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Visa on Arrival Now for 150 Countries, Up From 40-Odd Today

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday

India will provide visa on arrival (VoA) to people from 150 countries, a sharp rise from the 43 countries now, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced Saturday.

"Last year VoA was issued to 43 countries. As tourism in the country has increased, I propose to increase the countries covered under this to 150," Mr Jaitley said while presenting the Union Budget in Parliament.