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India streamlines visa system and shortens application forms
Latest · India to overhaul tourist visa rules with wider visitor access by year-end - International (dailymirror.lk)
India announced changes to its visa system on Nov. 11, according to The Hindu and Free Press Journal. Free Press Journal reported that main categories will…
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First published 23:02 UTC, 11 November 2026 · Updated 13:55 UTC, 13 November 2026
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India announced changes to its visa system on Nov. 11, according to The Hindu and Free Press Journal. Free Press Journal reported that main categories will fall from 13 to nine, sub-categories from 49 to 23, and application form fields by 65% to 70%; The Hindu said the Tourist Visa is being renamed the Visitor Visa, with two sub-categories. Free Press Journal said implementation is expected by the end of 2026, while the other reports do not give an implementation date.
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Live timeline 23 headlines
13 November 2026
- 13:36dailymirror.lk · India to overhaul tourist visa rules with wider visitor access by year-end - International Original ↗
- 02:52CubaHeadlines · USCIS Implements New Rule Affecting U.S. Work Visa Applications Original ↗
12 November 2026
- 19:38India Blooms · Big visa reform: India reduces visa categories from 13 to 9, simplifies entry rules | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management Original ↗
- 11:40wn.com · India simplifies visa rules, reduces categories from 13 to 9 to boost tourism Original ↗
- 10:54SahilOnline | Reflection of the Truth · MHA simplifies visa process, reduces categories from 13 to 9 and application fields by up to 70% Original ↗
- 10:24bdnews24.com · India overhauls visa rules to ease entry for foreigners Original ↗
- 09:54The Daily Star · India New Visa Rules 2026 For Bangladesh Original ↗
- 09:40Sakshi Post · India Changes Visa Rules for Foreigners: Check New Details Original ↗
- 07:35Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News · India Visa Rules 2026: New Visitor Visa Categories & Shorter Forms Original ↗
- 06:23business-standard.com · India cuts visa categories to 9, trims application fields by up to 70% Original ↗
- 05:07Indiatimes · India simplifies visa rules: Categories cut to 9 from 13, application fields reduced by up to 70% Original ↗
- 04:55educationtimes.com · India changes Visa rules 2026: Tourist Visa renamed Visitor Visa, categories reduced from 13 to 9; Check new rules Original ↗
- 04:52asianews.network · India reduces visa categories from 13 to 9, cuts application form fields by up to 70% Original ↗
- 04:22humanresourcesonline.net · India simplifies visa rules, cuts application fields by up to 70% Original ↗
- 03:37Daily Pioneer · India Streamlines Visa Categories to 9, Cuts Application Fields by 70% Original ↗
- 00:37Indian Link · India visa rules simplified: fewer categories, shorter forms Original ↗
11 November 2026
- 23:02BusinessLine · India cuts visa categories to 9, reduces visa application fields by up to 70% Original ↗
- 18:52gulfnews.com · India's New Visa Rules: Simplified Categories, Visitor Visa Introduced Original ↗
- 18:30Rediff · India reduces visa categories to boost ease of travel Original ↗
- 18:07aninews.in · · also on 12 other sitesIndia rationalises visa regime, reducing main categories from 13 to 9 and sub-categories from 49 to 23 Original ↗
- 17:05Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News · India Overhauls Visa System: Main Categories Cut from 13 to 9, Application Fields Reduced by 70% Original ↗
- 16:24Free Press Journal · India Overhauls Visa Regime: Main Categories Cut From 13 To 9, Application Form Fields Reduced By Up To 70% Original ↗
- 15:27The Hindu · India simplifies visa regime; tourist visa renamed as visitor visa Original ↗
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