India Issues Over 9.6 Million E-Visas in Five Years, Says Government

Increase in Eligible Countries from 171 to 181 Between 2020 and 2025

On July 31, the Government of India informed Parliament that more than 9.6 million e-visas have been approved for foreign nationals between 2020 and July 20, 2025. The data was shared in a written response by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in the Rajya Sabha.

The minister also stated that the number of countries eligible for India’s e-visa facility increased from 171 in 2020 to 181 in 2025, making the visa process more accessible and convenient for international travelers.