India
Visa Requirements for Travellers and
Tourists
From
the 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.
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
Please note: 5
Star Resorts India provides a short
summary of current visa requirements at
the time this page was written or updated.
However, the immigration laws
of any country are subject to change
without notice. If you have
special requirements or need a detailed
review of India's rules please visit
their website at:
India Visa Requirements for Travellers
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