Visa for India
If you are planning a trip to India, along with a valid passport, you would also require an Indian Visa. Contact the respective Indian embassy in your country and apply for the visa. One can also apply online through www.immigrationindia.nic.in. Travisa Outsourcing in US is the authorized firm to issue visa for India. Similarly, VSF Global, issues visa for India in the countries like UK, Australia, France, Thailand, China and Sri Lanka.
While applying for a visa, you need to inform the authorities at the embassy regarding the purpose of visit. You will be required to submit the passport along with current passport size photographs and supporting documents if asked for. As per the purpose of the visa, you are issued a traveler’s visa, student’s visa, work visa, etc. All these visas are mostly multiple entry visas.
A foreigner cannot stay more than six months during the visit. However, extended visa can be issued but are subject to discretion. Duration for which a visa is issued can range from three months to 10 years depending upon the country from where the visa is being issued and also the purpose of the visit.
For those visiting less than 72 hours in India can obtain a Transit Visa, as soon as they arrive in India.
The decision to issue a visa is up to the Indian embassy. Contact the Indian embassy officials of your area for current information.