VISA & Foreign Exchange Assistance

1. Passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany visa applications.
2. Paste one photo and staple the other one on the form at specified place.
3. Following visas are available from the Indian missions abroad:

 
TOURIST VISA
Tourist Visa is given for 6 months normally, rest specifically depends on the country of residence. The applicant is required to produce/submit documents in proof of his financial standing. Tourist travelling in groups of not less than four members under the auspices of a recognised travel agency may be considered for grant of collective tourist visa.
 
MEDICAL VISA
Recognising the rapid growth and changes in the health care, the Government has decided to introduce a `medical visa' for foreigners who come to’ India for medical treatment’ and are here for an extended period. The initial period of such a visa will be one year or for the period of treatment whichever is less. Unlike the tourist visa, this can be extended and the State Governments and FRROs have been given the powers to extend such a visa. In the absence of a specific visa, those seeking medicare were visiting on tourist visas which are of limited duration.