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India's New Tourist Visa Restrictions Evokes Criticism
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The new restrictions imposed by India on long-term tourist visas has evoked confusion among visitors and foreign diplomats alike, prompting several countries, including the United States and Britain, to protest against the new rules.
Indian government tightened its rules on long term tourist visas without warning last month, saying that the rules are meant to prevent the misuse of such visas by terrorists. The new restrictions have created confusion among travelers and diplomats on tourist visas, as the Indian government is yet to announce the details of the new rules.
The new laws came after Indian government came under pressure from the opposition, following the arrest of David Headley, a Pakistani American, in the United States on charges of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Headley is believed to have traveled to India several times last year to identify targets for the Mumbai attacks, which left more than 170 people dead.
The new restrictions imposed on 4th November bars tourist visas holders from returning to the country within two months of leaving. Previously, holders of long-term tourist visas were required to leave the country every 180 days. To comply with that law, many simply flew to a neighboring country like Nepal for a brief visit before returning.
The new laws came after Indian government came under pressure from the opposition, following the arrest of David Headley, a Pakistani American, in the United States on charges of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Headley is believed to have traveled to India several times last year to identify targets for the Mumbai attacks, which left more than 170 people dead.
The new restrictions imposed on 4th November bars tourist visas holders from returning to the country within two months of leaving. Previously, holders of long-term tourist visas were required to leave the country every 180 days. To comply with that law, many simply flew to a neighboring country like Nepal for a brief visit before returning.
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