The facility of Electronic Travel Authorisation (e-Visa) shall be introduced in a phased manner at nine airports in India. Announcing this during his maiden Budget Speech in the Lok Sabha today, the Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that the necessary infrastructure would be put in place within the next six months. Shri Jaitley said that tourism is one of the largest job creators globally. The facility of e-Visa would give a major boost to tourism in India. The countries to which e-Visa facility would be extended would be identified in a phased manner. This would further facilitate the Visa-on-Arrival facility.

E Visa expansion: electronic travel authorisation to be phased at multiple airports, streamlining entry and promoting tourism. Introduction of Electronic Travel Authorisation (e Visa) at nine airports will be implemented through a phased operational rollout, with participating nationalities identified progressively and necessary airport infrastructure established within a short term timeline to facilitate entry and complement Visa on Arrival arrangements.