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About Australia Embassy |
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High Commission of India - Australia
HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA
3-5 Moonah Place
Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Tel: 6273 399 Fax: 6273 1308
Email: consularcanb@bigpond.com.au
GENERAL INFORMATION ON VISA
All foreign nationals, including children, require visa to enter India.The High Commission requires two working days to process the visa applications of Australian nationals and five working days for other nationals. Conditions apply.
Note: Violation of visa rules, including overstay, indulging in activities other than the stated purpose of the visa, non-registration, etc. are treated very seriously and may lead to fines, debarment from future entry and even detention and imprisonment.
General Requirements for Visa
Original passport valid for at least six months and must have a blank page for affixing visa
Application form duly filled in
Recent passport-size photograph.
Correct visa fee payable by Australian Money Order, Bank Cheque, Company Cheque or Cash. (Please see Fee Schedule for details).
Copy of the air ticket or itinerary, showing date of entry and departure from India and departure from Australia.
Supporting documents, where necessary.
A self-addressed stamped envelope by Registered Mail/Security Post/Certified Mail/Express Post to enable the High Commission to return the Passport.
Note: Visa is valid from the date of issue.
Transit Visa
Transit visas are valid for halts of up to 72 hours in India within 15 days from the date of issue of the visa and must be obtained before departure. Transit Visas cannot be obtained from immigration counters at ports of entry in India. Evidence of onward travel to a destination outside India is required.
Tourist Visa
Tourists wishing to visit India for sightseeing, casual visits to friends and relatives are normally granted Tourist Visas for up to six months, with multiple entries effective from the date of issue. Tourist visas are non-extendable and non-convertible Applicants are required to indicate the place(s) of visit, duration of stay and flight details/itinerary.
Business Visa
Business Visas are normally granted for 6 months. Applicants are required to provide a letter from their local company or the company in India explaining the purpose of the visit.
Entry Visa
Entry Visas are issued to persons of Indian origin for duration of 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and 5 years. These can be obtained, depending on the purpose of the visit and eligibility, on a case-by-case basis.
Employment Visa
Employment visas are issued for the duration of the assignment in India. Applicants are required to provide proof of employment, i.e. copies of contract and the terms & conditions with the company in India. Spouses and children accompanying the applicant are granted entry visas on request for the duration of the assignment.
Conference Visa
Conference visas are issued for attending conferences or seminars in India. A letter of invitation from the organisers of the conference/seminar is to be submitted along with the visa application. For participation in certain conferences, approval of the concerned authorities in India may be essential and would, therefore, require a longer processing time.
Student Visa
Student Visas are issued to bonafide students to pursue studies in recognised educational institutions in India for the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years, whichever is less, on the basis of firm letters confirming admission of the applicant and duration of the course.
Journalist Visa
Journalist visas are issued to professional journalists and photographers for visiting India valid for a period up to 3 months with single or double entry. As prior approval of the Government of India is required for such visas, applicants are advised to apply at least 1 month in advance giving details of places to be visited and people to be interviewed.
Yoga Visa
Visas to foreigners to pursue studies in yoga, vedic culture, Indian system of music, dance, etc., are issued on production of admission letters from recognised Indian institutions.
Research Visa
Individual research projects can be undertaken in Indian Universities/Institutions of Higher Learning after obtaining a Research Visa. It is necessary that the scholar should be affiliated to a university/ Institution in India and a Certificate in this regard should be obtained and enclosed along with the Application for the Approval of Research Project and Authorisation of Visa. The scholar is required to submit seven copies each of the following:
Application for the Approval of Research Project and Authorisation of Visa duly filled in.
Certificate of Affiliation duly signed and stamped by the Registrar/Vice Chancellor of the University or Head of the Institution for Higher Learning
Passport size photographs.
Synopsis of the research project as approved by the affiliating University/Institution.
Itinerary in India.
As prior approval of the Department of Secondary & Higher Education of Government of India is required for such visas, applicants are advised to apply at least 4 months in advance.
Visa to Missionaries
Visas to Missionaries are issued valid for single entry and duration as permitted by Government of India. A letter from the sponsoring organization indicating intended destination in India, probable length of stay, and nature of duties to be discharged should be submitted along with the application. As prior approval of the Government of India is required for such visas, applicants are advised to apply well in advance.
Transfer of Valid Visa
If applicant has already been granted a valid visa on an old/damaged passport, the visa can be transferred to a new passport if the visa is valid for more than six months. However, this service is rendered only if the visa on the old passport was issued by the High Commission.
Pakistani Nationals:
Visitor visa is granted to Pakistani nationals and Australian nationals of Pakistan origin, who have relatives in India or wish to visit India for any other legitimate purpose, and should furnish documentary proof in support thereof. Applicants should give complete verifiable addresses of the relatives/sponsors in India. Application should in particular indicate port of arrival as well as details of previous visits to India, if any. If the applicants had visited India earlier copies of the visas may be enclosed.
Application for Business Visa should be supported by a letter from the Australian company as well as invitation letter from the Indian company.Since the approval of the concerned authorities in India is essential applicants are advised to apply at least 2-3 months in advance.
Registration
All persons who hold Student Visa, Employment Visa and Research Visa which are valid for more than 180 days are required to get themselves registered with the nearest Foreign Registration Office (FRO) or Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival in India. At other places, the Superintendents of Police of the Districts are Foreigners Registration Officers.
For all other types of visas which are valid for more than 180 days registration is required only if the person plans to stay more than 180 days on any single visit. This registration should be done at the earliest but definitely before expiry of 180 days from the date of entry into India.
Children below 16 years are exempted from Registration formalities.
Visits to Restricted and Protected Areas
Certain areas in India have been designated as protected area or restricted area. Entry of foreigners to such areas is limited to certain tourist locations only. For such tourist visits, special endorsements/permits are required. For certain locations only group travel is allowed.
Protected Areas
1. Whole of Nagaland
2. Whole of Manipur
3. Whole of Mizoram
4. Whole of Arunachal Pradesh
5. Part of Sikkim
6. Part of Himachal Pradesh
7. Part of Uttar Pradesh
8. Part of Jammu & Kashmir
9. Part of Rajasthan
Restricted Areas
1. Whole of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
2. Part of Sikkim
SCHEDULE OF VISA FEES
Australian Passport Holders
| Visa Type |
Amount (A $) |
Transit Visa [Valid for 15 days from the date of issue.
Single/Double Entry. Period of stay in India 72 hours. For Transit purpose only.] |
20.00 |
| All kinds of Visas valid up to six months (Multiple Entry) 75.00 |
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| All kinds of Visas valid for one year (Multiple Entry) 120.00 |
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| Student Visas (Valid for the duration of the course or for a period of five years, whichever is less – Multiple Entry) |
140.00 |
All kinds of Visas other than Student Visas (valid for five years. Multiple Entry. For Indian origin nationals only)
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240.00 |
Transfer of Long term Visa from old Passport to new Passport if the visa is valid for more than six months and issued by the High Commission of India, Canberra
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10.00 |
Foreign Passport Holders
[Other than Australian Passport holders]
| Visa Type/Nationality |
Amount (A $) |
| Transit Visa |
35.00 |
| Six Months Visa |
90.00 |
| One Year Visa |
135.00 |
| Student Visa for five years (Multiple Entry) |
155.00 |
Five Year Visa for Indian Origin Nationals
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255.00 |
Visa Fee for Pakistani nationals (Single Entry)
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16.00 |
| Visa Fee for Sri Lankan nationals (Single Entry) |
21.00 |
| Visa Fee for Sri Lankan nationals (Double Entry) |
27.00 |
| Transit Visa Fee for Japanese nationals |
17.00 |
| All other Visas for Japanese nationals |
31.00 |
| Visa Fee for Romanian nationals six months (Multiple Entry) |
27.00 |
| Visa Fee for nationals of Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh,Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Poland, Slovak Republic, South Africa and Uruguay |
15.00 |
| Visa Fee for nationals of Bhutan and Nepal |
No visa required |
Transfer of Long-term Visa from old Passport to new Passport if the visa is valid for more than six months and is issued by the High Commission of India, Canberra.
Note: For applications lodged at the Honorary Consulates in Melbourne and Perth an
additional service fee of A$ 15.00 may be added.
Visa Fee is payable by Cash (exact amount), Bank Cheque, Company Cheque, Postal
or Money Order
Fee once received cannot be refunded even if the application is withdrawn or service
cannot be rendered.
Visas are valid from the date of issue. |
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