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Visa Overview in India

Recent reforms in visa procedures complement India’s economic growth and facilitate foreign investors to do business in India.

For instance, the recent merger of Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) schemes has simplified the visa/ citizenship rules under a single set of guidelines.* Additionally, most parts of the visa process and foreigner registration in India have been made online. 

Moreover, Government of India has issued certain relaxations in the Visa and Travel restrictions to permit certain categories of Foreign Nationals to come to India during COVID-19. Read More

  • E-tourist Visa (Valid for 166 countries)

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* After 30 September 2018, handwritten PIO cards are considered invalid travel document according to the ICAO guidelines. Click here to know more and apply for OCI card.

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    Highly skilled individuals intending to take up employment

    Max duration: 5 years or period of contract, whichever is less extendable in India

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    Visiting India for a business purpose

    Duration: 5 years (Extendable in India)

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    For executing projects in the power and steel sectors

    Duration: 1 year or for actual duration of the project/ contract

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    For accompanying families of foreign nationals

    Max duration: 5 years (Extendable in India)

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    Max duration: 30 days (Not extendable in India)

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    Max duration: Duration of conference

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    For travellers passing through India

    Max duration: 15 days (Not extendable in India)

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    Pursuing research in any field

    Max duration: 5 years (Extendable in India)

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    For seeking medical treatment in India at a recognized and specialized hospitals and treatment centres

    Max duration: 1 year 

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