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<p>We are developing a border and immigration system which is “digital-by-default”,
which over time means we will increasingly replace physical and paper-based products
and services with accessible, easy to use online and digital services.</p><p>We have
been rolling out eVisas since 2018, first with the EU Settlement Scheme and increasingly
on other immigration routes, so the number of eVisa holders is continuing to rise.
We are making eVisas available primarily by route rather than on the basis of nationality,
but increasing numbers of applicants, including Indian nationals, will benefit from
the issue of eVisas rather than physical products.</p><p>As set out in the New Plan
for Immigration: legal migration and border control strategy, published on 20 July,
our ambition is to phase out use of physical documents as evidence of status by the
end of 2024.</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-plan-for-immigration-legal-migration-and-border-control-strategy</p><p>We
are aware of British nationals' concerns regarding their exclusion from the Government
of India’s (GoI) list of countries eligible for e-visas. We regularly raise our concerns
with the GoI. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary raised this matter with her Indian
counterpart during her last visit to India.</p><p>British nationals can continue to
use the GoI’s regular/paper visa application services for all visa categories. We
will continue to work closely with the GoI on the e-visa issue and update the India
Travel Advice with the latest information on any changes to India's visa rules.</p>
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