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12 August 2026

Expansion of e-visa entry points

The expansion of e-visa entry points serves as useful context for discussing India's infrastructure connectivity and diplomatic efforts to boost tourism and regional integration, though it is not a major policy shift that would be asked directly.

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Notes

  • The Union Home Ministry has expanded the e-visa regime by adding 11 new entry points for foreign nationals.
  • The expansion includes 9 land ports and 2 airports.
  • New airports added: Bhopal and Tirupati.
  • New land ports added: Agartala, Darranga, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Jaigaon, Dawki, Moreh, and Attari (Road).
  • The total number of authorized international entry points for e-visa holders has increased to 88.
  • The objective of the expansion is to facilitate international travel and enhance the attractiveness of the electronic visa system.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Expansion of e-visa entry points, which has been running since 11 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The expansion of e-visa entry points is a critical component of India's tourism and trade facilitation strategy. Discuss how such administrative reforms contribute to the ease of doing business and the promotion of regional connectivity. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. With the recent addition of 11 new entry points, what is the total number of international ports authorized for the entry of e-visa holders in India?

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