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New visa rules to boost India's tourism

Tourists from 43 countries can apply online and pick up their visas on arrival

Published Thu, Nov 27, 2014 · 09:50 PM

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New Delhi

TOURISTS travelling to India from 43 countries including the US will no longer have to queue at their local consulates to obtain visas after New Delhi announced on Thursday a long-awaited easing of border controls.

Tourists from countries including Australia, Brazil, Germany and Japan will now be able to apply online and then receive the green light within four days, before getting their visas at an airport on arrival.

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