Visa
Rules
The instruction and information
given here is general in nature, however for specific information, you need
to visit the Mission
Site
1. Passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure
from India should accompany visa applications.
2. Paste one photo and staple the other one on the form at specified place.
3. Foreigners holding other nationalities (other than the country where applying
for visa), should submit proof of long-term (at least three years)/ permanent
residence in the country (where applying). For citizen of other countries, a
reference has to be made to their country of residence for which an additional
fee is applicable and will involve extra processing time. Please refrain from
making inquiries about the status of application during this time.
4. Following visas are available from the Indian missions abroad:
- TOURIST VISA
Is given for 6 months normally, rest specifically depends on the country
of residence. The applicant is required to produce/submit documents in proof
of his financial standing. Tourist travelling in groups of not less than
four members under the auspices of a recognised travel agency may be considered
for grant of collective tourist visa.
- BUSINESS VISA
Valid for one or more year with multiple entries. A letter from sponsoring
organization indicating nature of business, probable duration of stay, places
and organizations to be visited incorporating there in a guarantee to meet
maintenance expenses, etc. should accompany the application.
- STUDENT VISA
Are issued for the duration of the academic course of study or for a period
of five years whichever is less, on the basis of firm letters of admission
from Universities/recognised colleges or educational institutions in India.
Change of purpose and institutions are not permissible.
-
TRANSIT VISA
Are issued for a maximum period of 15-days with single/double entry facilities
to bonafide transit passengers only.
-
VISA TO MISSIONARIES
Are valid for single entry and duration as permitted by Government of
India. A letter in triplicate from sponsoring organization indicating
intended destination in India, probable length of stay, and nature of
duties to be discharged should be submitted along with guarantee for applicant
maintenance while in India.
- JOURNALIST VISA
Are issued to professional journalists and photographers for visiting
India. The applicants are required to contact on arrival in New Delhi, the
External Publicity Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and in other
places, the Office of the Government of India's Press Information Bureaus.
- CONFERENCE VISA
Are issued for attending conferences/seminars/meetings in India. A letter
of invitation from the organiser of the conference is to be submitted along
with the visa application. Delegates coming to attend conferences may combine
tourism with attending conferences
- EMPLOYMENT VISA
Are issued to skilled and qualified professionals or persons who are engaged
or appointed by companies, organisations, economic undertakings as technicians,
technical experts, senior executives etc. Applicants are required to submit
proof of contract/employment/engagement of foreign nationals by the company
or organisation.
- FEES
The fee structure depends on the nationality of the passport holder and
type/duration of visa applied. The existing fee structure is:
| Transit Visa |
US$ 5.00 |
| Visas with validity upto
six months |
US$ 30.00 |
| Visas with validity upto
one year |
US$ 50.00 |
| Student Visa |
US$ 50.00 |
| Visas with validity between
one to five years |
US$100.00 |
| Visa fees indicated
in US$ are payable in local currencies as well. Visa fees are not refundable
except in cases where a visa already issued is cancelled thereafter. |
- PROCESSING DURATION
Depends on the type of visa applied.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
The duration of stay in India, for each visit on a tourist visa or business
visa is only for a period of 6 months even though a valid visa may be for more
than 6 months.
Visa is given for a period for which passport is valid. For example, if a passport
is valid until April 30,2003 and an applicant is applying for 5 years visa on
December 31,1999, the applicant will not be issued a 5 years visa as the passport
expires before the 5 year visa.
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