Tourist Visa
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Tourist Visa

Tourist Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

16 USD

Stay Duration

Up to 6 months

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Regular tourist visa for recreation, sightseeing, casual visits to friends/relatives, and short-term yoga programs. Obtained through Indian embassy/consulate with multiple entries.

The regular Tourist visa is issued by Indian missions abroad for those visiting India for tourism purposes. It offers longer validity and more flexibility than e-Tourist visas with multiple entries over an extended period.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

case_by_case

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: PK

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Minimum 6 months validity from application date with 2 blank pages

Passport photos

4x6cm recent color photographs

Visa application form

Completed and signed application

Proof of residence

Utility bill, rental agreement, or residential proof

Proof of financial means

Bank statements or financial documents

Return ticket

Flight booking or proof of return journey

Optional

Travel itinerary

Hotel bookings or travel plans

Optional

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Advantages

  • Multiple entries over longer period
  • 6-month validity provides flexibility
  • Can be extended in India if needed
  • Allows tourism and recreational activities
  • No 180-day annual limit for validity (only for stay)

Considerations

  • Longer processing time (2-4 weeks)
  • Requires embassy/consulate visit
  • More documentation required
  • 180-day annual stay limitation
  • Not available as e-visa for all countries

Application Process

1

Schedule appointment

Book appointment at nearest Indian embassy/consulate

2

Complete visa application

Fill visa application form (available online or at mission)

3

Gather documents

Prepare all required supporting documents

4

Attend visa interview

Attend scheduled appointment with documents

5

Biometric collection

Provide fingerprints and photographs

6

Collect visa

Collect passport with visa stamp after processing

Application Forms

Tourist Visa Application Form

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