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Travel Information
We strongly advise all
participants to book their flights and accommodation early due to the high
level of demand throughout the year
Visa Information
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 |
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Tourist Visa |
6 months |
Docs supporting the
applicant’s financial standing |
|
Business Visa |
1 or more years |
Letter from the
sponsoring organisation |
|
Transit Visa |
Max 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 applicant 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 our Section on 'Indian
Missions/Embassies Abroad' |