11 more international ports notified for e-Visa entry; total rises to 88
The Home Ministry notified 11 more international ports, 9 land ports and 2 airports, for entry of e-Visa holders on 10 August 2026, taking the total to 88.
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs notified 11 more international ports for entry of foreigners holding e-Visas, it said on 10 August 2026. The new ports are 9 land ports and 2 airports. The total number of international ports open to e-Visa holders is now 88: 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports. The Ministry said India processes about 95% of e-Visa applications in under 72 hours.
Key facts
- New ports
- 11 (9 land ports, 2 airports)
- Total e-Visa entry ports
- 88
- Break-up
- 37 airports, 38 seaports, 13 land ports
- Processing
- ~95% of e-Visa applications in under 72 hours
Practice MCQs 3 questions
After the Home Ministry notified 11 more ports in August 2026, how many international ports allow entry of e-Visa holders?
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Correct answer: C — 88
The total rose to 88: 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports.
Of the 11 international ports newly notified for e-Visa entry in August 2026, how many are land ports?
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Correct answer: A — Nine
The 11 new ports comprise 9 land ports and 2 airports.
Consider the following statements about e-Visa entry ports in India as of August 2026: 1. Seaports outnumber airports among the ports allowing e-Visa entry. 2. India processes about 95% of e-Visa applications in under 72 hours. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. There are 38 seaports and 37 airports among the 88 ports, and about 95% of e-Visa applications are processed in under 72 hours.