Top Indian tourism official calls for faster US tourist visa issuance and more direct flights to boost tourism.

Top Indian tourism official, Suman Billa, calls for faster US tourist visa issuance and more direct flights between India and the US to boost tourism between the two nations. Despite a 10-year validity of US visas and lack of frequent updates, the process is cumbersome, according to Billa. US Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs, Jonathan M. Heimer, notes that visa application processing has improved significantly, with over 11 lakh visas issued in the last year.

August 23, 2024
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