[Visa Information] India (IN)

 Additional Information:
- Valid visas in expired passports are still acceptable,
  provided accompanied by a valid passport of the same
  nationality of the expired passport.
- The passport number is recorded on the Person of Indian
  Origin (PIO) Card. If the passport has been renewed, it is
  required to hold the old passport (the number of which is
  recorded on the PIO) and the new passport. 
- Holders of multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a
  validity ranging from above 3 months and up to 10 years, are
  required to have at least 60 days between visits. Those
  wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must
  contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission. 
  Travelers intending to make side-trips to neighbouring
  countries as part of the same journey, should submit details
  of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation,
  such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the
  immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain
  permission for multiple entries as part of that journey.
  The Tourist Visa is non-extendable. Visitors are required to
  register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office
  (FRRO) within 14 days of re-entry. 
- Visa exemption does not apply to nationals of Cyprus,
  Hungary, Israel, Lao People's Dem. Rep., Russian Fed. and
  Tajikistan holding diplomatic or official passport, if
  employed by an international organization. 
- Nationals of any country other than Bhutan, Maldives and
  Nepal, belonging to a Tourist Group  arriving by air for a
  stay of a specified period: Travel agency (approved by the
  Indian Ministry of Tourism) should obtain prior permission
  from the Immigration Officer in charge. The representative
  of the local travel agency will be held responsible for
  accompanying the group at all times during their stay in
  India. Permission to enter the country will be granted only
  upon submission of the name of the group, the number of
  passengers, details of the itinerary (incl. port of
  departure) and passport number, date of birth and
  nationality of each passenger.
- Holders of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) registration
  certificate (booklet) are issued with a  U  type visa. It is
  not required to carry the OCI booklet. A "U" visa cancels
  any other type of visa issued by India. If the passport is
  renewed, the OCI "U" type visa issued in the old passport
  remains valid; it is required to hold both passports. 
- Visa extensions possible, except for "T" (tourist) visas and
  Transit visas, by applying at the Ministry of Foreign
  Affairs.
- Restricted/Protected Area Permits: A permit is required for
  foreigners (SEE NOTE 23756) wishing to visit the following: 
  Protected Areas:
  - Parts of State of Manipur 
  - Parts of State of Mizoram 
  - Parts of State of Arunachal Pradesh 
  - Whole of State of Nagaland 
  - Whole of State of Sikkim 
  - Parts of State of Uttaranchal. 
  - Parts of State of Jammu and Kashmir. 
  - Parts of State of Rajasthan . 
  - Parts of State of Himachal Pradesh.
  Restricted Areas: 
  - Whole of Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands 
  - Part of the state of Sikkim.
    NOTE 23756: Not required for nationals of:
   - Bhutan travelling by air to/from Bhutan via Bagdodra;
   - Nepal travelling by air to/from Kathmandu.
   However, if surface travel is involved and nationals travel
   via restricted areas, they require a "pass" issued by
   either the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (located
   in each major Indian city) or Superintendent of police
   (located in each Indian district) or the diplomatic
   representation of India in Bhutan or Nepal.

Visa required.

 Visa Exemptions:
- Nationals of India.
- Nationals of Bhutan and Nepal. However, if arriving from
  mainland China (People's Rep.) a visa is required (note:
  does not incl. Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China)). 
- Nationals of El Salvador and Maldives for a stay of max. 90
  days.
- Holders of diplomatic passports :
 - for a max stay of 90 days, being nationals of Armenia,
   Germany, Japan, Macedonia (FYROM), Romania and Turkey; 
 - for a max. stay of 30 days, being nationals of Bangladesh.
- Holders of diplomatic and official passports:
 - being nationals of Belarus, Denmark and Singapore;
 - for a max. stay of 90 days, being nationals of Argentina,
   Brazil, Bulgaria, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Guyana,
   Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Malaysia,
   Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Paraguay, Peru,
   Russian Fed., Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, Venezuela or
   Vietnam;
 - for a max. stay of 60 days, being nationals of Cambodia or
   Syria; 
 - for a max. stay of 30 days, being nationals of Croatia,
   Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Lao People's Dem. Rep., Philippines,
   Tajikistan or Uruguay; 
- Holders of diplomatic, official and service passports being
  nationals of Nicaragua for a max. stay of 90 days.  
- Holders of diplomatic, official, servie and special
  passports being nationals of Egypt for a max. stay of 90
  days. 
- Holders of a Re-entry Permit issued by India.
- Holders of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card. 

 TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
- Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit
  [[TIRULES/R32]] time of 24 hours.
- Not applicable to stateless persons and refugees.
- Hotel facilities are available in Terminal 3 at Delhi (DEL),
  provided holding boarding card for connecting flight. 

 Merchant Seamen:
- Visa is not required for nationals of India, Buthan,
  Maldives and Nepal. 
- Merchant Seamen arriving by air in order to board a ship, or
  if arriving by ship in order to board an aircraft must
  travel on duty and hold a Seaman Book together with a
  passport and a Letter of Guarantee of the shipping company.

 Crew Members:
- Operating Crew: visa not required provided cleared on
  Temporary Landing Permit and departing at the same time.
  Positioning Crew: same regulations as for passengers apply.

 Military:
- Same regulations as for passengers apply. 

 Visa Issuance:
- Holders of normal passports issued to nationals of Cambodia,
  Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People's Dem. Rep., Myanmar,
  Luxembourg, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and Viet Nam
  (SEE NOTE 43220) (SEE NOTE 43221) (SEE NOTE 43222) (SEE NOTE
  43223) traveling as tourist or visiting family or friends
  can obtain a visa on arrival, for a max. stay of 30 days,
  provided holding:  
  - passport which must valid at least 6 months on arrival;
  and
  - return/onward ticket; and
  - sufficient funds; and
  - one passport size photograph; and
  - re-entry permit, if required by country of nationality.
  Fee: USD 60.-, or equivalent in INR.  
  Visa on arrival allows only a single entry for a max. of 2
  times in a calendar year with a minimum gap of 60 days
  between each visit.
  
    NOTE 43220: Facility available at Chennai (MAA) airport.
    NOTE 43221: Facility available at Delhi (DEL) airport.
    NOTE 43222: Facility available at Kolkata (CCU) airport. 
    NOTE 43223: Facility available at Mumbai (BOM) airport. 

 Warning:
- Holders of normal passports issued by Pakistan are required
  to hold two copies of their visa application form (issued by
  the Indian Mission concerned).

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06 Aug 2012 / 21:36 [UTC]