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Visiting India: which visa do you need?

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For diplomatic reasons, entry to each country's borders is regulated by the visa and passport system. The visa in question is a pass into the territory of a foreign country for a set period of time. The relationship between each country can influence the price or necessity of a visa.

Which visa do you need and at what price?

In order to "visit" India, you need to apply for a tourist visa. The tourist visa will then allow you to visit India. The visa remains valid for 10 years for a stay of 3 months or less. In addition to the usual visa application documents, you'll need your travel itinerary.

With the advancement of technology, it is now possible to apply for tourist e-visas online, saving you a trip to the Indian consulate. You'll need to fill in your application form online, on the agency's website, then mail in your application and the required documents.

Some countries, such as Japan and Mongoliahave signed individual agreements with India to enable their citizens to pay much less for visas. Citizens of Argentina, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uruguay and Vanuatu do not have to pay a visa fee.

For other countries, the tourist visa fee is 150 $ plus a fee of 19.90 $.

Electronic tourist visa

Visit Indian electronic tourist visa is an official document for entering and travelling in India. It is attached electronically to your passport. There are generally three types of Indian electronic tourist visa. One is valid for 30 days and allows double entry. Another is valid for one year and allows multiple entries. Finally, one is valid for 5 years, allowing multiple entries. All applicants must have a valid passport before applying for an Indian e-visa online. Tourist e-visas are non-transferable.

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