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No e-visa at Mopa; guests to be deported

PANAJI

In what could be a major setback for Goa’s tourism industry, barely two months before the onset of the tourism season, the Manohar International Airport (MIA) “ where a substantial number of flights have been diverted from Dabolim “ does not offer the e-visa facility. 

According to an official communication available with The Goan, international guests arriving at MIA, Mopa will not have access to the e-visa facility for India. The facility is available only at Dabolim airport. 

“We have been informed by Air India that e-visa facility for India is not available for guests arriving at GOX airport till further notice…The permission on e-visa to land in Goa is only applicable to GOI (Dabolim) airport and not to GOX (Mopa) airport. If a passenger lands at GOX with e-visa, he/she will be deported/RTL on the same flight by immigration,” it said.

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Competition from Dubai spurs debate on Goa’s infrastructure

VIBHA VERMA
Published Aug 8, 2023, 12:36 AM IST
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PANAJITourism Minister Rohan Khaunte’s concern over the loss of affluent Russians to Dubai has sparked discussions among stakeholders, who are questioning Goa’s basic infrastructure and its ability to compete with neighbouring holiday destinations.While the minister is looking at examining why tourists are giving Goa a miss, the industry wants Goa to promptly address infrastructure deficiencies to stay competitive and maintain its allure as a much sought-after vacation…

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