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India’s e-tourist visa fee based on tourist footfall

Prahlad Patel

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A new five-year e-tourist visa will be introduced with $80 fee and a one year e-tourist visa with $40 fee.

Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel on Tuesday announced that India will now offer tourists a 30-day e-visa for a fee of $25 during the peak tourism season between July and March.

During the off-season, between April and June, tourists will be able to get a 30-day e-visa for $10.

In addition, India plans to roll out a five-year e-tourist visa that will cost $80, the Minister said, adding that for a one-year e-tourist visa, the fee will be $40.

Additionally, for Japan, Singapore and Sri Lanka, lean period visa fees will be $10, while that for a 30-day e-visa, 1-year and 5-year visa will be $25.

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