The Top 5 Tips When Applying for an Indian Visa

The Top 5 Tips When Applying for an Indian Visa

If you are planning to visit India either for tourists or business purposes then you will need obtain the correct type of Indian visa. This process has over many years created much confusion, complication and headache for many applicants as the process can appear somewhat complex if not dealt with correctly. Therefore this article will explain essential points you will need to consider before making your India visa application.

Tip 1: Apply for the correct type of visa from the start

The part that causes the most delays are people applying for tourist visas for a trip they are actually undertaking for business purposes. If this is the case then the embassy will change the type of visa required. Therefore on the part of the form where it says what your purpose is, ensure you correctly put "business" of "tourism". Putting a mix and match will lead to errors.

Tip 2: Leave plenty of time for the Indian visa application

If you are visiting India, then ensure you have your visa before making any flight bookings and committing to a date. The visa can only be processed as quick as 3 working days and no quicker. It is possible to obtain an India business visa in a day though. Ideally a 2 week time frame is the safest time you will need to obtain your India visa.

Tip 3: Be careful when declaring your profession

There are various occupations which the embassy are sensitive too and may require more information. If you are any of the following: Writer, actor/actress, pilot, cabin crew, solicitor, journalist, publisher, policeman, civil servant, social worker, media executive then you will need to have a letter from your employer that says you will be visiting India only for holiday purposes and will not be undertaking any work (if you are applying for an Indian tourist visa that is). Having these extra documents will ensure you will not have any delays.

Tip 4: Make the embassy aware if you are leaving and re-entering India within an 8 week window

For those that are taking a side trip to another destination during their trip to India, e.g. visiting Nepal, Sri Lanka, China etc, and will need to coming through India again, then due to new Indian embassy ruling, you will need to declare this so that you can obtain the relevant paperwork for a re-entry visa. For this you will need to provide proof of your trip travel into India and out using travel itineraries, e.g. etickets, train or bus tickets whilst making your normal visa application.

Tip 5: Ensure all business visa letters are detailed and accurately

For business men that are applying for an Indian business visa, you must ensure that all the letters are accurate. Ensure that each letter contains the following information: The full name of the passport holder, the passport number, the travel dates, the purpose of the visit and the visa type required. The letters should always been on letter headed paper. Formal letters are required by the Indian embassy. For journalists, there is a separate journalist visa application required.

If you require further information on the India visa application process, then you are welcome to contact us at Rapid visas.

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