Comments on: Step by Step: How to Apply for Indian Tourist Visa from USA

By: sanya sharma

sanya sharma — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:49:22 +0000

just few time before, i was also planning for a canada visa from New Delhi India, but didn’t get last year, but this year I got the visa for canada, thanks for the valuable help for my visa :)

By: joejcummings

joejcummings — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:56:29 +0000

Hi. I’m an American on my second 10-year tourist visa for India, with 4 years left on the current one. One thing I’ve never been clear about is how long I need to wait, if at all, between stays of six months. Normally I don’t stay more than three or four months in one go in one year. But now that I’ve been unable to visit at all so far in 2020 because of pandemic policies, I’m thinking that once India reopens to international visitors that next time I’ll stay a full six months. Then I’ll return to my home in Bangkok and would like to return immediately for another three months in India. I’ve never done that before and nowhere on the Indian visa info websites have I seen any discussions about it. Thanks for any light you can shed.

By: EJ

EJ — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:01:06 +0000

We went to India last October and it was the easiest Visa application we ever had. We were lucky that they’re offering a $25 visa now that’s good for 30 days only. The cheapest option before was $80 for 1yr but 30 days is more than enough for us.

By: Sheila Mathew

Sheila Mathew — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:40:47 +0000

To get a 10 year tourist visa. Do I fill in the application on line. Wait for reply from cox and King before mailing my passport money order and return envelope

By: rebeccaldean

rebeccaldean — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 03:31:32 +0000

Hi, thanks for the helpful article. I am filling out the application for an Indian visa and it asks for national ID number. If I am a U.S. citizen, is this my social security number or passport number?

By: Keith A Zimmerman

Keith A Zimmerman — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:56:16 +0000

DO NOT apply for an India Visa directly via the India website, unless you like to waste hours and even days of time to go around in circles. I could give a very long description about what my companion encountered, but it’s too long to list here. I sincerely believe that they are a corrupt operation as they will reject with no reasons given (and none that can be imagined as there were no legitimate reasons for rejection) and then only respond with lists of typical reasons for rejection of which none apply. There is no refund of $100 application fee, and only recourse is to re-apply and start over, and pay $100 again. Best thing to do is to not travel to India. Go somewhere else unless you love to spend time with hassles instead of getting things accomplished and enjoying a vacation. Our flights that were scheduled have a layover in Germany. We’ll likely just stay in Germany and catch the one back to the US from there. Best to stay away from India!

By: 1writegirl

1writegirl — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:22:18 +0000

Hello Rachel, can you tell me if it is possible for an American citizen to get a 10 year Indian visa from the embassy in England? I’ll be traveling in Europe prior to going to India in November. Thank you.

By: 1writegirl

1writegirl — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:18:57 +0000

Hi Rachel,

I’m trying to find out if I can get a 10 year Indian visa while I’m in England in the fall, rather than applying for it months ahead of my trip. Do you know if an American citizen can go to the Indian embassy in England and get a 10 year visa? Thank you,
Julie

By: Raj sharma

Raj sharma — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 04:12:16 +0000

In reply to Andrew.

andrew for less than 60 days u have to apply online no need to go there just open click and apply

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/Registration

normally your visa will be grant in 3 to 5 days.

By: Raj sharma

Raj sharma — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 04:04:45 +0000

In reply to serend1p1ty.

Transit Visa is valid for single journey or two journeys. It would be valid for entry within 15 days from date of issue specified by Indian Mission.

Duration of stay during each visit by foreign nationals passing through India should not exceed 3 days.

The applicant should possess confirmed ticket to his destination beyond India.

Required Documents:
Passport with 6 month validity
Passport size photographs
Photo copy of passport
Copy of online Filled form
Confirm air ticket for onward journey
Valid visa for final destination

“you have to fill the online application form then take printout of the filled form and go to any nearest centre with your original doccument and carry atleast two photo copies of all the doccument transit visa is come in regular visa process not in evisa here is the link to fill the form.

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/Registration

open the link select your country from where u r applying now then select your nationality then select nearest indian mission office then put your mail id dob and select visa type.

By: Raj sharma

Raj sharma — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 03:39:32 +0000

yes for more than 60days u have to submit on centre but most common is evisa 95% are taking it. and very less people for other visa types as i talked about only evisa which is very common.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:16:33 +0000

In reply to Raj sharma.

Raj – that is not correct. The electronic visa is for stays of under 60 days as my article states. Any longer than that, up to 6 months, you need to mail in a visa. Please don’t reply to people’s comments telling them the wrong info and giving your personal cell # to “help” them – I’ll just delete them as I just did.

By: Raj sharma

Raj sharma — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:58:05 +0000

great post rachel i read your post am from india and residing in central part and want to tell u now rules are changed and indian visa is so easy visa application in the plañet now they accept only in electronic form and processing so fast and it great u had nice visit here.

By: serend1p1ty

serend1p1ty — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:22:09 +0000

Hi Rachel! So I will be in India for less than 48 hours (more like 36 hours!). I’ve never been to India before and so I am not sure what visa I should apply for. Someone recommended getting a transit visa because I will be there for such a short amount of time. Do you happen to know much about the transit visa and if so, can you direct me to the correct website? Thank you!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 16:44:06 +0000

Hi Rachel love your blog and India ,I was just wandering if you can give me some advice.if I go to the India embassy in Panama will I get a visa on the same day.thanks Andrew

By: Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:22:49 +0000

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By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:02:20 +0000

In reply to Meg Ryan.

Mumbai airport takes evisa but I haven’t ever done a cruise or used the ports, so I’m not sure about that – so sorry!

By: Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 03:19:45 +0000

Hi love the advice thank you! I’ve been reading a lot online and have tried to speak to the Indian consulate several times but cant get a straight answer. I’m traveling to goa, Mumbai And Cochin via seaport. Quick 2 week cruise. Evisa says it’s good for Cochin and goa via seaport but I can’t get a clear answer on mumbai. Any pointers? I’d rather get the evisa if it will work in Mumbai to Save a little $ and some paperwork. What do you think? Thanks for your help! From a fellow nurse ~Meghan

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:08:58 +0000

In reply to StoutandAbout. Thank you Thank you Thank you for sharing your experiences!! It's always helpful for others to read about it.

By: StoutandAbout

StoutandAbout — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:49:36 +0000

“I have to say, the whole system is a nightmare & the people at the call center are confused on what’s right and wrong.” GIRL YES. My friend and I got a business (? if I remember correctly) Visa when we went for four months of volunteer work with a friend’s nonprofit and it was TORTURE. It took waaaay longer than the time they claim and we had to deal with extremely rude/unhelpful customer service reps. We eventually had to go in person to the embassy in Chicago in order to make sure things got done properly. The whole thing put us 3 weeks behind schedule.

For anyone reading this: the Cox and Kings website says you are not allowed to apply until 30 days prior to your trip- that is a lie. We were told by multiple reps and managers that we should have applied sooner. I suggest applying ASAP and calling to ensure that it was received. Also, the online tracking system was never up-to-date and left us in the dark. Calling is your best bet for an update.. and remember, don’t take no for an answer! Speak to someone in charge.