Visa Information
General Regulations for applying for Visa
Passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended
departure from India should accompany visa applications.
Paste one photo and staple the other one on the form at specified place.
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, 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.
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/recognized colleges or educational institutions in India.
Change of purpose and institutions are not permissible.
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 5 $
Visas with validity up to six months 30 $
Visas with validity up to one year 50 $
Student Visa 50 $
Visas with validity between one to five years
Passport
You must have a passport with you all the time. It's the most basic travel
document. Also ensure that your passport will be valid for the entire
period you intend to remain overseas, if your passport is lost or stolen,
immediately contact your country's embassy or consulate in Delhi and also
to nearest police station.
Apply for Passport
The best time to apply for a passport or to renew is during the fall and
winter. Before any trip, be sure to check your passport's expiration date
and, if necessary, renew it as soon as possible.
You can apply for passport:
Passports Australia Citizens
Passport Canadian Passport
Passport New Zealand Passport
Passport United Kingdom Passport
U.S. State Department Passport Services
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