MANAMA<\/p>\n
A GOVERNMENT decision to grant ‘walk-in visas’ to Indian nationals has been welcomed by the Bahrain India Society (BIS).<\/p>\n
Society chairman Abdulnabi Al Sho’ala sent a letter of thanks to Interior Ministry Under Secretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence, Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.<\/p>\n
“The letter was sent on behalf of the BIS board of directors and the members , thanking him for the government decision to grant visas on arrival to Indian visitors and businessmen,” said Mr Al Sho’ala.<\/p>\n
“The decision will help promote tourism in the kingdom and have a very positive impact on the economy .<\/p>\n
“It will ensure a flow of investment which will, in turn, contribute to the economic growth in the kingdom.<\/p>\n
“The decision is a reflection of strengthening the already existing friendly relationship between India and Bahrain, he said.<\/p>\n
No date has been fixed for implementing the decision.<\/p>\n
Shaikh Rashid told the GDN last week that it would come into force very soon.<\/p>\n
Under the decision, India and Russia will be added to the list of countries whose nationals are granted visa on arrival in Bahrain.<\/p>\n
Currently 35 countries enjoy this facility.<\/p>\n
He warned that people who misuse the facility would face hefty penalties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"