India’s government notifies 11 additional international ports for entry of foreigners holding e-Visas, bringing the total number of e-Visa entry points to 88. The expansion adds nine land ports and two airports, broadening where eligible travelers can enter the country.
Different outlets describe the same update using the expanded port count and breakdown. NDTV and Business Line - Home state that the 88 entry points include 37 airports, 38 seaports, and 13 land ports, aligning with the latest additions of two airports and nine land ports. The Times of India also reports the total as 88 and frames the move as part of efforts to streamline travel while supporting national security.
The Times of India further notes that the e-Visa programme began in 2014 and enables entries from 172 countries, highlighting the wider scope of the scheme beyond the newly notified ports. The other outlets focus primarily on the port expansion and the revised overall totals.
