The Government of India and its Visa Policies Tourist Visa on Arrival

TOURIST VISA ON ARRIVAL (T-VoA) SCHEME The Government of India has announced a scheme of granting Tourist Visa on Arrival for the citizens of eleven countries. The scheme is valid for citizens of the countries mentioned below planning to visit India on single entry strictly for the purpose of tourism and for a short period of upto a maximum of 30 days. The salient features of the scheme are given below: WHO IS ELIGIBLE: -Citizens with valid passports of the following countries: Cambodia, Finland, Indonesia, Japan , Laos, Luxembourg, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam. -Visiting India for the purpose of tourism (recreation, sight -seeing, visiting friends and relatives) - Fulfills all other criteria for grant of normal tourist visa to India like assured financial standing (production of return ticket and proof of availability of sufficient funds to spend in India), passport of at least six month validity and reentry permit if required. WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE: - Citizens of the above countries who was or whose parents or grand parents (paternal or maternal) was born in, and was permanently resident in Pakistan. - Persons holding Diplomatic/ Official passports - A person who is a resident of India and /or works in India -A person who is declared persona non grata by Government of India and is not the subject of a black list or any warning circular or other restrictive list VALIDITY The Visa on Arrival is valid for a single entry into India for a period of upto 30 (thirty) days.This Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible and will be issued at arrival only at the designated international airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Only two visits on a Tourist Visaon-Arrival shall be permissible in a calendar year and there shall be a gap of at least two months between each visit.

FEE The fee for the visa on arrival is USD 60 (Sixty United States Dollars) or equivalent amount in Indian Rupees per passenger (including children).

Types of visa
Type Tourist Visa Period 6 months Documents required Documents supporting the applicants financial standing Letter from the sponsoring organisation

Business Visa One or more years Student Visa

For the duration of the academic course of Proof of admission to recognized study or for a period of five years Universities/Institutions in India whichever is less Maximum For 15 Days For the duration of the conference or seminar Evidence of onward travel to a destination outside India Letter of invitation from the organiser of the conference Documents from registered medical institutions/ doctors supporting the need for medical treatment along with letters from Indian medical institution.

Transit Visa Conference Visa

Medical Visa Upto one year or the period of medical treatment whichever is less. Visa can be granted to Attendant who is a blood relation to the patient and is co-terminus with the Medical Visa Visa on Arrival Only for citizens of Finland, Luxembourg, Singapore, New Zealand, Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar.

Visa Application Form Visa application form is available at the office of Indian Embassy/ High Commission/Consulate in the country where the applicant resides. Visa form for nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh are generally different. All applicants, including children need to apply for Visa in separate visa forms. Procedure for obtaining Visa Visas can be applied for in person or by post at Indian Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate based in the country from where the candidate intends to depart for India. You are requested to contact the nearest Indian mission for details.Specific visas are granted for a variety of purposes that are aforementioned.

Requirements for Visa Generally the following documents are required for obtaining Indian Visa. However, the requirement may vary from country to country. Original passport valid for at least 6 months

 Visa fee Two passport size photographs Supporting documents, where necessary Duly completed application form Disclaimer: The above is only for information. You are requested to contact the nearest Indian Mission (Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate) or visit their websites for up-to-date information regarding visas, fees, procedures, etc.