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Visa India

There is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in India. Foreigners are advised to ensure that they are in possession of valid Indian Visa before they start their journey to India.

Different categories of visas with specific endorsement of numbers of entries allowed and duration of stay in India are mentioned on the visa depending upon request and subsequent decision of the visa issuing authority. Foreigners may also look for specific endorsement if any, on the visa for their guidance. In case of any doubt, they may seek clarification from any of the Indian Missions abroad.

Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require visa to enter India. However, citizens of Nepal require a visa when entering India from China.

Nationals of Maldives do not require a visa for entry into India for tourism purpose and stay up to 90 days.

A separate Visa regime exists for diplomatic/official passport holders.

Immigration officer may grant TLP (Temporary Landing Permit) up to a maximum period of 72 hours by retention of passport, if the foreigner is not having a valid visa, and if he is satisfied of the purpose and that the transiting foreigners must have a confirmed onward journey tickets within 72 hours for grant of TLP. Nationals of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Nigeria, and Ethiopia are not granted TLP facility.

On production of bonafide proof and on satisfaction of FRRO/FRO cum District Superintendent of Police, Temporary Landing Facility (TLF) can be granted to the foreigners arriving in India without valid VISA, in emergent situation, like death/illness in the family up to a period of 15 days. For further extension of stay in such cases, the foreigner concerned should report to Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division, Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road, New Delhi.

Indian currency equivalent to US$40 is charged for TLP/TLF.

A foreigner may be refused entry, if he/she is not entering India from the designated port, not in possession of valid passport and visa, is insane or  suffering from infectious or loathsome disease which is prejudicial to public health, involved in an extraditable offence or his/her entry is is prohibited under the specific order of the Central government.

Visa category-wise requirements/supporting documents:

Requirement for Tourist Visa

1) Tourist:

a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form

Journalist going to India for tourism:

Apart from the above requirements the applicant will also need to submit the below:-

1. Letter from the employer stating the purpose of travel. 2. An undertaking stating that the applicant will not do any media or media-related work during his/ her stay in India.

2) Business:

a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form. e. An original signed letter from the company in UK explaining the nature of business and duration of visit. f. A signed Letter of invitation from an Indian company.

3) Employment:

a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form. e. Copy of an employment contract signed by both parties. The contract should have a specific clause for payment of income tax in India.

4) Student:

a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form. e. Letter of admission from a recognised Indian educational institution with duration of the course. f. Bona fide letter from the school/college. g. Receipt of fee paid to the school/college. h. Document showing financial support for the tuition fee and stay in India.

5) Conference:

a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form. e. A copy of the signed letter of invitation from the conference organiser in India and a copy of the letter from the institution represented in the UK and a copy of clearance from the competent authority in India where required.

6) Transfer of visa:

a. Specific form for the transfer of visa. b. Expired and new passports. c. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. d. Correct visa fee

Note: Indian visas issued for a year or more can be transferred only by the High Commission/Consulate where the visa was earlier issued.

7) Research:

a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form. e. Application to be made after obtaining clearance from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, the Nodal Ministry in India or the authority concerned in HCI, London. f. Invitation letter from India. g. Other relevant documents from the university/organisation proving that necessary clearance has been obtained from the competent authority in India.

8) Transit:

a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form. e. Evidence of onward travel outside India - confirmed air ticket for onward journey.

9) Entry:

a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form. e. Proof of Indian origin OR

Parents' Indian passport (copies should be attested) OR Marriage certificate (copies should be attested) OR Invitation/admission letter for short-term courses like yoga, mountaineering, spiritual courses etc OR Invitation letter for voluntary workers from an organisation based in India.

10) Medical:

a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form. e. Relevant letters signed and stamped from the hospital concerned in India.

11) Medical Escort (only one per specific medical visa case): a. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages. b. Correct visa fee. c. Two recent identical passport-size photographs. d. Filled application form. e. Relevant letters of the patient concerned hospital in India. f. Declaration by the patient or an immediate family member.