country's tourism sector. For the time being, it has not been specified whether this measure concerns classic visas ... Read the article

Despite an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in India, and a forthcoming generalized containment in France, India has decided to relaunch online visas for "business", "conference" and "medical" reasons (i.e. excluding tourism). Even if leaving the country is always complicated, business travel could be one of the imperative reasons for going ... Read the article

India's Ministry of Tourism is planning a new set of procedures for international tourists wishing to visit India on a fixed itinerary. According to the Ministry's guidelines, international travelers will have to arrange their travel through recognized travel agencies and plan the fixed itinerary of their trip with them. Anyone wishing to travel to ... Read the article

Good news! On Thursday October 22, the Indian Government announced the immediate reinstatement of all conventional visas, with the exception of Tourism, Medical Tourism and e-visas. The announcement comes almost 8 months after the total closure of the country's borders following the global pandemic of COVID-19. ... Read the article

Those involved in international tourism must find alternatives to ensure the safety of their passengers. The challenge is to put in place sanitary rules to ensure compliance with barrier gestures and to identify suspicious cases. On August 14, 2020, an Air India plane arriving from ... Read the article

Like many other countries, India has recently entered the post-containment period. Nevertheless, some sectors, such as tourism, have been slow to resume due to the stoppage experienced during this health crisis. However, India is trying to solve the problem. A plan for the resumption of activities To ensure that we don't fall back into ... Read the article