Can I travel to India if my visa has expired?
A: If you have a valid visa in your old passport that has expired, your visa is still valid. You can travel to India using both the old and the new passports, as long as your nationality and passport particulars remain the same. There is no procedure to get it transferred in the new passport.
Is it possible to enter India with a new passport?
It was possible to enter India with a new passport and the valid visa in the old passport last year. However I can't get any official confirmation on the current status.
What can I do if my Indian passport has expired?
Airline will deny you boarding with expired passport. Only thing you can do is go to nearest Indian embassy and renew the passport. It can take two weeks. If it is urgent to travel, you can directly approach the consulate and they will provide an emergency document that is valid only for returning to India.
Can I use a visa in my old passport?
In general, when your passport expires or is cancelled, all the visas inside it are automatically cancelled as well. Unless you have specific confirmation that you can use a visa in an old passport, assume that any visas in your old passport are not valid for travel. Better to be safe than sorry!
Can I travel with new passport and visa on old passport?
You do not have to transfer your visa. Simply present both the old passport with the still-current Indian visa and your new passport. I have entered India several times since my old passport expired.
Can I use old passport with valid visa?
Do not try to remove the visa from your old passport and stick it into the new valid passport. If you do so, your visa will no longer be valid.
Can I use my old visa for India?
The Government of India has restored all existing visas, which had been suspended earlier, except electronic visa (e-Visa), Tourist Visa and Medical Visa. All those who hold e-Visa, Tourist visa and Medical visa are required to apply for a fresh Entry visa to enter India.
What happens to visa when Indian passport is renewed?
Answer: The old passport will be returned to you once the renewal is valid. It will arrive in a separate mailing from the new one. Once it does, you may contact the issuing office of the visa to have it transferred to the new one.
What happens if the passport expired but visa still valid?
If a U.S. visa has been issued on a passport that has expired, you should carry both your new passport and the expired passport containing your valid visa. There is no need to re-apply for a new visa unless the visa term has itself expired.
Can I travel while my passport is being renewed?
Answer: As an American citizen, you are now required to leave and return to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. You cannot travel while your U.S. passport application is still in pending or in process.
Is my 10 year visa to India still valid?
The Government of India has decided, with immediate effect, to restore valid long duration (10 years) regular (paper) tourist visas for the nationals of USA. Fresh issue of regular (paper) long-duration (10 years) tourist visas has also been restored for nationals of USA.
How long is visa valid for India?
Validity of a tourist visa will be as specified below: (i) Multiple entry Tourist Visa may be granted for a period of 10 years to the nationals of USA, Canada and Japan with a stipulation that “continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days and registration not required”.
How long does it take to get a tourist visa to India?
Although the processing time is usually 4 to 5 days, it's also common for applicants to receive their visas within 24 hours of completing their application. There's no need to go to an embassy or consulate in person.
Will I lose my visa if I renew my passport?
In case of passport reissue, the new passport will be released while the old passport will be cancelled and returned. However, any of the active visas on the old passport will still be valid and can be used till expiry of the particular visa.
Can we change passport number after booking visa appointment?
The DS-160 can be unlocked by the consular officer for purposes of making certain changes, but the passport number in the CEAC (Consular Electronic Application Center) cannot be changed.
Can I renew my passport after visa stamping?
You have two options. 1 transfer visa to new passport. 2. Carry old passport with visa, present both old & new at immigration, new passport number will be uploaded to system and new passport stamped, the same procedure requires to be done on exiting India.
Will I lose my visa if I renew my passport?
In case of passport reissue, the new passport will be released while the old passport will be cancelled and returned. However, any of the active visas on the old passport will still be valid and can be used till expiry of the particular visa.
Can I travel with new passport and visa on old passport to Canada?
Hi. Yes you can. A valid visa inside an expired document is considered valid. Make sure you have both your old passport with the valid visa and your new passport with you when travelling to Canada.
Can I renew my passport after visa stamping?
You have two options. 1 transfer visa to new passport. 2. Carry old passport with visa, present both old & new at immigration, new passport number will be uploaded to system and new passport stamped, the same procedure requires to be done on exiting India.
How long is a business visa valid in India?
Business travelers aren’t automatically granted long-term visas, but they are eligible to apply for an Indian business visa valid for one, five, or even ten years. If you’ve got a valid visa for India in your cancelled or expired passport, you actually have two options to continue to use it.
What happens when your passport expires?
In general, when your passport expires or is cancelled, all the visas inside it are automatically cancelled as well. Unless you have specific confirmation that you can use a visa in an old passport, assume that any visas in your old passport are not valid for travel. Better to be safe than sorry!
Which country has a long term visa?
India Visas. Like China and Brazil, India is another popular destination that offers long-term visas to US citizens. Tourists who apply for an Indian visa to be stamped into their passport will be issued a multiple entry visa valid for 10 years. Business travelers aren’t automatically granted long-term visas, but they are eligible to apply ...
Does the OCI require a passport?
recently issued a statement that the requirement of carrying both old and new passports for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cardholders whose cards bear their old passport number is no longer in effect.
Can I travel with an OCI card in India?
Previously, travelers whose OCI cards showed an expired passport number were required to travel with both their expired passport and current passport. OCI Cardholders are now allowed to travel with just their OCI card and current passport.
How long is an Indian passport valid?
An Indian passport is normally valid for 10 years from the date of issue. Expiration of the old passport calls for its renewal and re-issuance. Similarly, for frequent travelers, exhaustion of passport pages, also calls for a re-issuance of passport.
When do we require our old passport?
The old passport has to be produced in two important situations: Immigration and Visa Application. Every new passport issued to the traveler contains the details of the last passport you held. This creates an obligation for the traveler to produce the old passport in case it is demanded by the authorities. Travelers must carry their old passports while traveling, as it can be demanded by immigration authorities of their own country as well as of the destination country. Inability to produce your old passport may lead to unnecessary questioning, delay in clearing immigration or deportation altogether. Old passports also serve as a crucial documentation when applying for visas. Some countries mandate submission of old passports while applying for a visa. Check out visa requirements on StampMyVisa (opens in a new tab) to know whether the destination of your choice requires an old passport.
Why is travel history important?
Travel history is considered as an important parameter during the Visa Application process or immigration. The old passport serves as a document for verification of your travel history for both visa application and immigration. A strong travel history enhances a traveler’s chances of acquiring a visa.
What to do if you lost your passport?
Here’s what you should do in case of loss of old passport: - File an FIR with your local police station. - Maintain the FIR copy as a valid proof of loss of your pas sport. - Keep the FIR copy handy when you are traveling.
Do you have to carry an old passport when traveling?
Travelers must carry their old passports while traveling, as it can be demanded by immigration authorities of their own country as well as of the destination country. Inability to produce your old passport may lead to unnecessary questioning, delay in clearing immigration or deportation altogether.
How long does a tourist visa last in India?
The Indian tourist visa is granted to foreigners for four reasons: recreational and sightseeing, visiting family or friends, short business trip, and medical treatment for a short duration. Applications for India’s e-tourist visa must be submitted neither later than 4 days nor earlier than 34 days before the date of planned arrival. India’s tourist visa fee for foreigners varies from country to country. India’s e-tourist visa can be availed by citizens of as many as 169 countries. A tourist visa to India comes with 5-year validity. The electronic travel authorization allows a double-entry to India for 60 days, whereas a regular tourist visa to India allows a stay for more than 60 days at a time.
Can American citizens travel to India?
Hi Kishan! From November 15. American citizens can travel to India on a tourist visa.
Is a 10 year visa valid in India?
Last night it was on the news that the existing valid 10-yrs visas unexpired are null and void for travel to India. New visa has to be requested to travel to India. It’s a shame that people paid for 10-yr visa, which is still valid for some more years, have to pay again to get a fresh one. It reflects a begger’s attitude on the part of India. The unexpired-visa should be honored till it is expired, which will reduce the mad-rush to get a fresh visa (to India) and will reduce animosity towards the administration.
Can I travel to India with an OCI card?
The continued suspension of the tourist visa has led to cancellation of many India-bound travel plans since not all foreign citizens of Indian origin are PIO or OCI card holders. Many Indian- origin citizens of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Singapore and other countries neither had an OCI card nor were they eligible for emergency visa to India. Hence, they had to apply for a regular entry X visa for traveling to India amid the pandemic-induced restrictions.
Is a tourist visa valid in 2021?
Hi Mary! All the tourist visas issued before October 6, 2021 are currently invalid. You need to apply for a fresh tourist visa.
Can a son travel to India?
Hi Gokul! Your son’s visa does not have a ‘T’ (tourist) mark, he can travel to India.
Does a tourist visa have to do with an OCI card?
Hi Prabh! The tourist visa has nothing to do with the OCI card.
How long does it take to renew a passport in India?
Only thing you can do is go to nearest Indian embassy and renew the passport. It can take two weeks. If it is urgent to travel, you can directly approach the consulate and they will provide an emergency document that is valid only for returning to India. Once you reach India, you can renew it by applying online and going to local passport office.
How long does it take to renew an Indian passport?
Airline will deny you boarding with expired passport. Only thing you can do is go to nearest Indian embassy and renew the passport. It can take two weeks.
What to do if your passport expires?
You would have another option if your passport expired. You can apply for a visa transfer to the new passport. If you do, you must submit the application, passport, photo, and all the other documents.
How long can you stay in Brazil with an expired passport?
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What happens if you change your name on a Chinese visa?
When you apply and receive a Chinese visa, the information about the name change is printed next to the visa. So, if you change your name, you must apply for a new visa.
Which country gives 10 year visas?
India is another country that issues 10-year visas. U.S. citizens will get the long term visa when they visit as a tourist. However, business travelers don’t necessarily get long-term visas unless they apply for it. India gives one, five, and ten-year visas to applicants.
What is the official rule by US Dept of State for valid US Visa in Expired passports ?
As per US Department of state, the rule is very straightforward : You can enter US using the valid US visa on an expired passport, if you meet the below conditions.
Do you need a visa for an expired passport?
Your visa has to be valid on the old passport that expired. It has to meet the purpose of the travel.
Does Airlines Travel Desk issuing Boarding Pass check Passports ?
Yes, the airlines travel desk person at the airport in your home country, who issues your boarding pass, or the security officer at the travel desk issuing boarding passes will check your US Visa validity and also passports. They will verify that you have both valid visa and valid passport and if you are carrying both passports. This is a pre-check before boarding flight to travel to the US.
Does the CBP officer at US Port of Entry ask any questions ?
They will capture your current passport details as well. They may or may not ask any questions on why you got new passport. The would put in a stamp your new passport indicating your entry and visa type that you are entering US and write annotation VIOPP, which means Visa in other passport.
Is a passport the same as an expired passport?
The issuing country of the current valid passport should be same as the expired passport.
Can a CBP officer ask about an expired passport?
Usually the CBP officers ask questions regarding your travel and other general stuff. They may or may not ask about your expired passport having valid visa.
Have two new Passports since Old passport with valid US Visa – Can I still use ?
Yes, your valid visa in old passport that was given before stands valid. It does not matter how many new passport you have got after the old passport expired. The key thing to remember is that you have valid visa in passport. Personally, I had my valid B1/B2 visa was on my old expired passport and I had two new passports that I got as I exhausted pages. When I entered US at Port of entry, I was able to successfully clear immigration and customs by showing valid visa in my both old passport and the current valid passport. In a nutshell, the number of passports between your old passport with US visa and your current new passport does not matter.
