India Expands E-Visa Access with 11 New International Ports
The expansion covers nine land ports and two airports as India seeks to streamline travel and strengthen security through technology-driven border management.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs added 11 new entry points for e-visa holders, including airports in Bhopal and Tirupati and nine land ports, raising the total authorized ports to 88.
- India introduced the electronic visa facility in 2014 for nationals of 43 countries; the program has since expanded to 172 countries across 17 visa categories.
- According to the Ministry, nearly 95% of e-visa applications are processed within 72 hours, and electronic visas now represent roughly 78% of all visas issued by India.
- New entry points aim to liberalize and simplify India's visa regime while strengthening security through technology-driven border management systems that facilitate legitimate foreign travel.
- The updated port network comprises 37 airports, 38 seaports, and 13 land ports, with newly authorized land ports including Agartala, Darranga, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Jaigaon, Dawki, Moreh, and Attari .
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11 new entry points added for foreigners to enter India: Home Ministry
The Ministry says the newly notified entry points comprise airports at Bhopal and Tirupati, and land ports of Agartala, Darranga, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Jaigaon, Dawki, Moreh and Attari (Road)
India Expands E-Visa Access with 11 New International Ports
The Ministry of Home Affairs has added 11 international ports to enable entry for e-visa holders in India, increasing the total to 88. This expansion enhances the e-visa appeal, with most applications processed within 72 hours, supporting travelers from 172 countries across 17 visa categories.
Centre Expands E-visa Entry Points to 88 with 11 New International Ports
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. These newly added international ports were notified on different occasions from January 1, 2026, to date. With the latest addition, the total number of international ports enabling entry of e-visa-holder foreigners has increased to 88, including 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports. World News | Centre Expands E-visa Entry Points to 88 with 11 New International Ports.
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