If you plan to travel to India, you have to
obtain a valid visa before you enter. There are several different types of
visas available to foreigners, so it's important that you choose the
appropriate one for your trip. Visas are differentiated by the purpose of your
travel and the length of your stay.
1 Determine what type of visa is
appropriate for your trip. You can get tourist visas that are valid for 6
months, 1 year, 5 years or 10 years. Business and student visas are also
available for 1 year.
2 Visit the Indian Embassy or one of the
Indian Consulates located in Chicago, San Francisco, New York or Houston to
apply for your visa in person. This usually can be done in the same day.
Alternatively, you can apply through the mail, but it takes longer.
3 Provide your trip information, passport
number, photographs, visa fee and completed application for your visa. Check
that you sent everything you need if you are applying through the mail, or your
visa could be delayed.
4 Wait for your visa to arrive. If you sent
your application materials through the mail, it could take several weeks for
your visa to be sent back to you. Plan to apply early enough to allow for
mailing delays.
5 Show your visa along with your passport
and disembarkation card when you arrive in India. Check that your passport has
been stamped correctly before you leave immigration so there are no problems
during your stay.
6 Get registered at a foreigner's
registration office in one of India's main cities within 14 days if you are
traveling on a visa that's valid for more than 180 days.
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