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About India Visas

Can I apply for an India visa even if I have a valid one in my passport?

You can apply for one even if you have a valid visa in your passport. However, the Indian government will not permit two valid visas at the same time. Your currently active visa will need to be cance…

Updated 6 months ago

Do I need any immunizations when entering into India?

The Consulate of India does not require any mandatory vaccinations for travelers to obtain a visa to India. Yellow Fever vaccination is required only if the traveler is arriving from a country with r…

Updated 6 months ago

How can I get a flight crew visa for India ?

Pilots and the Members of the crew of non-scheduled airlines, chartered flights, Cargo Planes and Private jets, demonstration and trainer pilots , etc. should apply for Business Visa for India. The r…

Updated 6 months ago

How long can I stay in India with my current visa?

The maximum stay allowed in India on an Indian Paper Visa (not evisa) is 180 days , with the exception of an Entry Visa. Please ensure that your return travel from India should be before the expiry d…

Updated 6 months ago

I am going to a yoga retreat in India. What type of visa should I get?

To visit a yoga retreat, you can apply for either a standard tourist visa or a tourist Evisa (electronic). The Evisa is valid for 12 months and is multiple entries.

Updated 6 months ago

I'm traveling to India to teach yoga. What type of visa do I need?

You may be eligible to apply for an Employment visa for India to teach Yoga in India. Please contact CKGS India office in your jurisdiction of residence to double check whether this is a right catego…

Updated 6 months ago

Is an India visa valid in an expired USA passport?

Yes. A valid India visa in an expired USA passport may still be used pending your name and gender have not changed and you travel with both your new and expired passport.

Updated 6 months ago

My visa is valid for another five years. Can I travel, and when do I enter and exit out of India?

Yes, you can travel as long as the visa is valid. You can enter India from the date of issue, and your return travel from India should be before the expiry date of the visa.

Updated 6 months ago

What is the duration and validity of a tourist visa for India?

The period of stay for each visit is maximum up to six months and visa validity could be up to 10 years. US passport holders may apply for a Tourist visa for a 10 year duration.. Validity of Tourist…

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When does my India visa start?

The paper visa for India is valid beginning on the day the visa is issued, and NOT on the date of entry into India.

Updated 6 months ago

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