1.Application form for visa duly filled in. Special forms have to be filled by citizens of Pakistan (4 copies with 5 photos) and Bangladesh (2 copies with 3 photos).

2.Passports in original valid for a minimum of six months beyond date of intended departure from India should accompany visa applications.

3.One photo pasted firmly on the form.

TYPES OF VISAS AVAILABLE:

 TOURIST VISA: Tourist visas valid for six-month and one year (six months stay each time) are available. Ten-year Tourist visas permitting a stay of maximum of six-month on each visit are available to U.S. citizens who are frequent visitors to India. A person desirous of visiting India frequently but not intending to stay for more than six months at a time is advised to apply for this type of visa. Please note that it is not possible to extend your stay in India beyond 6 months if you are visiting India on this visa.  For non-US nationals, who are permanent residents of US 5 year tourist visa with six months stay each visit is available.

ENTRY VISA: Valid for six months to one-year stay with multiple entries for legitimate purposes only. Five-year long-term stay visas are available only for US citizens of Indian origin.  The five-year entry visa allows the holder to stay in India for up to 5 years after they have registered themselves with the authorities in India.  This visa is advisable for people who intend to live in India on a long-term basis and for more than six months at a time.  There is no Ten-year entry visa.

BUSINESS VISA: Valid for six months and one year with multiple entries.  A letter from Sponsoring Organization indicating the nature of applicant’s business, probable duration of stay, places and organizations to be visited incorporating therein a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses, etc. may accompany the application.  Ten-year Business visas are available to U.S passport holders.  A business letter from India or US may accompany the application.

STUDENT VISA: Depending upon the duration of the course, multiple entry student visas for bonafide students to pursue regular studies at recognized institution in India are available. Visa is valid for up to five years or the duration of the course whichever is less. A letter confirming admission from such an institution along with evidence of financial arrangements for stay in India should accompany the application. In case of admission in medical or para-medical courses in India, a letter of approval or No Objection Certificate from Ministry of Health, Government of India, New Delhi, is mandatory. Likewise for admission in graduate or post-graduate courses in Engineering or Technical Institutions in India, a letter of approval or a No Objection from Ministry of Human Resources Development (Dept. of Education), Government of India, New Delhi, should be submitted. For research purposes detailed synopsis of the research project, countersigned by the sponsoring institution in India should be submitted.  Processing of applications for research may take about three months.

TRANSIT VISA: Valid for single/double entry for short stop over for travelling to a third country is available. Confirmed onward tickets must accompany the applications.

MISSIONARIES: Valid for single entry and duration as permitted by the Government of India. A letter in triplicate, from sponsoring organization indicating intended destination in India, probable length of stay, and nature of duties to be discharged should be submitted along with guarantee for applicant’s maintenance while in India. Processing of applications for missionaries may take up to three months.

JOURNALIST VISA: Journalist visas are given to professional journalists and photographers for three months stay in India.

EMPLOYMENT VISA: Employment visas are initially issued for one-year stay. A copy of the contract with the employer has to be enclosed. Kindly note that Employment Visa is given only for jobs that require very high level of skills and expertise. This can be extended by Foreigners Regional Registration Office in India, if the job contract continues. Spouses and children are granted co-terminus entry visas on request.

CONFERENCE VISA: Letter of invitation from the organizer of the conference and approvals of Indian authorities are to be submitted along with the visa application.

TRANSFER OF VISAS: To transfer visas from an expired passport to the new passport, application form duly filled in along with one photo and the required fees.  It is possible to travel with expired old passport with valid Indian visa and valid new passport issued subsequent to issue of Indian visa.

Besides the above-mentioned categories, visas are also available for learning Yoga, Music and Dance in India from the institutions approved by the Government of India.

For visit to Restricted or Protected Areas, a request in the form of a letter should accompany the application.

IV.    VISA FEES: (This fee also applies to minor children)

All fees should be paid either in cash or through money orders or certified cheques drawn in favour of P.K.Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd,Delhi.

Special rates of fee as applicable in the countries will be as per the guidelines of the said govt

NO REFUNDS: Visa fee once received cannot be refunded, even if the application is withdrawn, visa is refused or the type of visa applied for has not been granted.

Fee should be paid only in money orders, bank drafts or certified cheques drawn in favour of P.K.Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd.Payable at Delhi ,India. NO PERSONAL CHEQUES OR CASH FOR APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY MAIL ARE ACCEPTED. Use only one form of payment. You may send one check or money order for the visa service as well as for mail service.

VII.   GENERAL

Incomplete /false information: Application forms should be filled in fully, legibly and accurately and submitted with passport. Misrepresentation of facts may result in denial of visa. Application received with incomplete details would remain unprocessed.

General inquiries or supply of application forms: Please write or send fax to P.K.Tours & travels Pvt Ltd , 30,Shopping Complex ,Pkt F ,G.T.B Enclave Delhi 110095. Tel. (011)22115579, (011) 22111779, Fax (011) 22597457, E-mail:  pktours@vsnl.net or pktt@del2.vsnl.net.in

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