India liberalizes entry restrictions and resumes long-term multiple electronic visas!

India's Ministry of Interior issued a document on November 22, saying that from November 22, international tourists to India for business, conferences, employment, study, research, medical treatment, etc. will no longer need to provide vaccination certificates, or show negative PCR test results within 72 hours before departure.

India's Ministry of Interior explained that all visas except electronic visa, travel visa and medical visa will be directly restored to effect. The government also stated that expired visas cannot be used again and a new visa must be applied. Foreign people planning to go to India for treatment can apply for medical visas, including their entourage, according to the Indian Ministry of Interior. Those who enter India with a valid visa must strictly abide by the regulations of the Ministry of Health and be authorized to enter the airport and port.

Shortly after the release of the new travel rules, India's Civil Aviation Department also confirmed through a statement that the health self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal was discontinued. In short: you don't need anything, just like 2019, just hold your passport. It is understood that since last week, India has announced that it is no longer mandatory to wear masks on planes or at airports, only recommended.

In addition, India announced the resumption of the issuance of multiple-entry electronic visas valid for 1 and 5 years.

Reminder!

At present, China's application for electronic visa has not been officially resumed. The implementation of the policy will take time and should be ready to apply soon!