Tourist Visa

About

One of the key drivers of economic development and job creation in india is tourism. In the last three years, India's performance in the tourist sector has made impressive strides. International Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from tourism climbed to 94,4870 Million INR in 2012, and there were over 20 million more foreign visitors.

You need a tourist visa if you want to visit India for travel or tourism. Only foreigners without a place of residency or employment in India who are travelling for leisure, sightseeing, a quick visit to see friends and family, etc. are eligible for a tourist visa.

Eligibility

The tourist visa to India is valid for;

  • foreign travellers planning on visiting the country for tourism and sightseeing.
  • those applying for medical treatment in India.
  • those paying their family or friends a casual visit.

Documents

While applying for this visa, you must provide;

  • A passport that is good to use for at least six months.
  • A passport-sized photograph attached to the documents.
  • Proof that you can support your visit financially.
  • You should not have a criminal background.
  • Documents of medical history if you are to undergo treatment there.

Process

When to Apply
You should apply for this visa once you have all the required documents and meet the eligibility requirements. Moreover, look for the visa processing time and apply accordingly.

Visa Processing Time
The majority of e-Tourist visa requests are granted in 2-4 business days. The Indian visa is sent to travellers by email. Depending on various factors, it can take longer. Consequently, you should be ready for any form of delay.

How to Apply
You are required to apply for a travel visa online or visit the nearest embassy for that matter. After that, you need to provide the required documents and pay the required fee. You may also consult professionals to avoid any trouble.

Duration & Fees

Duration
From the day of arrival in India, the visa will be valid for 30 days. A copy of the Travel Visa should be brought along by the applicant while travelling. At immigration upon arrival in India, the applicant's biometric information will be required to be taken.

Fees
Each traveller must pay a 25 USD tourist visa fee, not including the debit card interchange fee. Once paid, the travel visa fee is not refundable. The application will not process if the fee is not paid four days prior to your anticipated departure date.

Extension

This visa is extendable and you must apply before the previous one expires. On the e-FRRO portal in India, you can submit an online application to request this extension.

Highlights

Business
A tourist visa can be used to carry out business meetings.

Dependants
Your dependents will require a separate visa.

Extension
The visa is extendable.

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