| Type of Visa |
Visa Period |
Documents required for Visa |
| Tourist Visa |
6 months |
Documents 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 |
| Transfer of Visa |
- |
To transfer an Indian visa from an old
passport for a new passport. The regular visa application
form with 2 photos is necessary with a fee of $ 25 |
| Entry Visa |
Valid for a period of six months to five years' |
Valid for a period of six months to five years' residence
with multiple entries are given only to people of Indian
origin. However, members of the family of a person employed
in India are also eligible for an entry visa |
| Employment Visa |
Duration of visa depends on the duration of the contract |
A letter of appointment, contract letter, resume and
proof that the organisation is registered in India are
needed. Duration of visa depends on the duration of
the contract |
| Research Visa |
New Delhi, must accompany the visa validity of the
visa application.The coincides with the period of research |
On the approval of the Ministry of Human Resources
Development (Department of Education). New Delhi, must
accompany the visa validity of the visa application.The
coincides with the period of research |
| Missionaries |
Single-entry visa valid for the duration approved
by the Government of India is issued |
Single-entry visa valid for the duration approved
by the Government of India is issued. Three copies of
the letter from the sponsoring organization indicating
the destination in India, duration of stay and nature
of work to be done should be determined only with a
guarantee for candidates maintenance During his stay
in India. (Processing the request of a missionary Visa
May take up to three (03) months.) |
| Journalist Visa |
Journalist visa is given to professional journalists
and photographers for a maximum of three months' stay
in India |
Journalist visa is given to professional journalists
and photographers for a maximum of three months' stay
in India. (If you intend to make a documentary in India,
please contact the Press and Information wing of the
Embassy / Consulate General of India) |
Application for visa
Form visa application are available at the office of the
Indian embassy in the country where the NRI / PIO resides.
Form visas for nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh are generally
different. All NRIs / PIO, including children (who do not
own or PIO card OIC) must apply for a visa in the visa application
forms separately.
Procedure’s for obtaining visas
The visas can be applied in person or by post at the High
Commission of India based in the country where the applicant
intends to depart from India. Specific visas are granted for
a variety of reasons, which are mentioned above.
Requirements for Visa
In general, the following documents are required to obtain
a visa India. However, the requirement may vary from one country
to another.
* Valid Passport for at least 6 months (Original Password)
* Fee for Visa
* Photographs (Two passport size)
* Documents for Supporting, where necessary
* Completed Application Form (Duly Filled)
Visa’s for People of Indian origin and Non-Resident
Indians
People of Indian origin and non-resident Indians who are
in possession of BEC (Overseas Indian citizenship) or PIO
do not need a visa card of India. BEC PIO and give them the
freedom to travel to India without a visa. BEC and PIO cards
are versatile lifelong visa for visiting India.
However, these NRIs and PIOs who do not have a card or PIO
BEC can request and obtain a visa for India through the above
mentioned procedure.
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