Thursday, 19 March 2015

Guide to Apply an Indian Visa

There are around 43 countries that have the facilities of getting Indian tourist visa on arrival. What if you don’t belong to these limited countries and want to visit India?

If you are planning to visit India and have not applied for an Indian visa, here’s how you will apply for the same. This particular article concentrates on the types of visa required for India.

Applying for a Tourist Visa:

The validity of tourist visas is only six months. However, it depends on the nationality of the concerned person. The validity of tourist visas are different from country to country. Some issue visas for three months (shorter period), while other countries have visa validity up to one year.

Countries, such as Mexico, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Finland, Brazil, New Zealand, Chiles, etc. can issue visas for five years.There are total eighteen countries that can apply visas with validity up to five years. The United States of America can issues Indian visas with validity up to ten years.

Prices of Tourist Visas:

The prices of Indian tourist visas vary from one country to another.For a United States tourist, it might cost up to $76. Tourists from the USA can seek India tours from USA to avail maximum benefits. For a UK tourist, it might cost something around £92. If you are coming from Australia, you will be charged an amount of 95 Australian dollars.

How to Apply Indian Visas?

Applying for an Indian visa has become very easy and simple. Go to online and find the application form and complete the form with all correct information. Read the instructions carefully before filling-out the form.Further, submit your passport along with the visa application form and fee. Further make sure that the passport has at least six months validity with some blank pages left. Add you recent passport sized photograph with details of your tour.There are countries that ask for proof of residential address and flight tickets copies.

PAP or Protected Area Permit:


Those who are interested in visiting some remote areas that are actually banned for foreigners might need a Protected Area Permit. These places are mainly close to bordersor have any security reasons and to visit these areas, you would need to obtain a PAP.Some of these areas are Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Arunachal Pradesh.You might need a PAP to visit Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir.These places have forbidden individuals, but trekkers and hikers can explore the areas.


Disclaimer:     The above information is for reference only for latest information please log on to  https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/

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