Originally Posted by
boxo
My passport expires Oct 2015 and I am going to apply for an India tourist visa for the 1st time. From what I can tell by reading this thread, I should apply for the 10 year, not the 5 year. Once my passport expires, I don't need to have the visa transferred to my new passport as long as I carry both. Out of curiosity,what does having it transferred entail - visit to the visa office and collection of $$?
yes, you are right....when you get your new passport your indian visa will continue as long as you carry the old passport....i don't know what the transfer entails or how it can be done....