Tourist Visa on Arrival Scheme Extended to Nationals of Myanmar and Indonesia

In order to promote tourism, the 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 01.01.2010. The scheme has been found to be useful by the foreign nationals. Up to December, 2010, 6569 nationals availed the facility of TVOA. Government of India has extended the Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVOA) scheme for the nationals of these five countries. Further, TVOA scheme was extended for the nationals of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Philippines with effect from 01.01.2011. Now, it has been decided to extend the `Tourist Visa on Arrival` scheme for the citizens of Myanmar and Indonesia also.

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.

The foreigners of the above mentioned countries may also avail of TVOA for up to 30 days for medical treatment, for casual business or to visit friends/relatives, etc. The TVOA facility is not applicable to the holders of Diplomatic/Official Passports. Further, TVOA shall not be granted to the foreigners who have permanent residence or occupation in India. Such persons can visit India on normal visa, as applicable.