India reduces e-Tourist visa fee for Sri Lankans

Saturday, 14 November 2015 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The High Commission of India in Colombo yesterday announced that it has decided to reduce the visa fees for Sri Lankan nationals applying for e-Tourist Visa (e-TV), which was introduced from 14 April.

According to the statement issued by the High Commission new visa fee is only $ 25 (plus bank charges of 2.5%), instead of $ 60 (plus $2 bank fee) charged earlier.

However, there is no change in the fee for other visas, the statement said.

Thereby, the High Commission of India hopes that more Sri Lankan nationals will avail of the opportunity to visit India using the e-Tourist Visa.