India introduces 'e-Emergency X-Misc Visa' in view of current situation in Afghanistan

Aug 17, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 17 : Taking cognizance of the current situation in Afghanistan, India has reviewed visa provisions and introduced a new category...

India announces restoration of e-Visa services for Saudi nationals

Mar 10, 2023

"The Embassy is happy to announce that the facility of e-visa has been restored for the nationals of Saudi Arabia with immediate effect in...

Centre expands e-visa entry points to 88 with 11 new international ports

Aug 10, 2026

These newly added international ports were notified on different occasions from January 1, 2026, to date. With the latest addition, the total number of...

"Visa-free entry is not meant for employment purposes": MEA issues advisory on fake job offers in Iran

Sep 26, 2025

According to the advisory, several of these scams have been linked to agents exploiting visa-free entry facilities. "It may be noted that the Government...

PM Modi announces free e-visas to Filipinos after President Marcos grants visa-free entry to Indians

Aug 05, 2025

"We welcome the decision of the Philippines to grant visa-free entry to Indian tourists. India, in turn, has decided to extend the facility of...

All Afghan nationals must travel to India only on e-Visa: MHA

Aug 25, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 25 : Owing to the prevailing security situation in Afghanistan and streamlining of the visa process by introduction of the...