SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme provides special travel documents to designated individuals, eliminating the need for visas within SAARC region. This system, launched in 1992, facilitates visa-free travel for 24 categories of entitled persons, including dignitaries, businesspersons, journalists and sportspersons. The document, known as SAARC Visa Exemption Sticker, is generally valid for one year.