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Who
requires a Visa?
What
documents will be required?
Time required to issue a Visa
What
is the cost of a Visa?
How
long is the Visa valid for?
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Who requires a visa?
Required by all
What documents will be required?
Passport valid for at least 8 months required by all.
Application to: Embassy or High Commission (or Consular section
at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements:
(a) Passport valid for up to 8
months.
(b) Completed application form. Nationals of Pakistan and
Bangladesh must complete special application forms; nationals of Sri
Lanka, UK nationals with dual nationality or of other origin, and
other special cases, may be required to complete additional
application forms. Personal interviews in some cases may also be
necessary.
(c) Two passport-size photos. Nationals of Pakistan will
require five.
(d) Fee (postal orders or bank drafts only).
(e) Stamped
addressed special delivery envelope.
Business (a)-(e) and, (f) A
letter from their employer stating the reason of the visit and an
invitation from the company in India and a letter of introduction from
UK company addressed to the Embassy. Transit (a)-(e) and, (f) Proof of
onward travel. Student (a)-(e) and,
(f) Proof of admission to
appropriate university/educational institution.
Time required to issue visa:
Personal applications can normally be processed the same day. Postal
applications may take up to 15 working days or longer.
For nationals of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, non-UK citizens and Restricted
Area Permits: 7 days or sometimes much longer.
For British nationals with dual nationality and other special cases,
authorisation from India is required and the time taken to process the
visa will vary according to individual cases.
Care should be taken not to apply to late (to avoid unforeseen delays)
or too early, since visas are issued on receipt of passport and are
valid from date of issue and not date of travel.
What is the cost of a visa?
The following prices are for UK nationals only; prices for other
nationals vary. Tourist: £30 (6 months). Business: £30 (6 months); £50
(1 year); £90 (2 years). Transit: £8 (up to 72 hours, single or
double-entry). Long-term/Entry (these are only issued to nationals of
Indian origins): £90 (5 years). Journalist, Student, Employment and
Conference visas are also available (contact the Embassy or High
Commission for details).
Note: Nationals of Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Jamaica, Korea
(Democratic Republic), Maldives, Mongolia, Mauritius, Poland, Slovak Republic,
South Africa and Uruguay are exempt from visa fees.
Note: (a) The High Commission in London reserves the right to decide
on the duration of the visa notwithstanding the minimum fee. (b)
Restricted Area Permits are needed to visit some areas (see below).
(c) Non-UK nationals applying in the UK need to pay an additional £10
(£15 for US passport holders) unless holding proof of at least 1-year
residence in the UK. (d) A £1 fee may be required for postal
applications, depending on consulate.
How long is the visa valid for?
Tourist: up to 6 months from date of issue; Business: up to 2 years;
Transit: normally 72 hours, valid for 15 days from date of issue;
Long-term: up to 5 years, although individual visits are not expected
to exceed 6 months.
Other information:
Temporary residence: Prior permission should be sought before
entry into India.
Restricted and protected areas: Certain parts of the country
have been designated protected or restricted areas that require
special permits and in some cases prior government authorisation which
is easily obtained. Intent to visit a specific restricted region
should be indicated when applying for a visa and a permit will be
granted to visit that region only. Passengers are advised to check
with India Tourism for up-to-date information before departure.
The following states are subject to some restrictions: Assam, Andaman
& Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, West
Bengal.
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Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Indian embassy for information on what
documentation you may require to enter India.
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