ATOR denied the threat of deportation from India to organized Russian tourists

Russian tourists who have arrived on vacation in the Indian state of Goa through tour operators are not in danger of mass deportation. This was announced on November 8 by the press service of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

Earlier, information about the mass deportation of Russians from Goa appeared on the Internet. Over the past week, the Indian authorities have expelled three Russian citizens, and three more are being prepared to be sent home.

"This problem does not concern organized tourists from the Russian Federation," the association stressed.

ATOR explained that Russians who purchase tours to Goa usually spend 10 to 14 days at the resort. For the trip, they apply for electronic visas, comply with the established length of stay and return home according to the planned schedule.

In addition, clients of Russian tour operators come to India for beach holidays and do not conduct illegal activities. The association noted that the trips are taking place as usual, no incidents with organized tourists have been recorded.

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