Visa Information (Business visa, tourist visa, student visa)
Visa for India is a must unless you are a national of neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives.
: Transit Visas:
As a bonafide transit passenger you will be issued a visa for a maximum period of 15 days with single or double entry permit.
: Added Information:-
The validity of visa may be for more than 6 months but the duration of stay in India for each visit on a tourist visa or business visa will not exceed 6 months.
Visa is given for a period for which passport is valid. For Example, if a passport is valid upto 31st march 2003 and an applicant is applying for 5 years Visa on 31st dec 1999. The applicant will not get 5 years visa as the passport is getting expired before then that.
: Tourist Visa:
Is given for 6 months normally, rest specifically depends on the country of residence. The applicant is required to produce/submit documents in proof of his financial standing. If you are a group of tourists (traveling in-groups of not less than four members) under the auspices of a recognized travel agency you may be considered for grant of collective tourist visa.
: Business Visas:
If you are on a business visit, you can avail a visa that is valid for one or more years with multiple entries.
Documents required:-
A letter from your sponsoring organization mentioning the nature of business, probable duration of stay with itinerary.
A guarantee to meet all expenses incurred during your stay.
: Student Visa:
This visa is issued for the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years whichever is less, on the basis of letters of admission issued from the recognized Universities/colleges or educational institutions in India. While applying for this visa also, the applicant is required to produce/submit documents in proof of his financial standing.
NOTE: You must obtain a MULTIPLE-ENTRY visa for India if you are entering the country more than once on your itinerary.