The Indian government has officially expanded its e-visa program to include the Attari land border crossing, along with ten other ports of entry across the country. This update allows international travelers who have secured an electronic visa to utilize these specific locations for arrival, streamlining the entry process for a broader range of visitors.

While the policy marks a significant increase in accessibility for international tourists and business travelers, the government has maintained specific restrictions regarding regional eligibility. The new directive explicitly excludes individuals holding Pakistani passports or those of Pakistani origin from utilizing the e-visa facility at these ports. Consequently, the Attari border, which serves as the primary land transit point between India and Pakistan, remains subject to distinct visa regulations that differ from the standard e-visa protocols applied to other nations.

This move is part of a broader effort by Indian authorities to modernize and simplify border processing for foreign visitors. By integrating the Attari border and ten additional ports into the e-visa network, the government aims to facilitate smoother transit for global travelers. However, the exclusion of Pakistani nationals underscores the ongoing sensitivity surrounding travel policies between the two neighboring countries. The government has not provided a timeline for potential changes to these specific restrictions, and the current framework remains focused on non-Pakistani foreign nationals.