India rationalises visa regime: Visitor Visa replaces Tourist Visa; categories cut from 13 to 9 – SCC Online

India rationalises visa regime: Visitor Visa replaces Tourist Visa; categories cut from 13 to 9 SCC Online

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Published 15 Nov 2026 1 min read

India rationalises visa regime: Visitor Visa replaces Tourist Visa; categories cut from 13 to 9 SCC Online

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