Visas

For Indian Nationals

The best part of going abroad is the thrill of travelling to a new country. However, the time consuming part of it all is getting the visa. This needs fulfilling specific documentation required for entering the foreign country and adhering to its process time .

We understand that each country has different requirements, fees, and processing times, for Indian Residents travelling abroad and we provide up-to-date information on visa norms and specifications for each country. After having processed a large number of travel documents,we can facilitate in issuance of visas in a fast and dependable manner.

For Foreigners:

Visa Requirements

There is a provision of 'Visa on Arrival' for certain Nationalities in India. How ever 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.

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

Temporary Landing Permit

Immigration officer may grant TLP (Temporary Landing Permit) up to a maximum period of 72 hours by retention of passport, if the foreigner does not have 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.

Note: 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 contact:

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.

General instructions to be followed

Immigration check is conducted for all passengers, Indians or foreigners, both at the time of arrival and departure. The passports are duly stamped at arrival as well as departure. Passengers should be careful to see that their passports are duly stamped before leaving the immigration counter.

All Foreigners ,including Indians,coming to India or departing from India are required to fill-up D (Disembarkation) Card and E (Embarkation) Cards at arrival and departure respectively. The following information is required to be provided by the passengers in these cards:-

Name and Sex

Date of Birth, Nationality

Passport Details viz. Number, Dates of Issue

Address in India

Occupation

Flight Number, Date of Arrival / Date of boarding & port of final destination

Countries visited during last six days for arriving Indians

Purpose to Visit abroad

Passport/Visa Note: Some parts of the country are restricted areas and require a special permit. Travellers planning to go to the far northwest of the country or to the islands should check with India Tourism for the latest information.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with embassy or consulate in their country.

Passport:
Visitors to India require a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of visa
application with at least 2 blank pages available within the passport.

How to get a visa: Visas can be obtained at the Indian High Commission/Consulate.

Where to get a visa: View the contact list for the Embassy and Consulates in each country. Remember that the Embassy and Consulates are usually closed on depending on the country and Indian national holidays. You can check their individual websites for holidays.

How long it will take:
Applications are usually accepted in person from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are returned usually from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. But individual Embassy and Consulate timings may vary slightly. Applications by mail may take up to 10 business days to process after receipt of your application.

Duration and Cost:
Tourist visas are usually valid for 6 months from the date of issue. the cost for the visa varies from each country of issuance and can be more expensive if you wish to stay in India for longer than 6 months.