Originally Posted by
DesertNomad
I have applied for several difficult and costly visas for independent travel: Sudan, Iran, North Korea. All took 6 weeks and were over $100. It rally wasn't a factor. The only visa I will never apply for again is for India. Total hassle requiring a copy of my driver's license, utility bill, more than $100, a 5 hour drive and just too much hassle.
It is 10 year multiple entry so I need to go back to India at least once before it expires.
I have never had any problem applying for an Indian visa. The last time I applied was in 2002. I have always received my Indian visa the same day. It maybe more difficult for people who have held an Indian passport as they are required to prove that they have renounced Indian citizenship.
Did they ask for both, or one of them. DL or a recent utility bill is considered proof of address, as it is in the U.S. too. A ten year multiple entry visa for $150 is very good deal, much better than Chinese, U.k. or the U.S. visa.