India has expanded its online e-Tourist Visa platform to 166 more countries, effective immediately, bringing total coverage to 212. The upgrade keeps existing fees and processing times but adds real-time tracking and QR-coded approvals, easing airport formalities. Corporate travel teams can leverage the simplified system for short-term visits, though paid work remains prohibited on an e-TV. The hospitality sector expects a double-digit boost in arrivals, and companies should update internal travel guidance accordingly.
