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| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | Yes | No | | Australian | Yes | Yes | No | | Canadian | Yes | Yes | No | | USA | Yes | Yes | No | | OtherEU | Yes | Yes | No | | Japanese | Yes | Yes | No |
Restricted entry: Entry is refused to nationals of Afghanistan if their passport or ticket shows evidence of transit or boarding in Pakistan.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following provided they are not missionaries or intending to take up employment:
(a) nationals of Bhutan and Nepal for a maximum stay of three months;
(b) nationals of the Maldives for a maximum stay of 90 days. The period of 90 days includes any prior period of stay during a period of six months immediately before the date of entry;
(c) transit passengers whose tickets show they intend to continue their journey from the airport, provided they do not leave the airport, and provided they continue their journey within 72 hours (24 hours via Mumbai). Nationals of Pakistan must travel via Amritsar, Delhi or Mumbai airports, continuing their journey the same day, and they are not allowed to leave the airport. Nationals of Bangladesh may require a visa if they have to leave the airport for a connecting flight.
Types of visa and cost: The following prices are for UK nationals only; prices for other nationals vary. Tourist: £30 (six months). Business: £30 (three to six months); £50 (one year); £90 (over two years). Transit: £8 (72 hours). Long-term/Entry (these are only issued to nationals of Indian origins): £90 (five years). Journalist and Student visas are also available (contact the Embassy or High Commission for details). Nationals of Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Jamaica, Korea (Dem Rep), Maldives, Mongolia, Mauritius, Poland, Slovak Republic, South Africa and Uruguay are exempt from visa fees.
Note: (a) The High Commission in London reserves the right to decide on the duration of the visa notwithstanding the minimum fee. (b) Restricted Area Permits are needed to visit some areas (see below). (c) Non-UK nationals applying in the UK need to pay an additional £10 (£15 for US passport holders) unless holding proof of at least one-year residence in the UK. (d) A £1 fee is required for postal applications.
Validity: Tourist: up to six months from date of issue; Business: up to two years; Transit: normally 72 hours, valid for 15 days from date of issue; Long-term: up to five years, although individual visits are not expected to exceed six months .
Application to: Embassy or High Commission (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) Completed application form. Nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh must complete special application forms. (c) Two passport-size photos. Nationals of Pakistan will require five. (d) Fee (postal orders or bank drafts only for postal applications). (e) Stamped addressed special delivery envelope and £1 extra fee for postal applications. (f) Business visa applicants need to present a letter from their employee stating the reason of the visit and an invitation from the company in India and a letter of introduction from UK company addressed to the Embassy. (g) Transit visa applicants need proof of travel ticket for third destination.
Working days required: Personal applications can normally be processed the same day. Postal applications may take up to 15 working days or longer.
For nationals of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, non-UK citizens and Restricted Area Permits: seven days or sometimes much longer.
For British nationals with dual nationality and other special cases, authorisation from India is required and the time taken to process the visa will vary according to individual cases.
Temporary residence: Prior permission should be sought before entry into India.
Restricted and protected areas: Certain parts of the country have been designated protected or restricted areas that require special permits and in some cases prior government authorisation which is easily obtained. Intent to visit a specific restricted region should be indicated when applying for a visa and a permit will be granted to visit that region only. Passengers are advised to check with India Tourism for up-to-date information before departure.
The following states are subject to some restrictions: Arunachul Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (individual tourists may visit some areas), Lakshadweep Islands (except for Bangaram and Subeli islands), Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, certain areas of Sikkim.
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