Indian Entry Visa Information

Entry Visa (X)

This visa is for foreigners of Indian origin coming to visit, spouses and children of Indian citizens, and dependents of foreigners on longer term visas such as Employment, Student, and Research visas (but not Business – spouses and children should apply for tourist visas).

 

Approximate processing time:

One to three weeks

Difficulty to get:

Easy, if the main visa holder has been approved

Maximum validity:

Either five years or the same validity of the main visa holder, multiple entry

Maximum continuous stay:

180 days unless you register

What you can do:

• Same as Tourist visa as well as:
• Study in a school up to 12^th standard if you are a minor
• Participate in a sporting event if you are an athlete
• Mountaineering expeditions

What you cannot do:

• Same as Tourist visa, as well as:
• Vote
• Have a ration card

Rules:

If you are coming for mountaineering on restricted peaks, you will to use this visa and not the tourist and get a special endorsement allowing you access.

 

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