India uses
an E-VISA system.
Processing takes 3 to 10 working days. Canadians will get their visas stamped
into their passports upon arrival at one of twenty-four major airports or three
major seaports in India once their e-Visa is approved and emailed to them. This
applies to Tourists, Business, Medical and Family Visitors. The visa is valid
for a double-entry of India, with a stay of up to 60 days. You must apply at
least 7 days PRIOR to travel. Everything is done on-line. You do not send in
your real passport.
The
Government of India website to fill the online application. You must go via the
links on the website. Simply fill in the widget and it will guide you through
the entire VISA application process.
Eligibility
A tourist visa is appropriate for those
who would like to visit India for tourism or other non-business related
purposes. You are required to possess a valid passport with a valid Indian visa
before you start your travel to India. Every traveler, including minor
children, must each have a valid visa to
travel to India.
Duration & Validity
·
Tourist
Visa is generally issued with multiple entry endorsement.
·
Validity
of Tourist Visa commences from the date of visa issuance and not from date of
entry into India.
·
The
Period of stay for each visit is maximum up to 6 (SIX) months from the date of
entry.
·
Applicants
applying for Emergency visas.
A valid passport and tourist visa are
required to visit India
Passport Requirements:
·
Original
passport and one photocopy of passport information and signature page.
India Visa Application
Form:
·
One
signed India visa
application form plus one copy.
·
The
traveler must sign their own visa application form, and signatures on the
application must match the signature in the applicant's passport.
·
The
Indian visa application form must be
printed on two pages, and signed on both pages. The applicant must sign under
the photo on the first page, and at the bottom of the second page.
·
This
is an online application form. On the Indian
E Tourist Visa website,
select the orange button on the left that says "Regular Visa Application" to start the visa application form.
Photo Requirements:
·
One
recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white
background. Glasses should not be worn in these photos; photos should not be
stapled to the application.
Proof of State Residency:
A clear
photocopy of the applicant's driver's license or state issued ID is the best
proof of address. The address on the ID must match the present address on the
visa application exactly. Alternatively, the most recent major utility bill
(Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage), or a copy of a valid/current lease containing
both the landlord and tenant signature, may also be accepted.
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