Can I travel to India on existing tourist visa?
The Government of India has decided to permit all OCI/PIO card holders regardless of which country passport they hold. (i) The Government of India has restored all existing visas, which had been suspended earlier, including electronic visa except e-Tourist Visa, Tourist Visa and Medical Visa.
Are Indian tourist visas still suspended?
All existing visas—except electronic visas (e-Visas), tourist visas and medical visas, which remain suspended—have been restored with immediate effect.
Is India open for international travel?
Yes. Travel to India for tourism and other short-term purposes resumed fully for individuals holding tourist or e-tourist visas. Valid visas, which were previously suspended due to COVID-19 precautions, have been fully reinstated and are valid for travel until their printed expiration dates.
What is the news of Indian tourist visa?
Yes, India has now opened up all categories of tourist visas for international travelers. India had earlier resumed regular international flight operations from 27 March 2022. The online Indian visa application allows visitors from 156 eligible countries to apply for a tourist e-Visa.
Is tourist visa Open for USA from India 2022?
Routine B1/B2 Appointments The U.S. Mission to India is pleased to resume processing of routine in-person B1/B2 visas appointments starting in September 2022.
Did India reinstate old visas?
The Government of India has decided, with immediate effect, to restore valid long duration (10 years) regular (paper) tourist visas for the nationals of USA.
Are Indian visas restored?
Indian evisa service has been restored for nationals of 156 eligible countries. ii. All currently valid e-visas with respect to 156 countries stands restored. Authorized Immigration checkposts through which eVisa holders can travel.
Why can't Canadians apply for Indian eVisa?
The Indian government has excluded these countries from their e-visa system for specific reasons. Canada, for example, is being accused of rejecting Indian visa applications on a large scale. Moreover, numerous visa applications from Indian citizens are kept on hold for a long time, sometimes even up to nine months.