Conference Clearances from Government of
India
When you submit your visa application to the nearest Indian Embassy
or Consulate, you need to submit the Indian Government approval letters
for ICM 2010 as a part of your application.
You will need your access key.
Click here to start the download process for getting these
documents.
Passport Requirement
Foreign visitors entering India must have a passport valid for at least
6 months after their date of entry in India, except in the case of
nationals of Bhutan and Nepal who need only carry suitable means of
identification.
Visa Requirement
You are advised to contact the Indian Embassy / High Commission /
Consulate in your country in order to obtain a visa of entry. Please
apply for your visa in good time. Your travel agent may also be able to
help you.
Nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
should apply 3 months before entry into India and their application
should be supported by a Letter of Invitation from the Conference.
There is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in India. Foreign passengers
should ensure that they are in possession of valid Indian Visa before
they start their journey to India.
Exceptions - nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require visa to enter
India and nationals of Maldives do not require visa for a stay of up to
90 days.
The Consular Passport and Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of
External Affairs is responsible for issuance of Indian visas to the
foreign nationals for their visit for various purposes. This facility is
granted through various Indian missions abroad.
In case of difficulty in obtaining a visa, an invitation letter from the
conference may help, please contact the ICM Secretariat for this. The
Ministry of External Affairs of India has been notified of the
conference, and the Indian missions in all countries are in contact with
the Ministry of External Affairs.
Visa Fees
No fee is charged for immigration facilities at the airports.
Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. The
High Commission reserves the right on granting and deciding
type/duration of visa irrespective of the fees tendered at the time of
making application. Granting of Visa does not confer the right of entry
to India and is subject to the discretion of the Immigration
Authorities.
The instruction and information given here is general in nature, however
for specific information, you should contact the respective Indian
Mission.
Visa forms and fees for India vary slightly depending on the country in
which the Indian Embassy / Consulate or High Commission is located.
Timings and closed days of the various Indian embassies also vary from
country to country.
It's best to google for "India Visa ccc" where ccc is the capital city
of the country where you live.
The following links may be helpful:
http://www.india-visa.com/
http://www.eindiavisa.com/
Visa Application Form
Visa application form is available at the Indian Mission in the country
where the applicant resides. Visa form for nationals of Pakistan and
Bangladesh are generally different. All NRIs/PIOs, including children
(who donīt possess OCI or PIO card) need to apply for Visa in separate
visa forms.
The list of Indian diplomatic missions abroad can be found at
www.embassyworld.com/embassy/india.htm Visa forms may be
downloaded from www.india-visa.com
Procedure for obtaining Visa
Visas can be applied for in person or by post at the High Commission of
India based in the country from where the candidate intends to depart
for India. Specific visas are granted for a variety of purposes that are
aforementioned.
1. Travel Visa application requirements
- Valid passport, valid for at least 6 months after their date of
entry in India
- Completed application form.
(Nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh must complete special
application forms)
- Two passport-size photographs.
(Nationals of Pakistan will require five)
- Visa fee
- Stamped self-addressed delivery envelope for postal
applications.
2. Types of applicable Visa
- Tourist Visa
Validity: 6 months. The applicant is required to submit documents in
proof of his financial standing. Tourists traveling in groups of not
less than four members under the auspices of a recognized travel
agency may be considered for grant of collective tourist visa.
- Business Visa
Validity: One or more years with multiple-entry. A letter from the
sponsoring organization indicating nature of business, probable
duration of stay, places and organizations to be visited
incorporating there in a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses,
etc. should accompany the application.
- Conference Visa
Conference Visas are issued for attending conferences / seminars /
meetings in India. The Letter of Invitation from the conference is
to be submitted along with the visa application. Delegates coming to
attend conferences may combine tourism with attending conferences.
3. Visa Fees (subject to change, kindly check with Indian mission
in your country)
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Visa with validity six months |
US$ 30 |
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Visas with validity one year |
US$ 50 |
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Visas with validity one to five years |
US$100 |
4. Processing time
Personal applications are processed the same day. Postal applications
will take approximately two weeks.
5. Restricted and protected areas
Certain parts of the country have been designated protected or
restricted areas that require special permits and in some cases prior
government authorization which is easily obtained. Intent to visit a
specific restricted region should be indicated when applying for a visa
and a permit will be granted to visit that region only. Passengers are
advised to check with Indian Tourism for updated information before
departure. The following states are subject to some restrictions:
Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands,
Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim. |
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