Govt. of India eases visa rules by cutting categories & paperwork; industry welcomes the move
The Government of India has simplified its visa regime, making it more responsive to the requirements of foreign nationals visiting India. On August 27, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs reduced the number of main visa categories from 13 to 9 and the number of sub-categories from 49 to 23. This follows the earlier rationalisation undertaken in October 2025, when the main visa categories...
