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Foreign travel advice

Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK Government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in India set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the High Commission of India in London or another Indian consulate in the UK .

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering India.

Passport validity requirements

Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into India.

Your passport must also: - have 2 blank pages for your visa

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

Apply for the right type of visa for the purpose of your travel.

You need a visa to travel to India unless you are an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder.

India has a number of visa categories. Make sure you get the right visa for the purpose and duration of your travel.

Penalties for having the wrong visa can include refusal of entry or deportation. This may also include not being allowed to enter India in the future.

For latest information on Indian visas and immigration requirements, see the e-FRRO online portal (part of the Indian Foreigners Registration Office), the Bureau of Indian Immigration website and Indian Ministry of External Affairs website .

Applying for a visa or e-visa

Find out how to apply for a visa from the Indian Bureau of Immigration Depending on your requirements you may be able to apply for:

regular (paper) visa
e-visa (make sure to check the website’s ‘FAQs’ for restrictions on airports and seaports of entry)

Check your eligibility and any restrictions before you apply and allow plenty of time for your application to be processed.

More information is available from the website of High Commission of India in London .

Applicants of Pakistani origin

If you are of Pakistani origin, a British-Pakistan dual national, or holding a National Identity Card for overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), the visa processing time will be substantially longer than other visa applications. More information is available from the High Commission of India in London .

If you are a British-Pakistan dual national, you must apply for an Indian visa on your Pakistani passport. If you have renounced your Pakistani nationality or cancelled your Pakistani passport, you will need to submit documentary proof of this.

Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders

If you hold a valid Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card, you can use this, along with your valid British passport to visit India. You do not need a visa. If you have a Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card, you will need to convert it to an OCI card. More information is available from the High Commission of India in London and the Indian Bureau of Immigration .

Arrival, registration, and extensions

If you plan to stay in India for more than 180 days and do not hold an OCI card, register within 14 days of arrival with the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) . You could be denied permission to leave if you do not do this. Check if you are required to register your arrival on the Indian Bureau of Immigration website and FRRO .

Overstaying in India on a visa is an offence. Make sure you leave the country before your visa expires or get an official extension if needed. More information is available on the Indian Bureau of Immigration website.

If you’re hospitalised

If you or someone you’re travelling with has a short-term Tourist Visa and is hospitalised, you may be able to extend or ‘convert’ to a Medical Visa .

Exit requirements

You will pass through immigration as you depart India. Officials will check when you entered the country. If you do not have an entry stamp, for example if you have a newly issued passport, you will need to apply for special exit visa before you travel. This must be done online and can take between five and fifteen working days for straightforward applications. Factor this into your timeframe to leave India when you are booking flights. For further information see the e-FRRO online portal (part of the Indian Foreigners Registration Office).

Vaccination requirements (other than COVID-19)

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and vaccination certificates you may need on TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre).

Depending on your circumstances, these may include:

yellow fever

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare also provides vaccination guidance and data .

Accommodation

By law, hotels, hostels and other accommodation providers must register the stay of foreign guests with the Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) using a “C Form”. Please ask your accommodation provider to ensure they have done so.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of India . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Satellite phones and listening devices

It is illegal to possess and operate satellite phones in India without a licence. British nationals have been arrested for bringing them into the country without prior permission. You can contact the Indian Department of Telecommunication to request a licence .

You may also need prior permission from the Indian authorities to bring equipment like listening or recording devices, radio transmitters, powerful cameras, or binoculars into India. You can ask the High Commission of India in London for advice.

Taking money into India

There are restrictions on bringing Indian rupees into India. Visitors, including residents and tourists, should follow Reserve Bank of India guidelines .

If you’re visiting India, you can bring cash, travellers’ cheques (in pounds sterling or another foreign currency) or a bank card with you and exchange or withdraw rupees once in India.

You must declare any amount above 5,000 US dollars in notes, or 10,000 US dollars in notes and travellers’ cheques combined.

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Nationality
Document Required
Technical Info for e-Visa
Payment Related
Authorized Immigration checkposts through which eVisa holders can travel.

Payment Helpdesk

SBI ePay: +91-22-2753-5773 (24 x 7) Axis Bank : +91 1800-419-0073 (24 x 7)

Toll free Numbers from:

USA : 1855 205 5577
Uk : 0808 178 5040
Singapore : 800 1206 355
Australia : 1800 153 861
UAE : 8000 3570 3218
Saudi Arabia : 800 850 0000
Qatar : 00 800 100 348
Bahrain : 800 11 300

Select option no. 6 on IVR to connect to agents.

From rest of the countries none toll free number to India + 91-40-6717-4100 (Paid Number).

eVisa Helpdesk (Due to maintenance activity IVRS services are unavailable.)
eVisa Helpdesk

E-VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online

Upload Photo and Passport Page

Pay eVisa fee online

Using Credit / Debit card / Payment Wallet

Receive ETA Online

Electronic Travel Authorization/ETA Will be sent to your e-mail

Fly To India

Print ETA and present at Immigration Check Post where eVisa will be stamped on passport.

Government of India makes no provision of charging of any emergency fees or additional fees for grant of any emergency / express e-visa. Those travelling to India are also advised to go through instructions available on the website of Bureau of Immigration at https://boi.gov.in .

eVisa is admissable only under the following categories:

E-tourist visa, e-business visa, e-conference visa, e-medical visa, e-medical attendent visa, e-ayush visa, e-ayush attendent visa.

e-Emergency X-Misc Visa

1. One Month e-Tourist Visa

One Month (30 Days).

Double Entry, non-extendable and non-convertible

2. One year e-Tourist Visa

One year (365 Days) from the date of grant of ETA.

3. Five years e-Tourist Visa

Five years from the date of grant of ETA.

Maximum stay in India during one Calender Year should not exceed 180 days for 1 year and 5 year Tourist Visa.

One year (365 days) from the date of grant of ETA.

Continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days. If the intension is to stay for more then 180 days, shall get registered with FRRO/FRO concerned within two weeks after the expiry of 180 days.

Thirty days (30 days) from the date of arrival into India.

Organizers to upload all details & documentation on the MHA website (conference.mha.gov.in)

Sixty days (60 days) from the date of arrival into India.

If the applicant is unable to complete his e-visa application form, he may save the application and may return to complete the application form by clicking the tab at the bottom of page: After your eVisa applications is submitted, the same shall be scrutinized and if any Document/Image is not appropriate, you may be advised on your given e-mail to re-upload the same. To re-upload use the tab at the bottom of the page. Applicant should normally receive this mail within 24 hours.

Useful Web Links
Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. Of India.
Ministry of External Affairs, Govt Of India
Ministry of Tourism, Govt Of India
Bureau of Immigration, Govt Of India
Incredible India, Govt Of India

Eligibility

International travellers whose sole objective for visiting India is recreation, sight seeing,casual visit to meet friends and relatives, attending a short term yoga programme,Short term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/programme (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/ diploma etc),Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return), medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine, business purpose, as attendant to e-Medical visa holder, attending a conference/ seminar/ workshop organized by a Ministry or Department of the Government of India, State Governments or UT Administrations etc. & their subordinate/ attached organizations & PSUs and private conferences organized by private persons/companies/organizations.
Applicant's passport should have at least six months validity at the time of making application for grant of e-Visa.
International Travellers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket,with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
International Travellers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.
Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer travel document holders.
Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent's/Spouse's Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.
Not available to International Travel Document Holders other than Passport.

If you are a national of any following countries, you are eligible for eVisa.

Afghanistan
Antigua & Barbuda
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Cameroon Union Republic
Cayman Island
Cook Islands
Cote d'lvoire
Czech Republic
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Isle of Man
Liechtenstein
Marshall Islands
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niger Republic
Niue Island
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Republic of Korea
Saint Christopher and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Switzerland
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks & Caicos Island
United Kingdom
Vatican City-Holy See
Zambia and Zimbabwe

Documents Requirement & Visa Categories

General Instructions
Advisory for Canadian Nationals
e-Visa has 5 sub-categories viz. e-Tourist Visa(for 30 days/01 year/ 05 years) ,e-Business Visa, e-Medical Visa, e-Medical Attendant Visa and e-Conference Visa. A foreigner (other than those applying for e-Conference Visa) will be allowed to club activities permitted under these categories. Foreigners applying for e-Conference visa will be permitted to club the activities permitted under e-Tourist visa only (validity co-terminus with e-Conference Visa only i.e. 30 days). Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas will be granted against one e- Medical Visa.
For e-Tourist and e-Business visa, Applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival.
For e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference visa, Applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival with a window of 120 days. Example: If you are applying on 1st Sept then applicant can select arrival date from 5th Sept to 2nd Jan
Sample eVisa application form is available on the tab near the bottom of eVisa main page.
Recent front facing photograph with white background and photo page of Passport containing personal details like name, date of birth, nationality, expiry date etc are to be uploaded mandatorily by the applicant. Additionally one more document depending upon the e-Visa type would also be required to be uploaded. The application is liable to be rejected if the uploaded documents and photograph are not clear / as per specification.
e-Visa fee is country/Territory specific. Bank transaction charges of 2.5% will be charged additionally on applicable e-Visa fees. The fee must be paid at least 4 days before the expected date of travel otherwise application will not be processed. To know the fee applicable on your Country/Territory please Click here (for e-Tourist Visa) and for other e-Visa Click here .
e-Visa fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either Grant or Rejection of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
Applicant should carry a copy of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) along with him/her at the time of travel. Please confirm that your ETA status is shown as 'GRANTED' on this website prior to commencement of your journey. Applicants can track the status of their application online by clicking VisaStatus
Biometric details of the applicant will be mandatorily captured at Immigration on arrival in India.
e-Visa is non-extendable, non-convertible & not valid for visiting Protected/Restricted and Cantonment Areas. If you intend to visit Protected/Restricted/Cantonment areas, you would require prior permission from the Civil Authority please visit here.
The e-Visa fee payment status updation may take up to 2 hours due to technical reasons/network delays. Before re-applying, the applicants are requested to wait for 2 hours for payment status updating, after final submission of the application form and payment of the fee. In cases, where e-Visa fee has been deducted but status is not updated, the applicants are advised to verify their payment status by clicking on 'Verify Payment/Pay Visa Fee' tab or by clicking on the link Verify Payment.
Nationals of Yellow Fever affected countries or travellers arriving from these countries must carry YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CARD at the time of arrival in India, otherwise they may be quarantined for 6 days upon arrival in India. Please visit our Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare latest guidelines regarding yellow fever countries here.
You must travel on the Passport which you have applied for eVisa. Entry will be allowed into India on the new passport even if ETA has been issued on the old passport, however in such cases a traveler must carry the old passport on which ETA was issued

The documents required for completing the eVisa application is indicated against each type of eVisa. Please keep all these documents ready at hand before beginning to fill your eVisa application. All documents including Business cards, Invitation letters etc. must be in English language, failing which the application would be liable for rejection. The entire process may take 10 to 15 minutes to complete the application and make the payment.

Applicants must be fill eVisa application himself/herself and give correct information in each column and take responsibility for the correctness of information provided.

Documents Required: All documents uploaded by the applicant including business cards, invitation letters etc. must be in English language, failing which e-Visa application would be liable for rejection.

The documents required for e-visa are :.

Scanned Bio Page of the passport showing the Photograph and Details *
For short term courses, copy of letter from the institute/organization/hospital etc. concerned on its letter-head *
For voluntary work of short duration, copy of letter from the organization concerned on its letter-head *
Copy of Letter from the Hospital concerned in India on its letterhead which including the date / tentative date which admission have been suggested .
Copy of Business Card
Any letter of invitation if applicable from indian parties which wish you conduct the business (optional).
Copy of Passport page containing personal particulars *
Approval of the Government of India in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Department of Sports)
Invitation Letter to foreign sports teams and sports persons to visit India by the concerned Sports Federation/Association in India.
If the applicant had participated in any commercial sports event during his/her previous visit to India, then documents regarding Tax compliance for the said visit are to be furnished
If the sports event entails visit to Restricted or Protected Areas in India, below mentioned additional documents are also to be submitted (a) Clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. (b) Political Clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of external Affairs, Government of India. (c) Requisite clearance from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Invitation of the host institute to the foreign faculty
Copy of the sanction order under GIAN issued by the National Coordinating Institute viz. IIT Kharagpur
Copy of the synopsis of the courses to be taken up by the faculty
Invitation from organizer, which applicant may seek from this organiser.
Political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs
Event clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs

The digital photograph to be uploaded along with the Visa application should meet the following requirements:

Format - JPEG
Minimum 10 KB
Maximum 1 MB
The height and width of the Photo must be equal.
Photo should present full face, front view, eyes open and without spectacles
Center head within frame and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin
Background should be plain light colored or white background.
No shadows on the face or on the background.
Without borders.
Format -PDF
Size : Minimum 10 KB ,Maximum 300 KB

The applicant has choice of using two option for payment.

SBI-FAQS-Payment Related
AXIS-FAQS-Payment Related

SBIePay is the Payment Aggregator service of State Bank of India – India’s Largest Bank and amongst top 50 Banks in the world, which provides bouquet of multiple payment options on a single page for the convenience of the customers.

SBIePay has facilitated the following channels on e-Visa platform:

Payment Gateway: It seamlessly processes Credit card and Debit Card transactions for all the cards issued internationally by Visa & MasterCard. SBIePay Payment gateway is enabled with BIN identifier which recognises the BIN online when a customer enters the no., which drastically improves the success percentage and reduces customer friction.
Paypal: SBIePay also facilitates e-Visa customers to make payment through widely popular and accepted Paypal channel.

SBIePay is certified with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ver 3.2, which is the latest version, and which further reinforces our promise of security and safety. The payment system fully supports 3DSecure - Verified by Visa and MasterCard Secure Code, wherever it is applicable. Further, SBIePay is secured using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption which ensures that payment information that travels over the Internet is always encrypted and cannot be viewed by unauthorised individuals.

Yes, SBIePay has enabled international card issued by MasterCard and VISA both with and without 3D Secure authentication.

The applicant enters necessary details on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ , and clicks on 'Pay Now'. The applicant is redirected to SBIePay payment page and is presented with payment options of either entering Card details (Payment Gateway) or Paypal .Applicant enters his card details and clicks ‘Proceed’. Now, either of the below mentioned 2 scenarios will occur:

3 D Secure page of the Card Issuerwill be displayed, where applicant must enter 3D Secure Password/OTP.
Transaction is processed without 3D Secure page. After successful completion of transaction, the applicant is redirected on to the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ with a successful receipt of payment.

If an applicant is presented with a 3D Secure page prompting to enter a password/OTP, this means the Card issuing Bank participates in 3D Secure transaction. If the applicant’s transaction is processed without directing to 3D secure page, he/she should contact the card issuing Bank for support.

In an ideal scenario, once the transaction is processed, the applicant shall be presented with a payment successful page along with a reference number.

In some rare scenarios it may happen where the application is not shown Payment successful page post completion of transaction, which may be due to a drop in connectivity leading to non-receipt of success response. If the applicant does not receive any success message even after card account has been charged, a refund shall be initiated after due reconciliation process to the applicants’ card account.

In rare case of transaction status unknown to the applicant, which is when the applicant has not received success response due to time out or connectivity issue and the account has been debited, we advise the customer not to attempt another transaction immediately and rather provide their Order no. on the e-Visa site after 30 minutes to check the status of the transaction. If the transaction status is showing ‘failed’, then customer may attempt another transaction. Also, the debited amount shall be refunded to the applicants’ card account after reconciliation process within seven (7) days of transaction.

The banking charges for:

Payment Gateway Card transactions (both Debit or Credit Card): 2.5%* of the applicable e-Visa fee.
Paypal: 3.5%* of the applicable e-Visa fee.

*The charges are inclusive of any applicable taxes.

The breakup of transaction charges will be displayed on the Payment page for applicants’ knowledge and to maintain transparency.

At State Bank of India, we are committed to provide best customer services to our customers. Customers can email us at sbiepay[at]sbi[dot]co[dot]in for any queries related to their transaction. Alternatively, SBIePay provides 24*7*365 customer support to all the e-Visa applicants. Applicants can also call us on the below mentioned number(s):

Contact No: +91-22-2753-5773

An applicant can perform multiple times transactions for a single application ID, with a gap of minimum 25 minutes between each transaction. It is advisable that applicant may check the status of the transaction at e-Visa portal before attempting another transaction.

An applicant shall be charged for only once for any successful transaction against an application ID. Any further debits shall be refunded back to the customer after due reconciliation, within seven (7) days of transactions.

Axis Bank is an Internet Payment Gateway Solution allows you to make payments on a 24 X 7 basis from around the world. It accepts all Visa, MasterCard and Maestro cards.

Axis Bank Payment Gateway services facilitates online payments w.r.t. all Credit and Debit Cards issued by MasterCard and VISA.

Axis Bank Payment gateway services is compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) standards. All transactions initiated at Axis Bank Payment Gateway services come with 128 bit security and two factor authentication via MasterCard Secure Code and Verified-by-Visa authentication is enabled.

Axis Bank Payment gateway accepts all international card issued by MasterCard and VISA both with and without 3D secure authentication.

The applicant after filling details on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ clicks 'Pay Now'. The applicant is redirected to Axis Bank payment gateway page and is presented with payment options like MasterCard and VISA. Cardholder enters his card number, expiry date, Name and CVV value and clicks 'Pay Now'. Incase cardholder Bank is enabled for 3D secure, then a page will appear for the cardholder to entire either his/her OTP/3D secure password. Else transaction would be processed. After successful completion of transaction, the applicant is redirected on to the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ with a successful receipt of payment.

Incase Bank is participating for 3D Secure transaction during transaction a 3D secure page would appear and cardholders have to enter his/her password /OTP.

The applicant shall be presented with a payment successful page along with reference number. If the applicant does not receive any success message even after card account has been charged, a refund will have to be initiated after due reconciliation to the applicant's card account.

If a transaction has failed but the applicants card account is debited more than once, the amount will have to be refunded to the applicant's card account after reconciliation process within seven (7) days of transaction. In some cases, If the fund still lies with the card issuing Bank, kindly get in touch with your Bank for such case.

The banking charges are subject to maximum of 2.5% plus applicable taxes on the applicable e-Visa fees. These charges are charged to the applicant at the time of making online e visa fee payment.

Axis Bank provides technical support for all payment related transactions at ecom[at]axisbank[dot]com

Our endeavour is to provide you with a seamless experience on our platform. Please ensure following, before initiating the card payment.

Using a non-expired card
Have sufficient balance in your account
Have sufficient credit card limit on the card being used
Card is not reported as “lost or stolen”
Entering the correct OTP. Have access to device for accessing OTP or Static password
Card supports transactions in INR and USD
Amount has not exceeded the daily maximum allowed amount by your issuer
Number of transactions have not exceeded the daily maximum allowed count by your issuer
Issuer and card not enrolled for 3DS
Timeout occurred while receiving the OTP from issuer or while entering OTP on the payment page

SBI e-Pay Payment Gateway :-

SBIePay is the Payment Aggregator service of State Bank of India which provides multiple payment options on a single payment page for the convenience of applicants. SBIePay has enabled Debit and Credit issued by MasterCard and VISA.
SBIePay facilitates online payments all Credit and Debit Cards issued by MasterCard and VISA.
SBIePay is certified with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ver 2.0 certified, which reinforces our promise of security. The payment system fully supports 3DSecure - Verified by Visa and MasterCard Secure Code, wherever it is applicable. Further SBIePay is secured using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption which ensures that payment information never sent over the Internet unencrypted and cannot be viewed by unauthorised individuals.
SBIePay has enabled international card issued by MasterCard and VISA both with and without 3D Secure authentication.
The applicant after filling details on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ and clicks 'Pay Now'. The applicant is redirected to SBIePay payment page and is presented with payment options like MasterCard and VISA. Applicant enters his card details and clicks â€œProceedâ€. Then the applicant may see one of the two options: i. 3 D Secure page of the Card issuing page for inputing 3D Secure password/OTP ii. Transaction is processed without 3D Secure page. After successful completion of transaction, the applicant is redirected on to the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ with a successful receipt of payment.
The applicant shall be presented with a payment successful page along with reference number. If the applicant does not receive any success message even after card account has been charged, a refund shall be initiated after due reconciliation to the applicants card account.
If a transaction has failed but the applicants card account is debited more than once, the amount shall be refunded to the applicants card account after reconciliation process within seven (7) days of transaction.
The banking charges are 2.5% on the applicable e-Visa fees. These charges are charged to the applicant at the time of making online e-visa fee payment.
SBIePay provides technical support for all payment related transactions at +91-22-2753-5773 is (24 x 7).
An applicant can perform maximum of three transactions for a single application ID.
If the applicant cannot succeed in three attempts, a new application is required to be filled and transaction has to be carried out with new application ID.
An applicant shall be charged for only once against an application ID. Any double/triple debit shall be refunded after due reconciliation within seven (7) days of transactions.

Ans- The following are the eligibility conditions for availing e-Visa services- i. Nationals of countries listed on the e-Visa website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ are eligible to apply for e-Visa Services. ii. Foreigners whose sole objective for visiting India is (a) Recreation and sightseeing (b) Casual visit to meet friends and relatives (c) Attending short term yoga programme or short term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/programme (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issuing a qualifying certificate/diploma etc. to the participants) (d) Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return) (e) Medical treatment, including treatment under Indian systems of medicine (f) As attendant to e-Medical visa holder (g) Business purpose (h) Attending a conference/ seminar/ workshop. iii. Passport should have at least six months validity at the time of making application for grant of e-Visa and a re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of the applicant. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer. iv. The foreigner should have return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India. v. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or having Pakistani Passport are not eligible for e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) was born in, or was permanently resident in Pakistan, are also not eligible for e-Visa. They may apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission. vi. Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer/ international travel document holders. vii. Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent's/Spouse's Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.

Ans- For details regarding procedure for applying, please visit our website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/

Ans- No, https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ is only the official website to apply for the e-Visa Services. Note - Services of e-Visa are completely online and no facilitation is required by any intermediary / travel agents etc. It is advised not to believe or fall in trap of any such unscrupulous elements who claim speedy/express grant of e-Visa and charge money for it. Do not share your personal information with any unauthorized website as it may lead to leakage of your personal data. Only visit the official website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ for e-Visa service. For any clarification, you may write us on our email id ' indian-evisa[at]gov[dot]in ' or contact us on +91 11 24300666 .

Ans- No, there is no fee other than the processing fee for e-Visa application and it is non-refundable. Please visit our website to know the fee applicable for your country as it is country-specific.

Ans- (i) For e-Tourist Visa (01 year / 05 years), e-Business Visa, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference visa, applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival. Such application can be made 120 days in advance from proposed date of travel. (ii) For e-Tourist Visa (30 days) , applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival. Such application can be made 30 days in advance from proposed date of travel.

Ans- Yes. Immediately after you submit your e-Visa application and make the payment, you will receive a confirmation of submission of your application on the email id provided by you while filling up your application form.

Ans- Your e-Visa application may take 72 hours or more for processing. You will be intimated about your Visa status (Granted or Rejected) on your email id provided by you in the e-Visa application.

Ans- Yes, you may check the status of your e-Visa application by visiting our website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ and clicking on 'Check your Visa Status' Tab provided on the website.

Ans- The validity of e-Visa would be according to the e-Visa service you have requested in the application form as - For e-Tourist Visa (01 year / 05 years) , the validity would be 365 days / 05 years from the date of grant of ETA with Multiple entries and Maximum stay in India during one Calender Year should not exceed 180 days. For e-Tourist Visa (30 days) , the validity would be 30 days from the date of your first arrival in India. Double entries will be granted within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport. Your first arrival must be between the date of issue and expiry of ETA. For e-Business Visa , the validity would be 365 days from the date of grant of ETA with Multiple entries and continuous stay during each visit which shall not exceed 180 days and no registration would be required if stay is for a period of less than 180 days. However, if the intention is to stay for more than 180 days, then the foreigner shall get himself/herself registered with the FRRO/FRO concerned (https://indianfrro.gov.in) within two weeks after the expiry of 180 days of his/her arrival in India. For e-Conference Visa , the validity would be 30 days from the date of arrival in India with Single entry. For e-Medical Visa , the validity would be 60 days from the date of first arrival in India and triple entry will be allowed within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport. For e-Medical Attendant Visa , the validity would be 60 days from the date of first arrival in India and triple entry will be allowed within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport.

Ans- No, e-Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.

Ans- You may arrive at 31 designated Airports i.e. Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa(Dabolim), Goa(Mopa), Guwahati, Hyderabad,Indore Jaipur,Kannur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi & Visakhapatnam, and 6 designated seaports (i.e. Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Port Blair seaports). You may depart from any of the Indian Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).

Ans- Your e-Visa application may take upto 72 hours for processing. For more enquiries on your e-Visa application, you can contact us at +91 11 24300666 or e-mail at indian-evisa[at]gov[dot]in The applicants are advised to beware of unscrupulous elements/ travel agents/ intermediaries in this regard. In cases where applicants have been asked for correct details or additional information where application is incomplete, the same must be sent immediately. If such information is not provided within 72 hours, the application is liable to be rejected.

Ans- Yes, ensure that your child’s passport is valid at-least for next 06 (six) months from the date of arrival in India.

Ans- e-Visa processing fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either Grant or Rejection of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

Ans- No. You have already paid the required processing fee online. The applicants are advised to beware of unscrupulous elements/ travel agents/ intermediaries demanding extra payment.

Ans- This pertains to customs department.

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Ans- Please visit our website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ and click on 'Verify Payment/ Pay e-Visa fee'.

Ans - You have to upload the business card along with the details of Indian Firm/Company (which you intend to associate yourself with) for business activities. For Sports Related Activity under e-Business Visa, please refer Instructions for applicant page for the list of documents required.

Ans- Business card means 'a card provided to you by the company you are working for' OR you can also upload 'an invitation letter from the company in India including company's information, address and phone number in India'.

Ans - A Copy of Letter from the Hospital concerned in India on its letterhead which includes the tentative date of admission/treatment in the hospital mentioning the name, nationality and Passport number of the patient/ e-Medical Visa applicant.

Ans- For e-Conference Visa, following are the required documents: (i) Invitation from organizer (mandatory) (ii) Political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India (mandatory) (iii) Event clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India (optional)

Ans- You may be allowed entry into India on the new passport even if ETA has been issued on the old passport with the condition that you must carry the new Passport and old passport on which ETA was issued.

Ans- No, You can only enter through the designated airports/seaports which are listed on the e-Visa website.

Ans- You have to put the Previous visa details in the application form as it is mandatory. You can write NA or Not Available or Not Applicable or any other suitable phrase according to you in the application form if you do not remember your earlier Visa number/details.

Ans- The Visa on Arrival facility is only for the nationals of Japan, South Korea and UAE (only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular/paper visa for India). For the nationals of all other countries eligible for e-Visa, the e-visa application have to be filled online and the applicant must wait till the confirmation/Grant of ETA for travelling to India.

Ans- e-Visa processing fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either grant or Rejection of the Application.

Ans- Entry by cruise ship is allowed with the ETA through 6 designated seaports namely Mumbai, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore and Port Blair seaports.

Ans- 'Visible identification mark' generally means moles, birthmarks, permanent scars etc. which are visible and can be shown if askd for by the Indian Immigration Authority.

Ans- All the foreigners arriving in India within 6 days of departure from any yellow fever endemic country are required to possess (in original) a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination. List of Yellow fever vaccination countries- https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Updated%20List%20of%20Yellow%20Fever%20Endemic%20Countries%20by%20WHO_0.pdf

Ans- The applicant must check all the details including Name, Nationality, Passport Number and Date of Birth, photograph/self image etc before final submission of e-Visa application. The applicant would be responsible for any discrepancy irrespective of grant/rejection of e-Visa application. However, if any discrepancy found on ETA, e-Visa Support Centre may be contacted at indian-evisa[at]gov[dot]in or +91 11 24300666 for assistance at least 24 hours before the journey date.

Ans- e-Visa is not allowed for employment. You may apply for a Regular Visa.

Ans- e-Visa is not allowed for NGO activities and journalism purposes. However, Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return) are allowed.

Ans- Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas will be granted against one e-Medical Visa (patient).

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UK Tourist Visa from India: Fees, Application & Requirements

The United Kingdom is one of the most popular overseas destinations for Indians for tourism, study, employment, or even medical treatment. Irrespective of the reason for a visit to the United Kingdom, Indian passport holders must obtain a UK visa to go to the UK. To travel to the UK for tourism, you need to apply for a UK tourist visa from India.

UK tourist visa from India

The United Kingdom has a wide range of attractive tourist spots including the city of London, countryside of Scotland and Wales. A UK tourist visa for Indians is referred to as a UK Standard Visitor Visa which allows its holder to enter and stay in the UK for up to 60 months. You can stay for longer in certain circumstances, such as medical treatment. A UK tourist visa allows Indians to travel to the United Kingdom for the purpose of:

Meeting family members
Medical treatment
Certain business activities i.e. meeting, interview, etc.
To pass through the UK to another country (‘in transit’)
School exchange programs

UK visitor visa term

Based on your requirements, you can apply for two types of tourist visas to the UK:

Short-stay visa: Generally valid for up to 6 months.
Long term standard visitor visa: If you visit the UK regularly, you can apply for a long-term Standard Visitor Visa valid for 2, 5 and 10 years. With this visa, you can stay in the UK for a maximum of 6 months on each visit.

UK tourist visa requirements

You need to fulfil the UK tourist visa requirements i.e. eligibility criteria and documentation to get a UK tourist visa from India.

Eligibility criteria for UK tourist visa

You will have to prove that you will leave the UK before the validity of your visa expires.
You have sufficient funds to support your trip to the United Kingdom and your return.
You will not live in the UK for extended periods during your recurrent visits.
For a long-term visa, the purpose of those visits would remain the same over its duration.
You need to submit proof of any activities you will participate in, which should be in compliance with the framework of the permitted activities.
To study, take an exam or do placement.
To visit as an academic, senior doctor or dentist.
For medical treatments.

Documents required for a UK tourist visa application

Here is the list of documents required for a UK tourist visa application:

Filled UK tourist visa application form VAF1A.
Two recent photographs meeting the UK visa photo requirement guidelines.
Passport valid for three months beyond the date of your departure from the UK, with at least one blank page.
Financial statement to prove you have sufficient funds to cover your trip and living cost in the UK.
ID information and living address of the person paying your travel costs.
ID and passport number of any friend or relative living in the UK.
Detailed travel itinerary that contains your travel plan such as onward and backward dates, places you will be visiting, meeting agenda, festival agenda, etc.
Biometric information, your fingerprints and digital photograph.
Letter or invitation from the host.
Recognized certificate of English language.

Based on the purpose of your visit, you will have to submit additional documents to apply for a UK tourist visa from India.

How to apply for UK tourist visa from India

You can apply for a UK visa online and in person. Follow the steps mentioned below:

Fill the application form: Visit the gov.uk and complete your UK tourist/ visit visa application form. Make sure the information you provide is correct. You will have to visit a visa application centre (VAC) at an allotted date and time to submit your biometric information.
Pay the application fee: After completing the application form, you have to pay the UK visa fees using a valid debit or credit card.
Book your interview appointment: You have to book an appointment for a UK visa interview. Book a date when you will be available. Before attending the interview, you must practice the UK visa interview question and answers .
Collect your documents: Collect your documents including a printed copy of your appointment letter, your UK visa fee receipt and your passport for visa interview.
Attend the interview: Interview will be the final step of your UK visa application. Reach the interview center before time and carry all necessary documents.

You need to submit the UK tourist visa application to the UK High Commission or a UK Visa Application Center in India. You can apply for the visa online or in person.

UK tourist visa fees for Indians

Here is the checklist of UK tourist visa fees in Indian Rupees based on visa type:

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UK tourist visa processing time

The earliest you can apply for a UK standard visitor visa is 3 months before you travel.

After you have successfully applied for a UK tourist visa online, you will usually get a decision on your visa application within 3 weeks. In the meantime, you can track your UK visa status online .

You will get an email or a letter related to the decision on your application and instructions on what you need to do further.

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UK Visitor Visa

UK visitor visa permits individuals to visit the UK for a variety of activities for up to 6 months. The visa allows individuals to do a range of things in the UK such as visiting family or friends, tourism purposes, business purposes, and other permitted activities.

UK Tourist Visa from India

The UK visit visa permits Indians to visit the UK for 6 months for tourism, business, study, or other permitted activities. The UK has diverse culture and stunning landscapes and you can explore vibrant cities like Glasgow, Liverpool, and London’s Brick Lane.

Indian individuals are required to ensure that all the necessary documents are available and that they meet all the requirements.

The UK provides with a wide range of visit visas including the Marriage visitor visa, UK Visitor Visa, Tier 4 visa, Short-term study visa, and Permitted paid engagement visa. The type of visa you chose depends on your requirement.

Benefits of a UK Tourist Visa

You can stay for 6 months with a Visit visa in the UK
Visa can be extended if you wish to stay
Attend conferences or meeting
Meet family or friends
Explore the authentic British cuisine

Types of UK Visit Visas

Marriage Visa
Tier 4 Visa
Permitted Paid Engagement Visa
Short-term Study Visa

Eligibility for a UK Visit Visa

Should have a valid Passport and 6 months of validity, and the passport should have two blank pages.
Sufficient bank balance should be present for themselves and their family.
Should not intend to seek a job
No criminal records.

UK Visit Visa Requirements

The documentation required for the UK visit visa includes:

Personal details
Salary and financial details
Travel itinerary and travel history
Proof that you can fund your stay adequately
Proof that you can pay for your air travel to and from the UK
Proof that you will leave the UK at the end of the visit

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Consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Sales – the United Kingdom (UK) has long been Europe’s most popular tourist destination. With diverse scenery and rich heritage culture, and everything from beautifully preserved castles to world-class art galleries – is all a testament to the fact that close to 40 million people visit the United Kingdom every year.

Indian nationals wanting to explore the United Kingdom as a visitor are mandated to apply for UK Tourist Visa from India. The UK Tourist Visa allows you to come to the United Kingdom as a visitor – as well as study for a short time or attend an interview.

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Who is eligible for a uk tourist visa.

You must have a valid passport or travel document to enter the UK.
You must intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit.
You must be able to support yourself and your dependents during your trip.
You must be able to pay for your return or onward journey.
You must not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits – or make the UK your main home.
You may need to meet other eligibility criteria, if you’re visiting the UK to study, as an academic, or for medical reasons.

What is the process to apply for UK Tourist Visa from India?

STEP 1: Find out if you need to apply – If you want to undertake UK Immigration as a visitor, you may need to apply for a UK Tourist Visa.

STEP 2: Choose how to apply – There are two ways to apply for a UK Tourist Visa from India – online and paper-based. Paper-based applications take longer to process.

STEP 3: Fill out the application – Visit the official UK Visas and Immigration website – and complete your application form. Make sure that all the details are correct.

STEP 4: Gather documents for your application – Get hold of the document checklist for the UK Tourist Visa. If you don’t provide all the documents you are asked for – your application will be rejected.

STEP 5: Attend the interview – You will be asked to attend a mandatory interview at the UK Embassy/Consulate.

STEP 6: Receive your visa - If your visa application is approved, you’ll get a label in your passport or a letter.

What are the documents required for UK Tourist Visa?

Valid passport
Passport-size photographs
Old travel documentation
Proof of residence
Proof of employment
Proof of educational enrolment
Business registration documents
Proof of intended business activities
Birth Certificate
A copy of your parent(s) or legal guardian's details page of their passport
The name and date of birth of the person you will be staying with
Address of where you will be staying
Relationship details to the person who is hosting you

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Kohli, who recently announced his retirement from T20 cricket after leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup, has been seen in London reuniting with Anushka and his daughter Vamika and and new-born son Akaay.

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The couple's connection to London deepened with the birth of their second child, Akaay, in the city. They have spent extended periods there, and their frequent visits and activities around London have led to increased speculation about their intentions to settle there permanently.

Kohli has often expressed a desire for a quieter life away from the public eye, and the family seems to enjoy the relative anonymity they find in London compared to India, where fans and paparazzi are constantly on the celebrity-chase.

For now, the power couple is enjoying some much-needed downtime in the English capital, away from the constant media scrutiny.

A recent video clip capturing them entering ISKCON in London has emerged online. Although the video's timing and whether it's recent or not remains uncertain, fans are speculating it's from their ongoing family vacation.

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Known for her iconic roles in films in the Indian film industry, Anushka has been frequently spotted in London, further intensifying rumours about their potential move.

The speculation grew even stronger when her Instagram update recently indicated that she and her family were enjoying their time in the UK, savouring the local fruits.

Whether or not the couple makes the big move, only time will tell. For now, Virat basks in the glory of his momentous victory, while Anushka is all set to star in the highly anticipated sports biopic Chakda 'Xpress. Produced by her own banner, Clean Slate Filmz, this film promises to be another significant achievement in her illustrious career.

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Indonesia Planning Visa-Free Entry For Indians – India Report

Bulbul Dhawan , Skift

July 10th, 2024 at 11:00 PM EDT

India is already one of Indonesia's top 10 source markets. If Indonesia goes through with this plan to go visa-free, it will go a long way toward lifting that ranking even higher.

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Indonesia is planning to introduce visa-free entry for tourists from 20 nations, including India. The country’s tourism minister, Sandiaga Uno, has announced that the policy is in the works and it will be finalized before October this year. The move aims to boost international tourism in Indonesia, Uno said.

Apart from India, Indonesia is planning to allow visa waiver to Australia, China, Japan, the U.S., South Korea, France, Germany, Qatar, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and more.

A similar move was under consideration by the Indonesian government last year and it was expected to be in place by January.

Indian Tourists in Indonesia: According to Indonesia’s official statistics portal – BPS-Statistics Indonesia – in 2023, over 600,000 Indian tourists visited the country, making India one of the top 10 largest source markets.

Data from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows that between January and March this year, over 30,000 passengers from India departed to Indonesia.

Currently, Indian tourists wanting to visit Indonesia can obtain a visa on arrival either online or at Indonesian airports.

Visa Waivers for Indians: If Indonesia gives a go-ahead to the policy, it will join Thailand, Sri Lanka, Iran, and Malaysia in its visa waivers to India.

Apart from this, South Africa, Vietnam, and Russia are also considering allowing visa waivers to Indian travelers.

Domestic Air Traffic Dips in June

The domestic air passenger traffic in India witnessed a decline in June. According to credit ratings agency ICRA Limited , in June, roughly 13.3 million passengers traveled within the country, making a decline of about 4% from 13.8 million in May. However, the month also witnessed a 6.3% increase in comparison to June 2023.

June also saw a monthly decline of 3% in airlines’ capacity deployment from May, but this figure was 7% higher than June 2023 capacity, ICRA noted.

The agency’s outlook on the Indian aviation industry was stable as the domestic and international air passenger traffic continued to recover, it said. “Moreover, the industry witnessed improved pricing power, reflected in the higher yields (over pre-Covid levels) and, thus, the revenue per available seat kilometre–cost per available seat kilometre (RASK–CASK) spread of the airlines. The momentum in air passenger traffic witnessed in FY2024 is expected to continue into FY2025,” ICRA said.

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According to the report, affordable high-quality healthcare services along with high-end medical technologies are primary factors that will boost the medical tourism market.

Data shared by the Indian tourism ministry last year showed that the number of medical tourists in 2022 stood at about 475,000, up from over 304,000 in 2022. It also projected that between January and October 2023, over 504,000 medical tourists visited India. In order to capitalize on this segment, the government has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism.

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The entrepreneurs will now work on acquiring aircraft and obtaining Air Operator’s Certificate. It is planning to start operations by next year, with the aim to initially connect Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities using ATR 72-600 aircraft.

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'Donkey routes' uncovered: How agents use visa-on-arrival to smuggle Indians to US and Canada

N EW DELHI: The visa-on-arrival service offered by certain countries to Indian nationals has been exploited by agents as 'Donkey Routes' for individuals attempting to enter the United States and Canada illegally. An investigation conducted by Delhi police, Bureau of Immigration and other security agencies revealed that agents take advantage of passengers by sending them to countries that provide visa-on-arrival to Indian citizens, arranging routes that enable illegal border crossings into the desired destination countries.

ANI reported that in response to the increasing incidents of visa and passport fraud enabling illegal immigration, the Indira Gandhi International Airport Police have arrested 108 fraudulent agents.

According to a senior officer, a frequently used strategy involves sending passengers with counterfeit Schengen visas to easily accessible European countries such as Azerbaijan or Kazakhstan. From there, they are routed through Central American or Caribbean nations like Guatemala and Costa Rica to reach the USA. The officer said, "These policies are intended for tourists but are being misused to facilitate illegal immigration."

Usha Rangnani, DCP of IGI Airport, reported that in the first half of 2024, Delhi Police arrested 11 agents involved in sending passengers via donkey routes. She mentioned a recent case where a passenger was deported from the USA for being an illegal migrant. The passenger had traveled to the USA in 2017 using a donkey route, assisted by two agents who charged him Rs 20 lakhs for the service.

The officer elaborated on the passenger's arduous journey, saying, "These agents arranged the entire journey, directing him through Dubai, Cuba, Peru, Nicaragua, Mexico, and finally to the USA. Throughout this harrowing journey, the passenger went through severe hardships, often going hungry and sleepless. His original passport was confiscated by the agents, and despite reaching the USA and securing work there, his life took a turn in 2023 when he got into a quarrel in Chicago which led to his imprisonment for approximately nine months. Eventually, as an illegal immigrant, he was deported, rendering all his efforts and the risks he took to reach the USA ultimately futile."

It was also noted that 'Donkey routes' are used for illegal immigration to Asian countries as well. In another reported case, two Rajasthan-based agents were arrested for arranging a passenger's journey to Thailand on a tourist visa. After reaching Thailand, the agent facilitated the passenger's illegal entry into Malaysia via a Donkey Route, exploiting the porous borders between the two countries. The passenger stayed and worked in Malaysia, and to make his entry appear legitimate, the agent affixed a fake Thailand Immigration stamp on his passport. However, when the passenger returned to India to visit his family, he was apprehended by Immigration Officers at the airport, as the Visa on Arrival (VoA) stamp from Thailand was dated October 2022, while the passport issue date was May 2023, confirming the VoA stamp as fake.

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How to Get X Visa Extension in India?

India X Visa: An Overview

If you’re of Indian origin and want to visit the nation for tourism, education, and other reasons.
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All foreign citizens who are visiting the country must adhere to the Special Endorsement by the Indian mission on their visas.
Foreigners who are staying in the nation for more than 180 days and possess a long-term X visa must complete their Indian visa extension process after registering FRRO or FRO.
When an individual remains for less than 180 days in one single visit, then he/she doesn’t have to register with FRO/FRRO or extend their X Visa.
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