Rules and regulations for visa
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Rules and regulations for visa

The instruction and information given here is general in nature, however for specific information, you need to visit the Mission Site

1. Passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany visa applications.
2. Paste one photo and staple the other one on the form at specified place.
3. Foreigners holding other nationalities (other than the country where applying for visa), should submit proof of long-term (at least three years)/ permanent residence in the country (where applying). For citizen of other countries, a reference has to be made to their country of residence for which an additional fee is applicable and will involve extra processing time. Please refrain from making inquiries about the status of application during this time.
4. Following visas are available from the Indian missions abroad:
   • 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. Tourist traveling in groups of not less than four members under the auspices of a recognized travel agency may be considered for grant of collective tourist visa.
   • BUSINESS VISA
     Valid for one or more year with multiple entries. A letter from sponsoring organization indicating nature of business, probable duration of stay, places and organizations to be visited incorporating there in a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses, etc. should accompany the application.
   • STUDENT VISA
     Are issued for the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years whichever is less, on the basis of firm letters of admission from Universities/recognized colleges or educational institutions in India. Change of purpose and institutions are not permissible.
   • TRANSIT VISA
     Are issued for a maximum period of 15-days with single/double entry facilities to bonafide transit passengers only.
   • VISA TO MISSIONARIES
     Are valid for single entry and duration as permitted by Government of India. A letter in triplicate from sponsoring organization indicating intended destination in India, probable length of stay, and nature of duties to be discharged should be submitted along with guarantee for applicant's maintenance while in India.
   • JOURNALIST VISA
     Are issued to professional journalists and photographers for visiting India. The applicants are required to contact on arrival in New Delhi, the External Publicity Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and in other places, the Office of the Government of India's Press Information Bureaus.
   • CONFERENCE VISA
     Are issued for attending conferences/seminars/meetings in India. A letter of invitation from the organizer of the conference is to be submitted along with the visa application. Delegates coming to attend conferences may combine tourism with attending conferences
   • EMPLOYMENT VISA
     Are issued to skilled and qualified professionals or persons who are engaged or appointed by companies, organizations, economic undertakings as technicians, technical experts, senior executives,etc. Applicants are required to submit proof of contract/employment/engagement of foreign nationals by the company or organization.
   • FEES
     The fee structure depends on the nationality of the passport holder and type/duration of visa applied. The existing fee structure is:
     
     

     Transit Visa	US$ 5.00
     Visas with validity upto six months	US$ 30.00
     Visas with validity upto one year	US$ 50.00
     Student Visa	US$ 50.00
     Visas with validity between one to five years	US$100.00

     
     Visa fees indicated in US$ are payable in local currencies as well. Visa fees are not refundable except in cases where a visa already issued is cancelled thereafter.
   • PROCESSINGDURATION
     Depends on the type of visa applied.