Foreign Nationals desirous of coming into India are required to possess a valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa.
There is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in India and no fee is charged for immigration facilities at the airports. Foreign passengers should ensure that they are in possession of valid Indian Visa before they start their journey to India except nationals of Nepal and Bhutan who do not require visa to enter India and nationals of Maldives who do not require visa for entry in India for a period up to 90 days (a separate Visa regime exists for diplomatic/official passport holders).
The Consular Passport and Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for issuance of Indian visas to the foreign nationals for their visit for various purposes. This facility is granted through various Indian missions abroad.
Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. The High Commission reserves the right on granting and deciding type/duration of visa irrespective of the fees tendered at the time of making application. Granting of Visa does not confer the right of entry to India and is subject to the discretion of the Immigration Authorities.
Certain parts of the country have been designated protected or restricted areas that require special permits and in some cases prior government authorisation. Intent to visit a specific restricted region should be indicated when applying for a visa and a permit will be granted to visit that region only. An additional form must be completed. Passengers are advised to check with the tourist board for up-to-date information before departure.
Specific Visas are granted for a variety of purposes. Listed below in a tabular form are the types of visa; categorized on the basis of purpose of staying in India.
Types of visa |
Type |
Period |
Documents required |
Tourist Visa |
6 months |
Docs supporting the applicant's financial standing |
Business Visa |
One or more years |
Letter from the sponsoring organisation |
Student Visa |
For the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years whichever is less |
Proof of admission to recognized Universities/Institutions in India |
Transit Visa |
Maximum For 15 Days |
Evidence of onward travel to a destination outside India |
Conference Visa |
For the duration of the conference or seminar |
Letter of invitation from the organiser of the conference |
Visa Application Form
Visa application form is available at the office of Indian Embassy in the country where the NRI/PIO resides. Visa form for nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh are generally different. All NRIs/PIOs, including children (who don't possess OCI or PIO card) need to apply for Visa in separate visa forms.
Procedure for obtaining Visa
Visas can be applied for in person or by post at the High Commission of India based in the country from where the candidate intends to depart for India. 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
Visa for NRIs and PIOs
Persons of Indian Origins and Non-Resident Indians who possess either OCI (Overseas Indian Citizenship) or PIO card don't need Indian Visa. OCI and PIO give them the freedom to visit India without visa. OCI and PIO cards are multi-purpose life long visa for visiting India.
However, those NRIs and PIOs who don't have OCI or PIO card can apply for and get Indian visa through the procedure mentioned above.
For more details visit our Section on '
Indian Missions/Embassies Abroad'
For more information, please visit the site
http://mha.nic.in/uniquepage.asp?Id_Pk=535
Source: india.gov.in
Invitation letters will be issued to following categories of participants of AIOC 2010
- Plenary/Invited Speakers
- Members of International Advisory Committee and other Committees
- Presenters of papers at the Conference
- Nominees of Exhibitors
- All other participants. Interested in AIOC 2010
For issuing Invitation Letter the Registration Form must be filled. The Registration Fee may be paid now (preferably).
Important:
Please send the following information in order to send the Letter of Invitation: registration number, title, full name, nationality, date and place of birth, present address, city, zip/postal code, country, fax number and address, passport information (passport number, date, place of issue, and validity), occupation, purpose of visit, and expected duration of stay.
Kindly send the above information to confsales@saharaglobal.in