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Types of regular visa for India

Visa India is strictly required for all foreigners and can be picked up from Indian Mission/Post abroad or online (e-Visa). Since hand-written application is not accepted, all of the visa applicants have to complete online form first, then the form will be submitted at the concerned Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) or directly to Indian Mission/ Post, on the scheduled date of interview along with the requisite supporting documents.

Below is the full information regarding regular visa types for international travellers:

Sl. No. Type of Visa Period for which granted Entry – Single (S), Multiple (M), Double Documents required with application Extendable in India
Online visa Tourist (for the purpose of tourism, casual visit to meet friends/relatives, short duration medical treatment, casual business visit
 
30 days S   No
Offline visa Tourist 180 days M - No
Transit 15 days S/ Double Return/ onward journey ticket No
Business 5 years M Documents to prove bonafide purpose (Company’s letter etc.) Yes
Employment 1 year/ period of contract M Proof of employment (appointment document), terms and conditions Yes
Student Period of course/ 5 years M Proof of admission in Indian Institution Yes
Foreigners of Indian Origin 5 years M Proof of being of Indian Origin Yes

Notice for offline visa:

  • Tourist visa up to 5 years may be granted if the foreigner is connected with the tourism trade.
  • If visa is for more than 180 days, registration is compulsory within 14 days’ of arrival in India.
  • Extension of visa in Delhi - MHA - Director (F)/Deputy Secretary (F), Jaisalmer House, 26 Mansingh Road, New Delhi - 110011.
  • VISA TIMINGS-Submission of Application: 09:30 hrs. to 12:00 hrs.

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