VISA RULES
GENERAL VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY / STAY IN INDIA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Visa application forms (available at www.indiacgny.org ) should be accompanied for all types of visas by two photographs and applicant's original passport should have validity of six months.
Type of Visa |
Other requirements/conditions
|
Tourist Visa |
Nil |
Transit Visa |
Copy of airline tickets |
Entry Visa |
Issued to People of Indian Origin only |
Business Visa |
Letter from the sponsoring organization indicating nature of applicant's business, probable duration of stay, validity of visa, places and organizations to be visited and also a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses etc. |
Employment Visa |
Contract with the employer |
Student Visa |
A letter confirming admission to the institution along with evidence of financial arrangements for stay in India
In case of admission in medical or paramedical courses in India , NOC from Ministry of Health, Govt. of India.
In case of admission in graduate or post graduate courses in engineering/technical institutions in India, NOC from Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education) |
Research Visa |
Approval of Ministry of Human Resource Development |
Journalist Visa |
Given to professional journalists and photographers for upto three months say in India |
Conference Visa |
Letter of invitation from the organizer of the conference |
UNITED KINGDOM
Visa application forms (available at www.hcilondon.net) should be accompanied for all types of visas by two photographs and applicant's original passport should have validity of six months.
Type of Visa |
Other requirements/conditions
|
Tourist Visa |
Nil |
Business Visa |
Letter explaining the nature of business and duration from UK company and letter of invitation from an Indian Company |
Conference Visa |
Letter of invitation from the conference organizer |
Transit Visa |
Evidence of onward travel outside India is required |
Entry Visa |
Issued to People of Indian Origin only |
Long Term Visa |
This settlement visa is issued to people of Indian origin |
Student Visa |
Letter of admission from recognized educational institution with duration of the course |
Journalist Visa |
Letter from employer where applicable
|
Employment Visa |
An employment contract signed by both the parties should be submitted |
SOUTH AFRICA
Visa application forms (available at http:// www.indconjoburg.co.za ) should be accompanied for all types of visas by two photographs, original passport (South Africa or any other country), one air ticket copy (except two for business visa) and birth certificate/South African ID.
Type of Visa |
Other requirements/conditions
|
Tourist Visa |
Nil |
Business Visa |
Two copies of invitation letter from India and two copies of letter from South African company |
Study Visa |
Letter from School, Institution or college (Duration of study must be mentioned) |
Employment Visa |
Employment Letter from company and letter of NOC from Ministry of Labour , India |
Sports Visa |
Invitation Letter from India |
MAURITIUS
Visa application forms (available at http://indiahighcom.intnet.mu) should be accompanied for all types of visas by three passport size photographs, photocopy of confirmed return air ticket and applicant's original passport should have validity of six months.
Type of Visa |
Proof/ Other requirements/conditions
|
Tourist Visa |
Hotel booking in cities intended to travel in India
Travellers cheques or receipt of exchange of money in the name of applicant $50 per day per person for stay in India or notarized letter of sponsorship from person residing in India, guaranteeing all expenses of stay, travel etc of the applicant in India or Credit Cards accompanied by covering letter of Bank |
Business Visa |
Business in Mauritius
Letter from company in Mauritius showing exact nature of business to be transacted and details of person deputed for the purpose
and
Letter from company in India , indicating the details of person, visiting India and the nature of Business |
Education
Visa for freshers |
Eligibility certificate from concerned university Nil
|
Student Visa
Extension |
Eligibility certificate from concerned university
Photocopy of college Identity Card, Bonafide certificate, Residence permit photocopy |
Note: the above VISA rules are not applicable to the holders of diplomatic and official passport.
MALAYSIA
Visa application forms (available at www.indianhighcommission.com.my) should be accompanied for all types of visas by three photographs and applicant's original passport should have validity of six months.
Type of Visa |
Other requirements/conditions
|
Transit Visa |
Confirmed Air Ticket |
Tourist Visa |
Nil |
Business Visa |
Proof of business in India |
Student Visa |
Proof of admission in recognized institution in India |
Employee Visa |
Proof of employment in India |
Other Visa |
Consult the counter |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Visa application forms (available at www.indianembassy.org.sa ) should be accompanied for all types of visas by two photographs, Saudi exit/re-entry visa on the passport and applicant's original passport should have validity of two months beyond the validity of visa,
Type of Visa |
Other requirements/conditions
|
Tourist Visa |
Letter of recommendation from sponsor |
Business Visa |
Letter of request from business establishment in Saudi Arabia |
Transit Visa |
Letter of recommendation from sponsor |
Student Visa |
Provisional admission letter from recognized educational institution in India . Letter of financial support/guardian along with a bank guarantee worth Saudi riyals Seven Thousand. Letter of recommendation from sponsor
|
Visa to visit relatives or for Medical Treatment |
Names and complete addresses of relatives to be visited in India . Medical Reports/Hospital References in case of medical treatment. Letter of recommendation from sponsor.
|
Employment Visa |
Copy of contract signed with the employer in India or letter regarding offer of ppointment in India . Letter of recommendation from sponsor. |
Diplomatic/Official Visa |
Note verbale from the applicant's embassy indicating the purpose of the visit |
CANADA
Visa application forms (available at http:// www.hciottawa.ca ) should be accompanied for all types of visas by one photograph for the business visa and two photographs for the rest and a valid passport.
Type of Visa |
Others requirements/conditions
|
Business Visa |
Letter from the applicant's company stating the purpose of visit and another letter from Indian company inviting the applicant
Additional Business Information Sheet to be filled in |
Student Visa |
Letter of admission from Government of India recognized school/institution |
Long Term Visa |
Sufficient reason with documentary proof for granting long term visa |
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