Drastic drop in issue of visas, travel documents to Pakistanis: Govt

As many as 12.89 lakh visas have been given to Bangladeshi nationals so far this year in comparison to 9.33 lakh visas issued in 2016: Kiren Rijiju

The e-visa facility has been extended to nationals of 161 countries for entry through 24 airports, from the 16 earlier
The e-visa facility has been extended to nationals of 161 countries for entry through 24 airports, from the 16 earlier
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 19 2017 | 6:58 PM IST
India has drastically reduced visas to Pakistani nationals and has given travel documents to 34,445 people from that country so far this year, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said 34,445 Pakistani citizens have been given visas under various categories so far this year in comparison to the 52,525 visas given in 2016.

As many as 12.89 lakh visas have been given to Bangladeshi nationals so far this year in comparison to 9.33 lakh visas issued in 2016, he said in his reply to a written question.

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First Published: Dec 19 2017 | 6:57 PM IST

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