PIB News Analysis - Visa on Arrival Scheme

21 Mar 2014 By Admin
In order to promote tourism, Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVOA) scheme was introduced for the nationals of five countries, namely, Japan, Singapore, Finland, Luxembourg and New Zealand with effect from Jan 2010 for one year. The scheme has been found to be useful by the foreign nationals. The Government of India has extended the Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVOA) scheme for the nationals of above mentioned five countries. Further, TVOA scheme has been introduced for the nationals of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar and Indonesia with effect from Jan 2011.

The TVOA is allowed for a maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility by the Immigration Officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata Airports on payment of a fee of US $ 60/- or equivalent amount in Indian rupees per passenger (including children). TVOA is allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year to a foreigner with a minimum gap of two months between each visit. TVOA shall be non-extendable and non-convertible.

Important Points

  • VoA Scheme is currently available for the citizens of 11 countries.
  • TVOA shall be non-extendable and non-convertible.
  • Maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility.
  • TVOA is allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year to a foreigner with a minimum gap of two months between each visit.

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