India’s 30-Day Tourist e-Visa Now Allows Multiple Entries for International Travellers

India appears to have quietly upgraded its 30-day tourist e-Visa. Travellers receiving approvals from June 12, 2026, now see “Multiple entries” printed on their electronic travel authorisations (ETAs), replacing the previous two-entry limit.

For foreign tourists visiting India, this adds far more flexibility. A traveller can now enter India, fly to a neighbouring country, and return without worrying about exhausting entry allowances.

India 30-Day Tourist e-Visa Now Allows Multiple Entries

The 30-day e-Tourist Visa (e-T1 V) still permits a maximum stay of 30 days from the date of arrival. What has changed is the number of entries allowed during the visa’s validity period.

Recent approvals indicate that travellers can now enter India multiple times rather than being restricted to two entries.

Anyone applying for a new 30-day e-Visa should carefully review their ETA after approval, including:

• Visa category
• First-entry deadline
• Length of stay permitted
• Number of entries granted

Good News for Multi-Country South Asia Trips

The update is particularly useful for travellers combining India with nearby destinations.

A common itinerary might involve arriving in Delhi, flying to Nepal or Sri Lanka, then returning to India before heading home. Under the earlier rules, travellers had to keep a close eye on entry limits. That concern now appears largely removed.

This also benefits visitors exploring destinations such as:

• Nepal
• Sri Lanka
• Bhutan
• Maldives
• Bangladesh and other regional hubs

From a travel industry perspective, this reflects a wider trend. Countries competing for international visitors are increasingly removing small visa hurdles that often disrupt travel plans more than travellers expect.

The Four-Month Entry Window Remains

This isn’t the first relaxation of India’s short-term e-Visa rules. Since December 18, 2025, travellers have been given 120 days to make their first entry into India after receiving approval, up from the previous 30-day window.

That means visitors now have four months to plan their trip after the ETA is issued.

Notably, the rule does not extend the permitted stay. Travellers can remain in India for up to 30 days from the date of arrival.

Longer Trips? Other e-Visa Options Are Available

Visitors planning multiple visits throughout the year may find India’s longer-duration tourist e-Visas more suitable. The available options include:

• 1-Year Tourist e-Visa (multiple entries)
• 5-Year Tourist e-Visa (multiple entries)

Under both categories, the total stay in India cannot exceed 180 days in a calendar year.

Don’t forget the e-Arrival Card

The tourist e-Visa covers more than sightseeing. It can also be used for:

• Visiting friends and relatives
• Short yoga programmes
• Certain volunteer activities
• Informal short-term courses lasting under six months that do not lead to a degree or formal qualification

Travellers should remember that the visa remains non-extendable and non-convertible. Immigration officers at the port of entry still make the final admission decision.

Another often-overlooked requirement is India’s e-Arrival Card, which must be completed online within 72 hours of arrival.

Travelobiz Take

We see this as a practical improvement that removes unnecessary friction for international visitors. If you’re planning a multi-country South Asia trip, the new multiple-entry benefit makes India far easier to include.