A total number of 16,084 VoAs were issued during 2012 as compared to 12,761 VoAs issued during 2011 ... Read more

Both the countries to Strengthen Tourism and Cultural Ties ... Read more

Order issued after it was found that foreigners coming on tourist visa are involved in coverage of events and other journalistic activities ... Read more

The Indian High Commission in Male has issued a fresh direction on Dec. 11 stating that visa-free travel facilities to India for Maldivian citizens would be valid only for tourism purposes ... Read more

A total number of 13,903 VoAs were issued during the period January-November 2012 as compared to 11,121 VoAs issued during the corresponding period of 2011 ... Read more

The move is likely to breathe fresh life into the tourism industry and comes just ahead of the peak tourist season ... Read more

They can stay for a period of 14 days from the date of entry while the cruise lines and their agents will act as visa sponsors ... Read more

To liberalize visa procedures by adding nine more countries to the existing 11 nations in Visa on Arrival scheme to increase tourist inflow; Also to facilitate development of budget accommodation ... Read more

The coordination between tourism and other departments – home affairs, finance, transport or infrastructure – was unanimously pointed out as key to addressing current obstacles to stronger tourism growth ... Read more

Last month, a total number of 1457 (Visa on Arrivals) VoAs were issued under VoA Scheme as compared to 1234 VoAs during October 2011 registering a positive growth of 18.1 % ... Read more