India has recently introduced a visa-on-arrival program for travellers from Japan, South Korea, and the UAE. The program is applicable for tourism, business, conferences, and medical purposes and is currently available at six airports in India: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
It's important to note that only nationals of Japan, South Korea, and the UAE who had previously obtained an e-Visa or regular paper visa for India are eligible for the on-arrival visas. The visa will be valid for 60 days, and travellers can make up to two trips to trips to India during that period.
There are specific rules for UAE nationals, and certain regulations apply to all eligible travellers, including the restriction on individuals with ties to Pakistan, the ineligibility of holders of Diplomatic/Official passports, and the non-extendable and non-convertible nature of the visa-on-arrival.
Japanese, South Korean, and UAE nationals are required to fill out an application form (Annexure I) to avail of the visa-on-arrival and are advised to download, print, and fill out the form before presenting it to the Visa Officer on arrival. Additionally, the physical form will be available on board the flight with the airline.
For UAE nationals, the Visa-on-Arrival Scheme applies to those who had previously obtained an e-visa or regular/paper visa for India. First-time visitors and Pakistan- Origin UAE nationals are advised to apply for e-visa or regular/paper visa and may not be eligible for the Visa-on-Arrival Scheme.
It's important to be aware of these terms and conditions if you are planning to travel to India under this new visa program.
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