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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.
Visa can be applied for in person or by post at the High Commission of
India in London. Visa applications from persons not ordinarily residing
in the UK or from people of Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan
origin are considered only in the High Commission of India, London and
Consulate General of India, Birmingham and their processing may take
one week or in some cases much longer. Applicants not ordinarily
resident in the UK and Sri Lankan nationals are required to complete an
additional form. Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals have to file
special visa application forms. In the following cases processing of
applications will take longer: (a) British Nationals holding dual
nationality or of other origin, (b) applicants not resident in the UK,
(c) where clearance from India is mandatory, (d) visitors to restricted
areas and (e) certain cases where documents may need to be verified.
Visa Section will contact the applicant about the time of delivery for
such passports. Please note that each application is examined
individually and the time taken for issuing Visa will vary from case to
case.
Visitors to restricted/protected areas need special
permits and for this purpose an additional form has to be completed.
Please contact the High Commission of India, London if you wish to
ascertain whether any of the places you intend to visit fall in the
category of restricted/protected areas.
Specific Visas are
granted for a variety of purposes. The principal types of Visa issued
are mentioned below. Please contact the High Commission of India for
further details if you are visiting India for purposes other than
tourism, such as journalism, conferences, yoga, voluntary work,
mountaineering or other expeditions. The visa application form is,
however, the same. Separate forms are available for Pakistani and
Bangladeshi Nationals. |
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Requirements for Visa |
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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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Additional requirements for different types of Visa are given below. |
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Tourist Visa
Tourists
wishing to visit India will normally be granted tourist Visa, effective
from the date of issue. Tourist Visa are non-extendible and
non-convertible. Travel Agents who have to visit India frequently may
be granted tourist Visa for a longer duration. |
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Business Visa
Business
Visa are normally granted for 3 or 6 months. However, multiple-entry
Business Visa for up to 2 years validity may be granted to
technicians/experts going to India in pursuance of bilateral agreements
or joint venture projects having government approval. |
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Student and Employment Visa
Student
Visa can be obtained on furnishing proof of admission to recognized
Universities/Institutions in India. Employment Visa can also be
obtained on furnishing of proof of employment with companies in India. |
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Transit Visa
Transit
Visa are valid for halts of up to 72 hours in India within 15 days from
the date of issue of the visa and must be obtained before departure.
Transit Visa cannot be obtained from immigration counters at ports of
entry in India. Evidence of onward travel to a destination outside
India is required. |
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Entry Visa
Entry
Visa are issued to persons of Indian origin for a duration of up to 5
years. These can be obtained, depending on the purpose of visit and
eligibility, on a case by case basis. |
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