OVERVIEW OF INDIAN VISA TYPES:

INDIAN TOURIST / VISIT VISA:

Planning a beach holiday in Kerala? Going to Goa? Embarking on a tour of India? On you way to marvel at the Taj Mahal? Ready to discover the mystery of Rajasthan?

This is the standard visa required for a holiday in India. The Indian tourist visa is generally issued for a six months period and allows for multiple entries into the country over that period. Certain nationalities are issued a reduced 3 month visa.

Non UK passport holders that have been resident in the UK for more than 12 months are required to show proof of one year UK residence by way of a 12 months old original bank statement or utility bill AND their most recent original bank statement or utility bill. The proof of residence qualifiesthe application for the standard processing time of 3 - 4 work days.

Applicants with less than twelve months UK residence require additional letter from their UK employer/university and additional completed/signed Non Residence Form. The visa application processing time in this instance is in excess of 10 - 15 work days as the applicant's detail have to be referred back to the their home county's ministry of interior.

Please click here for details of additional documents required from persons not holding a UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.

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INDIA TRANSIT VISA:
Visa Category- Tourist / Visit Visa

Transit visas are for the sole purpose of transiting through India to reach a destination outside of India. The visa must be used within 15 days of the date of issue and has a validity period of just 3 days. Change of purpose is not allowed. The visa is generally issued for single or double entry only and full onward itinerary supporting documentation is required as part of the visa application.

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STUDENT VISA FOR INDIA:
Visa Category- Tourist / Visit Visa

Student visas are for the sole purpose of bona fide students pursuing studies at recognised institutions in India. The multiple entry visa is issued for the period of study as approved by the educational institution in India.
Additional Requirements: Original corrospondence from educational institution in India; proof of payment for the proposed course of study.

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INDIA CONFERENCE VISA:
Visa Category- Tourist / Visit Visa

Conference visas are suitable if you are visiting India to attend a conference, meetings or seminars which are not commercial in nature. These visas are usually granted for no longer than 3 months, they are single entry only and effective from their date of issuance. Conference visas are non-extendible and non-convertible.
Additional Requirements: Letter of invitation from the host organisation in India; Letter of support from your UK employer.

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BUSINESS VISAS FOR INDIA:
Visa Category- Business Visa

Business Visa are for the purpose of conducting/attending businessmeetings to establish sales and contacts within India. Business Visas can be used to oversee the installation of product and services. The visa is typically issued as multiple entry for durations of 1 or 2 years with a maximum stay of 6 months at any one time. The duration of the visa is at the discretion of the Indian High Commission. When applying for a 2 year business visa it is advisable that the application supporting documentation corroborates the need for the visa over the requested period.

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ENTRY VISAS FOR INDIA:
Visa Category- Tourist / Visit Visa

Entry visas are suitable if you are visiting India for voluntarycharity work, joining an internship, taking part in a sporting event, mountaineering, school trip or joining/accompanying a spouse on employment visa (X-Type Visa). Entry visa are normally short-term and effective from their date of issuance. They are extendible and convertible.
Additional Requirements: Letter of invitation from the host organisation in India; Letter of support from your UK employer/your spouse employer in the UK/your educational institute in the UK.

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INDIA WORK AUTHORIZATION:
Visa Category- Employment Visa

ALL Foreign nationals are required to apply for a work permit to work in India legally. The application type that needs to be completed is an E-Type visa that has to be filed from outside of India . The visa gains the applicant entry to India, the visa is then extended in by the MHA/FRRO in the state local to the place of employment

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