VISA for turnaournd transit in BOM
Feb 6, 2014, 8:09 pm
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VISA for turnaournd transit in BOM
Bought three(3) of the IAD-BOM BF tickets for $2400 in March--same day turns; arrive in BOM on the evening flight and turn around and fly back to hours later. Do I need a VISA for transit? (did a search for about 20 minutes and couldn't seem to find)
Feb 6, 2014, 8:32 pm
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I would not risk it. If you are talking about flying UA IAD-EWR-BOM, they will check to make sure everyone has a valid Indian visa before allowing you to board in EWR. No visa, no boarding.
Feb 6, 2014, 9:46 pm
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You are not in transit if you are arriving and departing to the same country. Therefore you will require a visa.
Feb 9, 2014, 4:25 am
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