Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

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At a Glance

Processing Time

7-14 days

Application Fee

25 USD

Stay Duration

Transit

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

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

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for transiting through India to a destination outside India. Valid for 3-day stay per transit with two entries. For passengers connecting through Indian airports.

The Transit visa allows passengers to remain in India for up to 3 days while in transit to a destination outside India. It is ideal for flight connections and layovers.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months from transit date months

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: PK

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity

Passport photos

Recent color photographs

Onward ticket

Flight ticket to third country

Travel itinerary

Complete travel plan with dates

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Advantages

  • Allows airport layover activities
  • Two-entry visa for connection routing
  • Quick processing time
  • Suitable for flight connections
  • Low cost

Considerations

  • Limited to 3 days per transit
  • Requires onward ticket
  • Two entries only
  • Tightly timed for connections

Application Process

1

Apply at embassy

Submit transit visa application with travel itinerary

2

Provide documentation

Submit onward ticket and travel documents

3

Attend interview

Appear for brief visa interview

4

Obtain transit visa

Receive visa stamp in passport

Application Forms

Transit Visa Application Form

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