can you travel to india with visa on old passport

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.

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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.

Can I travel on valid visa on my old passport?

My Passport will be expiring soon/running out of pages which has valid Indian visa in it (and I already applied for my new Passport), Can I travel on valid visa on my old Passport ? A: Yes, your Visa is valid till it expiry date, but while traveling you have to carry this old Passport with valid visa along with your new Passport. Q.

Do I need a visa to visit India?

Almost everyone needs a visa to visit India, but for most nationalities, tourist visas are easy to obtain.

Can I travel with 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.

What happens to my visas if I renew my passport?

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 to my Indian visa when I renew my 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.

How long should your passport be valid for when Travelling to India?

six monthsPASSPORT VALIDITY: Must be valid for six months beyond date of visa application to obtain a visa. BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: Two pages required.

Can I transfer my visa from old passport to new passport?

Applicants may be advised that any visa (or leave) endorsed in the expired passport remains valid and so applicants can if they wish, present their expired passport with the new passport. They would not, therefore, need to request any transfer.

Is visa valid if passport expires?

It is necessary to have a valid visa on the previous passport. If a passport is renewed after one year from the date of its expiry, an affidavit (Form 1) is to be filled.

Can I travel to India with 4 months left on my passport?

Can I travel to India with less than 6 months on my passport left? If you are a U.S. passport holder, you must have a valid passport and visa to enter India. In order to obtain the visa, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa application date.

Can I travel back to India with less than 6 months on passport?

Unless you have a valid passport, you will not obtain a visa, and neither will you be allowed to enter India. That is why before you apply for the India eVisa, ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months. It needs to be valid for six months from the date you plan to arrive in India.

Is my 10 year Indian 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.

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.

What to do if passport expires in less than 6 months?

Six Month Club Requirements: 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 if my passport validity is less than 6 months?

Although many visitors travelling to the United States are required to be in possession of passports that are valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in the United States, Indian citizens are exempt from the six-month rule and need to only have a passport valid for their intended period of stay.

Do I need to renew my visa when I renew my passport?

Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No. If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel.

How do I transfer my Canadian visa to my new passport?

Bring a photocopy of your old passport and your new valid passport with you to Canada. When you arrive in Canada, you must tell the border services officer that you have a new passport. The officer will check your documents and print out your work permit if you meet the requirements to enter Canada.

What happens to visa when passport is renewed UK?

If you have renewed your passport but your visa is still a sticker (vignette) in your old passport, you can: Remain in the UK legally under the conditions of your current visa. Travel in and out of the UK - if you leave the UK you must carry both your new passport and your old passport containing your visa.

What is an Indian tourist visa?

Indian Tourist visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short term yoga programme, short duration medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine etc. and no other purpose/ activity (Short term yoga programme means a yoga programme not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/ diploma etc.)

How long does it take to get a passport?

Processing Time : If everything are in order (i.e documentation etc.) it will take 2-3 working days for US Passport holder (excluding VFS mailing time).

Do you need a parent to be present for a child to get a visa?

A. No need for child to be present. Please submit notarized parental authorization signed by both parents along with other documents to process the visa.

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 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 much time do you need to travel to a country?

There are rules that dictate how much time you need on your passport to enter a given country. Usually you need 1 month to 3 months of additional time on your passport to enter the country. If you are under this limit, the airline will have give you additional scrutiny and may deny you boarding. The reason is that you have an elevated risk of being denied entry and the airlines will have to repatriate you. Oftentimes, the airlines will be give more scrutiny than the immigration officers because it will cost them money.

Do you need a passport to board a ferry in France?

Now, the slightly different rules. There was no passport check in France to get on the ferry. That has not been my experience in recent years, with France, Belgium and the Netherlands checking passports before boarding. And airlines always check now before you board a flight.

Do you need a passport to cross the border?

You need a valid passport only to cross borders or during your stay as a tourist or other short term visa.

Can you travel on an expired passport?

Do not attempt travelling on an expired Passport. . you may get into more troubles..!!!