Tourist Visa
TOURIST VISA
Tourist Visa is granted to a Foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India and whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sight-seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives, attending a short term yoga programme. No other activity/purpose is permissible on a Tourist Visa.
Validity: 1 year ( Single/Multiple)
Documents Required:
a) Two recent colour photographs (size: 2 x 2 inches) showing full frontal view of face against a white background to be pasted on the application form. Photograph should not be stapled.
b) Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the contemplated stay in India with photocopy;
c) Copy of the confirmed return ticket needs to be attached with the visa application at the time of the submission of the application.
(Note : Stay in India on Tourist Visa is allowed for 90 days only, at a time)
d) Proof of financial standing (recent bank statement, sponsorship letter, etc.);
e) Accommodation arrangements / hotel bookings.
*In case of non-Filipino applicants who are not resident in Philippines, reasons for applying for visa from Manila
The provision relating to 2 months gap between two visits of a foreign national to India on a Tourist Visa has been reviewed by the Government. It has been decided to lift the restriction of two-month gap on re-entry of foreign nationals coming to India except in case of nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh, foreigners of Pakistan origins and Stateless persons and in such a case, permission should be sought from the Head of Indian Mission in the region and registration would be required within 14 days of arrival in India with the FRRO.
Fees:
For payment of fees please go through the following advisory : https://www.eoimanila.gov.in/news_detail.php?catid=2&newsid=390
Processing Time: 3 working days