Replacing visa-free entry with a visa-on-arrival scheme for Indian tourists will not affect this market as affordable prices remain the decisive factor for them, while the policy change can help curb visa abuse, according to an Indian travel agent.
The cabinet decided to end the 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries including India, which will be granted a visa-on-arrival (VoA) service similar to the one used prior to 2024.