Visa to India
Foreign Nationals desirous of coming into India are required to possess a valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa.
There is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in India and no fee is charged for immigration facilities at the airports. Foreign passengers should ensure that they are in possession of valid Indian Visa before they start their journey to India except nationals of Nepal and Bhutan who do not require visa to enter India and nationals of Maldives who do not require visa for entry in India for a period up to 90 days (a separate Visa regime exists for diplomatic/official passport holders).
The Consular Passport and Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for issuance of Indian visas to the foreign nationals for their visit for various purposes. This facility is granted through various Indian missions abroad.
Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. The High Commission reserves the right on granting and deciding type/duration of visa irrespective of the fees tendered at the time of making application. Granting of Visa does not confer the right of entry to India and is subject to the discretion of the Immigration Authorities .
An India tourist visa has a validity of 6 months to 10 years. This is a multiple entry visa. Each entry has a limited duration of 6 months.
India tourist visas are usually issued the same day for walk-ins who arrive before 12:30. Applications that are mailed in take 10 business days.
The fee for the India tourist visa depends on the length of validity. The fees are $60 for up to 6 months, $85 for 6 months to 1 year and $150 for more than 1 year to 10 years.
FOR further info please visit:
http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport.php
http://www.incredibleindia.org/
Requirements for Visa
1. Original passport valid for at least 6 months
2. Correct visa fee
3. Two passport size photographs (5 photographs in case of Pakistani Nationals)
4. Supporting documents, where necessary
5. Duly completed application form (Pakistani and Bangladeshi Nationals need to apply on special application forms)
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