Tourism Ministry for "visa on arrival" scheme

New Delhi: In a bid to facilitate travel to India, the Union Tourism Ministry is pushing for a "Visa on Arrival" scheme even as the Union Home Ministry has expressed certain security concerns before giving its nod.
Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni said that the Ministry of External Affairs had agreed in principle to give long-term visas with multiple entries.
She added that medical visas for one year were being already granted, giving a boost to wellness and health sectors.
She said the issue regarding grant of visas was one of the most important factors related to the growth of tourism. She said that Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) to facilitate security clearances has already been introduced on pilot basis on all Air India flights landing in Delhi. The issue of long term visas for 5-10 years to every tourist from the select countries has also been agreed in principle by both the Home and External Affairs Ministries.
19/10/06 The Hindu

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