Tourists Need a Visa for Traveling to India Now

Traveling to India is not as easy anymore. Citizens from the US are now required to get a visa before going to any part of India. The good part about it is that everyone can apply for an electronic visa online. Getting a visa before traveling means more time to spend with figuring out legal matters. For some people, this might represent a strong inconvenience, especially if they are traveling for work purposes very often. The Indian government introduced visas knowing that the flux of tourists coming to India gets bigger and bigger each year. India is already considered a crowded country, so organizing who comes and goes was more like a must rather than a preference. As in any other situation, there are ups and downs that need to be considered. Read some details about the procedure for obtaining an India tourist visa and plan your trip beforehand.

Online

To obtain a visa online, all you have to do is apply for it on a website that offers e-tourist visas for US citizens. This is the moment when you will have to pay attention to scammers or fake agencies that promise visas and they offer nothing for you instead. Double check the source of your e-visa and always ask additional questions when you are not sure about the service. You don’t want to end up in the airport with no visa or else you will be denied entry. For an e-visa, you’ll need a scanned copy of your passport (make sure that the passport is valid) and photographs respecting the specified details. You’ll also need to provide some information regarding your workplace, your family and so on. After everything is completed and you paid all fees, you’ll receive the visa online, on your e-mail. With an electronic visa, you can remain in the country for two months only. You should apply for this visa one week prior to your departure.

Regular

Regular visas have longer validity and they can be obtained by contacting the Indian embassy in your country. After making an appointment, you can apply for one of the following types: conference, diplomatic, employment, emergency, journalist, medical, research, student or intern visa. The purpose standing behind your visit to India and the amount of time you want to spend in this country could influence the validity of your visa. Apply for any of the aforementioned types of visa long prior your departure. The time required for processing a visa can be influenced by your nationality. Citizens from the US should not wait longer than one week for the visa application approval, while Pakistani can wait for up to eight weeks. You’ll need to provide your passport data, your citizenship details, some reference contacts or even your proposed itinerary for the time you reach India. The requirements are strict, and you should get informed about them before applying for a visa. You’ll receive the regular visa in approximately three working days.