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How to get a visa for india tourism?

Bidding requirements and procedures

1. Fill in a complete and signed visa application form;

2. All forms must be filled in in English capital letters;

3. A valid passport with at least two blank pages (valid for at least six months from the date of visa application);

4. A passport information page and a signature page;

5. Recent blue passport photo (4.5× 3.5cm);

6. Provide corresponding certification materials according to the visa type.

Bidding organ

Visa agencies outside India are Indian embassies, consulates and high commissions in various countries. The visa authorities in India are the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior and the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) under the Ministry of the Interior. FRRO is located in every state, city and international airport in India.

Embassies and consulates in China only accepts visa applications directly from diplomatic and official passport holders. All ordinary passport holders who apply for an Indian visa are handled by the Indian Visa Application Center.

India has visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. China citizens who hold ordinary passports outside the Indian Consulate General in Shanghai and Guangzhou for personal reasons should apply for visas at the Indian Visa Application Center in Beijing.

The Indian Ministry of the Interior is responsible for the extension of visas and residence permits for foreigners. FRRO at India International Airport is responsible for entry-exit inspection and port visa processing. At present, only citizens of very few countries can apply for port visas in India. China citizens must obtain a visa before entering India.

For details, please consult embassies and consulates in China or Indian visa application center in China.

Matters needing attention

1. Correctly understand the validity period and stay period of Indian visas. The validity of an Indian visa refers to the last time that the holder can enter the country and stay in India, and the stay period refers to the time that the holder can stay in India after entering the country. Indian visas generally do not indicate the length of stay. The visa will take effect from the date of issuance. . If the duration of stay is indicated on the visa, you should enter the country within the validity period of the visa, and the time of stay in India from the date of entry cannot exceed the period indicated on the visa. At the same time, you must leave India within the validity period of your visa, regardless of whether you stay for the time specified in the visa period. . If the duration of stay is not indicated on the visa, it means that the validity period of the visa is consistent with the duration of stay, that is, you can enter the country within the validity period of the visa and then stay until the last day of the validity period of the visa.

2. The visa type cannot be converted. After entering India, you cannot apply for a change of visa type. If you need to convert a business visa or other visa into a work visa, you must return to China and re-apply to the Indian Visa Center in China.

India visa processing flow

1. The Indian visa processing center must first queue up for an equal sign. During the equal sign period, take a magazine from the Indian Tourism Bureau to read. The magazine rack is placed on the right side of the numbering machine and the left side of the processing counter. If you want to help many people submit material applications, it is recommended to sort out each person's individual materials to save time for later submission.

2. When the Indian visa arrives, show the number bar to the counter staff and it may be taken away. Then hand over all the materials mentioned above to the staff. If you want to apply for more than one person, please submit all the materials in turn, instead of submitting all the materials together.

If all goes well in visa application in India, you will receive a receipt and a copy of your passport stamped with a blue seal after payment. If you choose to collect your passport instead of mailing it, you need to keep this copy and show it when you collect your passport.

4. Wait and check out. Generally, it takes 5 working days to sign in and sign out. During this period, you can check the visa processing status of Shanghai Visa Center online.

When you get your passport, you need to bring a copy of your passport with a blue stamp. If you entrust someone else to collect it, you need to bring a copy of the client's passport and attach a power of attorney written by the client.

Legal basis:

Regulations on the Administration of Entry and Exit of Foreigners

Article 7 When applying for a visa, a foreigner shall fill in an application form and submit his passport or other international travel documents, as well as photos that meet the requirements and materials related to the reasons for applying.

Article 9 If the visa issuing authority considers that it meets the conditions for issuance after examination, it shall issue visas of corresponding categories. If it is necessary to apply for a residence certificate after entry, the visa authority shall indicate the time limit for applying for a residence certificate after entry on the visa.