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can i travel to india with a tourist visa

by Shyanne Little PhD Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Which Visa Categories Are Travelers Allowed to Use to Enter India? Passengers with a visa or e-Visa issued by India can now travel. Tourist visas with a validity of 10 years are no longer valid to travel to India. This does not apply to nationals of Japan and the United States of America.

Can tourist visa holders go to India?

Foreign nationals on tourist/e-tourist visas would be permitted to enter India only through designated Sea Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) or Airport ICPs by flights, including those under the Vande Bharat Mission or 'air bubble' scheme or by any flights as allowed by Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Are Indian tourist visas still suspended?

All existing visas—except electronic visas (e-Visas), tourist visas and medical visas, which remain suspended—have been restored with immediate effect. If the visa has expired, the foreign national may obtain a fresh visa under the appropriate category from the relevant Indian mission or post.

When India will resume tourist visa?

Tourists welcome in India again Since 15 November 2021, it is again possible to travel to India with a tourist visa. You can apply for the required Indian visa with the online application form on this website. You will then receive the visa by email. It allows you to travel to India for a stay of up to 30 days.

Is India open for international travel?

Yes. Travel to India for tourism and other short-term purposes resumed fully for individuals holding tourist or e-tourist visas. Valid visas, which were previously suspended due to COVID-19 precautions, have been fully reinstated and are valid for travel until their printed expiration dates.

Are India visas reinstated?

With immediate effect, the government of India has reinstated valid 5-year e-tourist visas for the nationals of 156 countries and valid 5-year regular tourist visas (paper) for all countries, given the resumption of scheduled international flights to India from March 27, 2022.

Has India restored all existing visas?

India has restored all currently valid five year e-tourist visa given to citizens of 156 countries and regular paper visa to nationals of all countries with immediate effect, two years after their suspension follow the COVID-19 outbreak.

Is my 10 year India tourist visa still valid?

Although it is a 10 Year Indian Visa for US citizens, you can't stay in India for a consecutive 10 years. So if you plan to go to India with the 10 Year Indian Visa for US citizens, you can only stay for up to 180 days.

Are old Indian visas still valid?

The Government of India has decided to permit all OCI/PIO card holders regardless of which country passport they hold. (i) The Government of India has restored all existing visas, which had been suspended earlier, including electronic visa except e-Tourist Visa, Tourist Visa and Medical Visa.

What is the India tourist e-Visa (eTourist Visa)?

The India Tourist e-Visa is an online visa which allows eligible citizens to visit India for a maximum stay of 90 consecutive days for touristic pu...

How long is the India tourist e-Visa valid for?

The India online visa for tourism is valid for 365 days from the date of issue and is a multiple entry visa. The business e-Visa is also valid for...

Who can apply for an India tourist e-Visa ?

By using the visa checker at the top of this page, you can check if are eligible for an India Tourist e-Visa,   online medical visa, or business e...

What are the requirements for obtaining an e-Visa for India?

To apply online for an Indian e-Tourist visa, it is necessary to have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry. The p...

How long can I stay in India?

The India e-Tourist visa online allows a maximum stay of 90 days in the country. It is a multiple-entry visa, which means that holders may use the...

What are the restrictions of India online e-Visa?

The India e-Tourist online visa is issued for short term stays for tourism purposes, like holidays, recreation and sightseeing, transit while on a...

When should I apply for the tourist e-Visa online?

Eligible citizens are required to apply for the India online visa for tourism, business, or medical travel at least 4 days before the intended date...

What ports of entry can I use with the tourist e-Visa?

India tourist, business, or medical e-Visa holders may only enter India through one of the following authorized ports of entry. Airports: Ahmedaba...

Is the business e-Visa the same as an investor visa?

No. The India Business e-visa allows eligible citizens short stays to conduct business activities in India, including establishing a business ventu...

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