India's Ministry of Home Affairs is introducing changes to its visa system, reducing visa categories and cutting the information required in application forms by 65–70 percent. The changes, which include renaming the tourist visa to Visitor Visa and easing medical and education visas, will take effect before the end of this year once technological changes are completed.
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Maldivians applying for Indian visas in Malé or online will now complete forms with 65–70 percent less information.
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Maldivians traveling to India for tourism, business, and medical purposes already receive an on-arrival visa for a period of 90 days within six months without needing to obtain a visa in advance.
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Maldivians applying for visas through the Indian High Commission in Malé or online will now only need to fill out a form with information reduced by between 65 and 70 percent
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the V-2 Visitor Visa, issued to those who wish to stay in India for more than 90 days or travel repeatedly, will have the option of being granted for a duration of one year, five years, or 10 years.
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