Applying for new visa whilst still holding current one
Sep 16, 2013, 1:54 am
#1
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Applying for new visa whilst still holding current one
Hi all,
I have a UK passport with a 6 month Indian business visa which expires 25th October. Due to some bad planning on my part, my next trip to India spans the expiry date (arrive 23rd, depart 27th). I was just wondering, is it possible to apply for a new visa with an existing one in place?
I have a UK passport with a 6 month Indian business visa which expires 25th October. Due to some bad planning on my part, my next trip to India spans the expiry date (arrive 23rd, depart 27th). I was just wondering, is it possible to apply for a new visa with an existing one in place?
Sep 16, 2013, 8:14 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2011
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i am not an expert, but i did stay at holiday inn and read this in FAQ:
https://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/faqs
Question: Can I hold two active Indian visas at the same time?
Answer: No, the Indian government will not permit two valid visas at the same time. Your currently active visa will need to be cancelled upon approval and issuance of a second visa.
it seems to me you can apply and they will cancel the first one somehow, might be best to call them in your place of visa issuance.
https://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/faqs
Question: Can I hold two active Indian visas at the same time?
Answer: No, the Indian government will not permit two valid visas at the same time. Your currently active visa will need to be cancelled upon approval and issuance of a second visa.
it seems to me you can apply and they will cancel the first one somehow, might be best to call them in your place of visa issuance.
Sep 16, 2013, 11:53 pm
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while i have never had the need to apply for an indian visa, i have applied for visas at several other countries like the us, uk, canada, singapore, schengen & a bunch of others towards the end of expiry of my current visa....there has never been a problem....my visa has always been approved & they simply cancel the earlier one....
similarly, you shouldn't have a problem with your indian visa....
similarly, you shouldn't have a problem with your indian visa....
