India•AsiaEntry Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-term visa for people of Indian origin (PIO) and foreign nationals of Indian descent. Preferred option for those with Indian heritage over tourist visa.
The Entry visa is recommended for people of Indian origin and foreign nationals of Indian descent. It provides longer validity and fewer restrictions than tourist visas, making it ideal for those with Indian heritage.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
1,625,000 INR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: PK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photos
4x6cm recent color photographs
Proof of Indian origin
Birth certificate, parent's passport, or ancestry documents
Character certificate
Police clearance from home country
Spouse/children documents
If applying with family members
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Advantages
- Longer validity than tourist visa
- Multiple entries over 5 years
- Fewer restrictions than tourist visa
- Family members can accompany
- Can transition to residency pathways
- Designed for people of Indian origin
Considerations
- Requires proof of Indian origin
- Embassy visit required
- Character certificate needed
- Longer processing than e-Tourist
Application Process
Apply at embassy
Submit Entry visa application showing Indian origin
Provide heritage documentation
Submit documents proving Indian ancestry
Character certificate
Provide police clearance or reference
Visa interview
Attend visa interview at embassy
Receive Entry visa
Obtain multi-entry visa valid for years
Application Forms
Entry Visa Application Form
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