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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