Domestic tour operators’ body IATO has appealed to the government to enhance the validity of e-tourist visa from 30 days to 180 days, citing the “massive response” to the facility rolled out over a year ago.
Besides, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), which claims to represent over 1,500 members covering all segments of the tourism industry, has urged the government to allow foreign tourists undertake journey within six months of booking the tickets from the present one month period. “We have written to the Tourism Ministry, urging it to extend the current 30-day limit of stay by a foreign tourist in India under e-tourist visa scheme to 180 days,” IATO president Subhash Goyal said.