MHA waives biometric enrolment for cruise passengers arriving on e-visa at five major ports

The Ministry of Home Affairs has waived the requirement of biometric enrolment for cruise passengers arriving on e-visa at five major seaports – Mumbai, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin and Chennai. The exemption has been granted for a period of three years (till December 31, 2020). Meanwhile, the five seaports have been asked to comply with the same with immediate effect.