Visa
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.
Types of Visa
|
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 |
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 to
'Indian Missions/Embassies Abroad'
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