Outbound rush: Visa applications in India breached 2019 levels last year, says VFS Global
Visa applications from India exceeded pre-Covid levels by 4% in 2024, reaching 67.6 lakh. Indian outbound travel also increased, surpassing 3 crore. However, foreign tourist arrivals in India are still below 2019 figures. Popular destinations for Indian travelers included Canada, France, and the US. VFS Global advises early visa applications to avoid last-minute rush.
Visa applications from India exceeded pre-Covid levels by 4% in 2024, reaching 67.6 lakh. Indian outbound travel also increased, surpassing 3 crore. However, foreign tourist arrivals in India are still below 2019 figures. Popular destinations for Indian travelers included Canada, France, and the US. VFS Global advises early visa applications to avoid last-minute rush.
