Originally Posted by
Mr. Bean
When you mean 'Tourist' what is the letter type of visa that you are holding? That is, what is the first letter of the visa number?
I have an OCI visa, which starts with 'U' (as all OCI visas seem to do). It is, of course, a lifelong visa. I don't know what category it fits into, but I would not imagine that I need a separate visa to "do business" in India.
Another person in my family has the 10-year multiple entry tourist visa, but I forget the letter designation. Probably you could just check the terms on an indian consulate website.
OCI is a multi-purpose, multi-entry lifelong visa (basically Permanent Resident Status) given to people who are descendents (upto 2 generations) of those who are/were Indian Citizens. You can turn up tomorrow and live there forever!
Just checked my old 5 year visa, although the category is "X", the small print at the bottom of the visa clearly states:
Visa for tourist, non-extendable, change of purposes not allowed, not valid for protected, restricted and cantonment areas