{"id":7018301,"date":"2024-07-18T09:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T07:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=7018301"},"modified":"2024-07-18T09:14:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T07:14:02","slug":"india-evisa-port-blair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/inde-evisa-port-blair\/","title":{"rendered":"India: Port Blair seaport now eligible for e-Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Indian government recently announced a significant expansion of its electronic visa program (e-Visa), now including the seaport of Port Blair<\/strong> among the eligible entry points. This decision is part of a strategy to boost tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands region.<\/p>\n

Port Blair, capital of the Union of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is located on the Bay of Bengal. Its strategically positioned port plays a crucial role in the economic and tourism development of the archipelago. The inclusion of Port Blair in the list of seaports authorized for e-Visa represents a major development for the accessibility of this island region.<\/p>\n

Port Blair technical specifications<\/h2>\n

The port of Port Blair, identified by the UN\/LOCODE INIXZ code, has technical features that make it suitable for a variety of vessels, including cruise ships. The following table summarizes the port's main technical specifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Features<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum draught<\/td>\n9.4 metres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum overall length (LOA)<\/td>\n300 metres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum deadweight (DWT)<\/td>\n45,000 tonnes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mooring depth<\/td>\n13.7 metres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average tidal range<\/td>\n3 meters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These technical specifications enable the port to accommodate a wide range of vessels, from small pleasure boats to large cruise ships, making it an ideal entry point for tourists using the e-Visa system.<\/p>\n

Procedure and conditions for obtaining an e-Visa<\/h2>\n

The process of obtaining an e-Visa for entry via the Port Blair port follows the same guidelines as for other Indian ports of entry. Applicants must submit their online application at least 4 days prior to the expected date of arrival, and can do so up to 120 days in advance for certain types of visa.<\/p>\n

THE Indian Ministry of External Affairs<\/strong> specifies that e-Visa applications can take up to 72 hours to process. Applicants are informed of the status of their visa (granted or refused) by e-mail. It is important to note that the e-Visa processing fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.<\/em><\/p>\n

The e-Visa is available for several categories, including tourist visas (available for periods of 30 days, 1 year or 5 years), business visas, medical visas, medical escort visas and conference visas. Each category has its own specific conditions and validity periods.<\/p>\n

Port Blair joins a select list of Indian seaports already eligible for the e-Visa program. These ports include Mumbai<\/strong>, Cochin<\/strong>, Mormugao<\/strong>, Chennai<\/strong> And Goa<\/strong>. Each of these ports has unique characteristics in terms of infrastructure, carrying capacity and surrounding tourist attractions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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