The duration of stay in India , for each visit on an India tourist visa or business visa is only for a period of 6 months even though a valid India travel visa may be for more than 6 months.

India travel visa is given for a period for which India passport is valid. For example, if a India passport is valid until April 30,2003 and an applicant is applying for 5 years visa on December 31,1999 , the applicant will not be issued a 5 years visa as the passport expires before the 5 year visa.

The following rules apply for India passport and India visa.

• India passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany India visa applications.

• Paste one photo and staple the other one on the India visa form at specified place.

• Foreigners holding other nationalities (other than the country where applying for visa), should submit proof of long-term (at least three years)/ permanent residence in the country (where applying). For citizen of other countries, a reference has to be made to their country of residence for which an additional fee is applicable and will involve extra processing time. Please refrain from making inquiries about the status of application during this time.

• Following India visas are available from the Indian missions abroad:

• India Tourist Visa
• India Business Visa
• India Student Visa
• India Transit Visa
• India Visa To Missionaries
• India Journalist Visa
• India Conference Visa
• India Employment Visa
  

India travel visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. The High Commission reserves the right on granting and deciding type/duration of India visa irrespective of the fees tendered at the time of making application.

Granting of India tourist visa does not confer the right of entry to India and is subject to the discretion of the Immigration Authorities. India visa can be applied for in person or by post at the High Commission of India in London .

Note : The instruction and information given here is general in nature, however for updated and specific information visit the government site.