In a statement by India’s tourism minister, employers and employees can look forward to E-Visa processing by June 2015. E-Visa processing, also known as Electronic Visa Authorisation (ETA), is expected to be available to approximately 15 countries initially. The list of countries is a point of contention among the three Indian government agencies involved in making the decision, as some officials are pushing for it to include the top 15 supply countries (which consists predominantly of the United States and European countries), while others want it to include countries from Africa and Asia. The list will likely include: United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia; and will not include: Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and Afghanistan. When E-Visa processing is finally implemented, foreign travelers will be able to make online visa applications and receive approvals within three to five working days. Upon arrival in India, foreign travelers will be eligible to remain in the country for up to 30 days.
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