| Visa as required by Indian
Government |
| Foreign Nationals desirous of coming into India
are required to possess a valid passport of their country and
a valid Indian Visa. |
| There is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in
India and no fee is charged for immigration facilities at the
airports. Foreign passengers should ensure that they are in
possession of valid Indian Visa before they start their journey
to India except nationals of Nepal and Bhutan who do not require
visa to enter India and nationals of Maldives who do not require
visa for entry in India for a period up to 90 days (a separate
Visa regime exists for diplomatic/official passport holders).
|
| The Consular Passport and Visa (CPV) Division
of the Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for issuance
of Indian visas to the foreign nationals for their visit for
various purposes. This facility is granted through various Indian
missions abroad. |
| Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to
change without notice. The High Commission reserves the right
on granting and deciding type/duration of visa irrespective
of the fees tendered at the time of making application. Granting
of Visa does not confer the right of entry to India and is subject
to the discretion of the Immigration Authorities. |
| Specific Visas are granted for a variety of
purposes. Listed below in a tabular form are the types of visa;
categorised on the basis of purpose of staying in India. |
| Type
|
Period
|
Documents
Required |
| Tourist Visa |
6 months |
Docs supporting the applicant’s
financial standing |
| Business Visa |
One or more years |
Letter from the sponsoring
organisation |
| Student Visa |
For the duration of the academic
course of study or for a period of five years whichever
is less |
Proof of admission to recognized
Universities/Institutions in India |
| Transit Visa |
Maximum For 15 Days |
Evidence of onward travel to a destination
outside India |
| Conference Visa |
For the duration of the conference or
seminar |
Letter of invitation from the organiser
of the conference |
|
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| Visa Application Form
|
| Visa application form is available at the office
of Indian Embassy in the country where the NRI/PIO resides.
Visa form for nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh are generally
different. All NRIs/PIOs, including children (who don’t
possess OCI or PIO card) need to apply for Visa in separate
visa forms. |
| Procedure for obtaining
Visa |
| Visas can be applied for in person or by post
at the High Commission of India based in the country from where
the candidate intends to depart for India. Specific visas are
granted for a variety of purposes that are aforementioned. |
| Requirements for Visa
|
| Generally the following documents are required
for obtaining Indian Visa. However, the requirement may vary
from country to country. |
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months
- Visa fee
- Two passport size photographs
- Supporting documents, where necessary
- Duly completed application form
|
| Visa for NRIs and PIOs |
| Persons of Indian Origins and Non-Resident Indians
who possess either OCI (Overseas Indian Citizenship) or PIO
card don’t need Indian Visa. OCI and PIO give them the
freedom to visit India without visa. OCI and PIO cards are multi-purpose
life long visa for visiting India. |
| However, those NRIs and PIOs who don’t
have OCI or PIO card can apply for and get Indian visa through
the procedure mentioned above. |
| For more details visit Section on 'Indian
Missions/Embassies Abroad' |
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