Indian 2 month rule ending

[Darren]

I didn't see this posted so I apologize if it was.

Good news for those doing multiple trips to India. The govt is ending the 2 month restriction except for nationals from Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh, foreigners of Pakistan and Bangladesh origins and Stateless persons.

http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=89835

[hbyerly]

Great news, and long overdue. Thanks for posting.

[GUWonder]

The GOI has realized they were unnecessarily sacrificing money that would have otherwise come India's way? One can only hope. Either way, it is a good change for a lot of people, including those in India who benefit from tourism revenue.

[Keyser]

Originally Posted by hbyerly

Great news, and long overdue.

Originally Posted by GUWonder

it is a good change for a lot of people, including those in India who benefit from tourism revenue.

finally....

[pantanal]

Glad they changed this..

[Mr. Bean]

It had already been making exemptions to this rule for tourists visiting nearby countries... but now it's officially gone. Great news!

[pantanal]

Yes. I know several people that were given exemptions but that was totally at the discretion of the officers not anything you can count on

[livious]

I haven't see anything on the website of the Swedish Embassy and they were unaware of this change when I called. As I will be in India this weekend before moving on to Sri Lanka, do I still need to register at FRRO?

UPDATE: Danish embassy confirmed in writing that a rentry prermit is no long needed. Good news indeed!

[chanp]

About time. I even have a reentry via that I got and was never checked.

[beyridge]

This is such great news! What about rulings or limitations in entering India on VOA (Visa On Arrival)? Is the Clause #5 about TVOA will also be adjusted?
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Visa On Arrival (India) - http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/visa_on_arrival2.htm
5. Repeat Visit:
Tourist Visa-on-Arrival shall be allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year to a foreigner with a minimum gap of two months between each visit.