After almost a year and a half, the Indian government has decided to start issuing tourist visas to the foreigners from November 15. However, those who go to India on a chartered flight will be issued visas from October 15.

In addition, travelers in person will be able to travel to India from November 15 on any scheduled or unscheduled commercial flight under the Waterway and Air agreement or approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India.

India's foreign ministry said on Thursday (October 7th).

The decision to introduce tourist visas was taken in consultation with stakeholders, including the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Tourism and the state government, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

A senior Indian Home Ministry official said applications were coming to the Home Ministry from various state governments as well as various stakeholders in the tourism sector to allow foreign tourists to enter.

“After discussions we decided to relax the travel ban, the official said.

He said the state government has been given strict instructions to abide by the rules regarding corona given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Organizations and other stakeholders that bring tourists to the country must also comply with these guidelines.

Last year, the Indian government suspended all visas for foreigners due to the Corona epidemic. However, considering the situation after the Corona infection subsided, the government allowed foreigners to enter India and obtain any type of visa other than tourist visa. This time the Indian government also gave permission to introduce tourist visa.