India to allow 30-day free visa for Indonesians

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Indonesia has turned fruitful for Indonesian citizens, mostly for the Indian expatriate living there. The PM strengthened ties between the two countries by announcing 30-day free Indian visa for Indonesian citizens. Modi welcomed Indians living in Indonesia to visit the country and witness the New India.
PM Modi addressed Indian expatriates at the Jakarta Convention Centre, where he announced the 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens.

Modi addressed the gathering, and said, “We will grant free-of-cost visa for Indonesian citizens for travel of up to 30 days. Many of you may never have been to India. I invite you all to come to India for the Kumbh Mela in Prayag next year.”

The 30-day free visa can open up new opportunities for tourism in India, and will give a chance to Indonesian citizens, especially those of Indian origin to explore the New India. The 30-day visa for Indonesians would further help Indians to take an interest in Indonesia, and we may find ourselves travelling to Indonesia the next time we plan a holiday.

Modi also said, “We have to make a ‘New India’. We have to start working to realise the dream of New India by 2022, when India will celebrate 75 years of her independence.”