Visa Information

Travelling on an urgent business trip to Singapore? Or planning a sabbatical in Thailand? Find all your visa solutions in one place. From what kind of visa you need, to the validity of your visa – read about the visa requirements across different destinations of the world.

    • Customers travelling to BAHRAIN may be required to get their visas verified. After verification, the relevant office will insert an ‘OK to Board’ message in the booking. 

      ‘OK to Board’ message is mandatory for the below categories:

      • All Customers holding ECR Passport
      • All Customers travelling with a print out of Labour & Work e – visa.

      ‘OK to Board’ can be processed at IndiGo’s Sales Office in Bahrain location mentioned below. The staff concerned will verify the authenticity of the visa and insert “OK to Board” message on PNR. A service charge of 3 BHD will be levied to the sponsor at the time of verification of visa. This charge may change without prior notice. Please note that the visa copy will be retained by the office / agency.

      a. IndiGo Sales Office

      World Trade Service, UNITAG HOUSE 152, Government Avenue Manama Centre 315, P.O BOX 830, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

      Tel: 17200001

      Email: Bah.IndiGo@worldtravelservice-bh.com

      Working Hours: 0800 hrs. -1600 hrs. Saturday to Thursday

    • Customers travelling to UAE (Dubai and Sharjah) maybe required to get their visas verified. After verification, the relevant office will insert an ‘OK to Board’ message in the booking.
       
      Please note that ‘OK to Board’ message is not required for the following categories of travellers for travel to UAE (Dubai and Sharjah):

      • Customers holding valid Resident Permit or passport stamped with Resident Visa
      • Customers eligible for “Visa On Arrival” irrespective of nationality
      • Customers travelling with a print-out of Business & Tourist e-Visa

      ‘OK to Board’ message is mandatory for the below categories:

      • All customers holding ECR (Emigration Check Required) passport
      • All customers travelling with a print-out of Labour & Work e-visa

      ‘OK to Board’ can be processed at IndiGo’s Sales Office in Dubai or any of the Akbar Travels or Deira Travel locations listed below.  The staff concerned will verify the authenticity of the visa and insert “OK to Board” message on PNR. A service charge of AED 20 will be levied to the sponsor at the time of verification of visa. This charge may change without prior notice. Please note that the visa copy will be retained by the office / agency.

      a.  IndiGo Sales Office

      203, 2nd Floor, Single Business Tower (Near Business Bay Metro Station), Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box: 487681, Dubai, U.A.E., Tel: 00971 4 3216900; Working hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5.30 pm, Sunday Closed

      b.  Akbar Travels

      Sl No

      Location

      Telephone

      Business Hours

      1

      Sajaa, Sharjah

      06 5310900

      Saturday to Thursday: 11:30 am to 9 pm. Friday Closed

      2

      Rolla Square, Sharjah

      06 5630777

      Saturday to Thursday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm. Friday: 9.30 am to 11.30 am & 4 pm to 9.30 pm

      3

      National Paints, Sharjah

      06 5355255

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 10 pm. Friday: 9.30 am to 11.30 am & 4 pm to 9 pm

      4

      Al Nahda, Sharjah

      06 5255006

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 10:30 pm. Friday: 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm

      5

      Al Qassimia, Sharjah

      06 5386717

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9:30 pm. Friday: 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm

      6

      Karama Road, Ajman

      06 7428777

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 10 pm. Friday: 4.30 pm to 10 pm

      7

      Dubai Internet City, Dubai

      04 4377566

      Sunday to Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm. Friday & Saturday Closed

      8

      Behind Astoria Hotel, Bur Dubai

      04 3935999

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 10 am to 12 pm & 4 pm to 9 pm

      9

      Al Quoz, Dubai

      04 3397208

      Saturday to Thursday: 9:30 am to 2 pm & 5 pm to 9:30 pm. Friday: 10 am to 12 pm & 4 pm to 9 pm

      10

      Near Day To Day, Karama, Dubai

      04 3969822

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 10:30 pm. Friday: 9.30 am to 12 pm & 4.30 pm to 10.30 pm

      11

      Al Muntasir, Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah

      07 2283786

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 9 am to 12 pm & 4.30 pm to 9 pm

      12

      Al Jazira, Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

      07 2447833

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      13

      Behind Hamadan Centre, Abu Dhabi

      02 6330900

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm to 9 pm. Friday: 4.30 pm to 9 pm

      14

      Liwa Street, Abu Dhabi

      02 6339099

      Saturday to Thursday: 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. Friday Closed

      15

      Bank Street, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi

      02 5558480

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 4.30 pm to 9 pm

      16

      Al Souk Area No 234, Al Ain

      03 7640698

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 10 pm. Friday: 9 am to 12 pm & 5 pm to 9 pm

      c.  Deira Travel & Tourist Agency

      Sl. No

      Location

      Telephone

      Business Hours

      1

      Sabka Road, Deira, Dubai

      04 2250 777

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      2

      Grand Shopping Mall, Al Qouz, Dubai

      04 3389 777

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      3

      Near Pyramid Building, Karama, Dubai

      04 3970 970

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      4

      Near Bus Station, Satwa, Dubai

      04 344 5456

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      5

      Behind Abuhail Center, Abuhail, Dubai

      04 268 4455

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: Closed

      6

      Ramla Hypermarket, DIP, Dubai

      04 8855 855

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      7

      Westzone Mall, Alkhail Gate, Dubai

      04 277 1120

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      8

      Day to Day Building, Ajman

      06 7452 777

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      9

      New Industrial Area, Ajman

      06 748 0055

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      10

      Opp. Al Nahda Park, Al Nahda, Sharjah

      06 537 3377

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      11

      Swiss-Bell Hotel Building, Sharjah

      06 563 7878

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

      12

      Madinath Zayed Area, Abu Dhabi

      02 627 8888

      Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm. Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm

       

    • Passport Requirement: Passport required

      Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

      Additional Information: Passports must be machine readable to enter and transit.

       

      Visa Requirements: Visa required.

      Visa Issuance:

      1. E-visas can be obtained before departure at https://evisa.rop.gov.om/
      2. Nationals of India with a visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State , valid for the period of intended stay, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. They must have a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation and a health insurance. This also applies to accompanying spouse and children younger than 18 years. 
      3. Information 1: Visa on arrival fee must be paid in local currency (OMR) or by credit card.

      4. Passengers with a "Visa Deposit Receipt" can obtain a visa on arrival.
      5. Visas can be obtained at https://www.rop.gov.om/OnlineServices/eVisa/en/

      Additional Information:

      1. Valid visas in a full or invalidated travel document are accepted if accompanied by a new travel document of the same nationality.
      2. TWOV (Transit Without Visa): Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 Hours. The connecting flight must be booked on the same ticket. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

      Warning: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

      Information 1: Exempt are holders of: Employment Visa, Family Joining/Family Residence Visa, Student Resident Visa, Investor Resident Visa.

    • Passport Requirement: Passport required

      Document Validity: Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 3 months from the arrival date.

      Additional Information:

      1. Passports must be machine readable to enter.
      2. Visitors must hold return/onward tickets. 

      Information 1: This does not apply to passengers with a visa type Family-Senior State.

       

      Visa Requirements: Visa required.

      Visa Issuance:

      1. Indian, Pakistani and Thai nationals can obtain free visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days or according to the hotel reservation and under the following conditions:
        1. Valid passport for at least six months
        2. Confirmed return tickets.
        3. Confirmed hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website only. Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.
      2. Ukrainian Nationals can obtain free visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days or according to the hotel reservation and under the following conditions:
        1. Valid passport for at least six months
        2. Confirmed return ticket
        3. Confirmed hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website only. Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.
      3. Iranian Nationals can obtain tourist visa on arrival or business visa for a fee with a maximum stay of 30 days or according to hotel reservation and under following conditions:
        1. Valid passport for at least six months
        2. Confirmed return ticket
        3. Confirmed hotel reservation through “Discover Qatar” website only. Hotel reservations from other websites are not accepted.
        4. The visa is granted for the specific period according to the Minister’s Decision No. 19 of 2007, which is
          • An entry tourist visa on arrival for a period of one month (not extendable) for a fee of 100 riyals.
          • Entry visa on arrival or business visa for a period of 1 month and maximum of 3 months for a fee of 200 riyals per month (a businessman visa is granted if there is an invitation letter from a Qatari establishment)
      4. Belarussian Nationals can obtain tourist visa on arrival or business visa for a fee with a maximum stay of 30 days and under following conditions:
        1. Valid passport for at least six months
        2. The possession of the entry visa holder a cash amount equivalent to 1000 US dollars or a valid credit card
        3. Confirmed return tickets
        4. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.
        5. The visa is granted for the specified period according to the Minister’s decision No. 19 of 2007, which is:
          • An entry tourist visa on arrival for a period of 1 month (not extendable) for a fee of 100 riyals.
          • Entry visa on arrival (for businessman) for a period of 1 month and a maximum of 3 months for a fee of 200 riyals per month.
      5. Nationals of below listed 6 countries can obtain joint tourist visa on arrival for a fee of 100 riyals for a period of 30 days, which can be extended for a similar period, and under the following conditions:
        1. Valid passport for at least six months
        2. Confirmed return tickets
        3. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.
        VISA on arrival for a fee of QAR 100 for a period of 30 days renewable for similar period for Nationals of following 6 countries
        Falkland Islands Macao
        Taiwan Mauritius
        French Guyana Montenegro
      6. Nationals of 41 countries as listed below can obtain free visa on arrival for a period of 30 days, which can be extended for similar period and under following conditions:
        1. Valid passport for at least six months
        2. Confirmed return ticket
        3. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.
        Free visa upon arrival for 30 days renewable for another 30 days for Nationals of the following 41 countries
        Azerbaijan San Marino Panama Bosnia & Herzegovina
        Mexico Cuba Macedonia Indonesia
        Paraguay Ecuador Surinam Peru
        Chile USA Lebanon Georgia
        Costa Rica Britain Brazil Venezuela
        Canada Maldives Andorra Vatican
        Australia Singapore Bolivia Ireland
        Hong Kong Colombia South Africa New Zealand
        Brunei Uruguay Guyana Kazakhstan
        China Japan Monaco Moldova
        Rwanda      
      7. Nationalities of below listed 43 countries can obtain free visa on arrival for a period of 90 days, which cannot be extended, and under the following conditions:
        1. Valid passport for at least six months
        2. Confirmed return ticket
        3. Confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.
        Free visa upon arrival for 90 days not renewable for Nationals of the following 43 countries
        Armenia France Bulgaria Denmark
        Germany Luxemburg Slovakia Antigua and Barbuda
        Iceland Estonia Cyprus Poland
        Czechia Austria Malta Switzerland
        Serbia Belgium Portugal Croatia
        Lithuania Romania Greece Netherlands
        Spain Finland Bahamas Sweden
        Hungary Lichtenstein Slovenia Turkey
        Italy Argentina Turkish Cyprus Seychelles
        Dominican Republic Norway Malaysia Latvia
        South Korea Russia Ukraine  

      HAYYA Card Holders

      • The validity of the HAYYA card has been extended until 24 Jan 2024. All HAYYA Card holders are allowed to enter the State of Qatar until 10th Jan 2024 based on the following:
        1. A valid passport for a period of not less than 3 months, with the need to update any changes in the travel document information.
        2. Valid return ticket
        3. Valid HAYYA Permit with barcode attached
        4. Proof of a confirmed hotel reservation or proof of hosting family or friends issued by the Hayya platform.
        5. Valid Health Insurance Policy from accredited Insurance Companies listed by the Ministry of Public Health in the State of Qatar at the following link: https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/Pages/ics.aspx . Valid health insurance is required for all the customers eligible to obtain visa upon arrival via https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/Pages/ics.aspx,
          1. All customer are required to obtain health insurance for the specified period of Intended stay in the country
          2. Exemptions
            • Holders of all type of visas issued prior to Arrival, by Embassies of the State of Qatar, visitors with diplomatic and/or special passport based on bilateral agreement, holder of Approved military cards
      • A new HAYYA Entry Permits application process has been initiated through the Hayya Platform for the following visa categories and based on the conditions specified for each category:
        1. HAYYA Entry Permit (A1) for Tourists: For all Nationalities, subject to the conditions and regulations specified on the platform.
          1. Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
          2. Round Trip Ticket mandatory.
        2. HAYYA Entry Permit (A2) for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) residents: Granted too all GCC residents of all professions, subject to the conditions and regulations specified on the platform.
          1. Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
          2. Round Trip Ticket mandatory.
          3. Valid residence permit in a GCC country for at least 3 months.
          4. Profession on the residence card and entry permit should be same.
        3. HAYYA Entry Permit (A3) for Electronic Travel Authorization: Granted to all nationalities holding valid residence permits or visas from the following countries (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Schengen countries in the European Union, Australia, New Zealand), subject to the conditions and regulations specified on the platform.
          1. Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
          2. Round Trip Ticket mandatory.
          3. The traveler should have a valid residence permit or visa in the following countries (United States, Canada, and United Kingdom, Schengen countries in the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand).
        4. HAYYA Entry Permit (A4) for companions of GCC Citizen or Resident: Granted to domestic helpers residing in GCC countries and under the sponsorship of the GCC Citizen or Resident, subject to the conditions and regulations specified on the platform.
          1. Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
          2. Round Trip Ticket mandatory.
          3. Valid residence permit in a GCC country for at least 3 months.
          4. The traveler is accompanied the sponsor or his/her first or second-degree family member.
        5. HAYYA Entry Permit (B) for Events and Conferences:
          1. Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
          2. Round Trip Ticket mandatory.
        6. HAYYA Entry Permit (C) for HAYYA with me:
          1. Valid QR Code on the permit and details on the HAYYA permit and travel document to be similar.
          2. Round Trip Ticket mandatory.
          3. Medical Insurance to cover the intended stay period in the country.

      NOTE: Kindly note that the previous (Hayya with me) Entry Permit continues to be valid in addition to the possibility of obtaining the existing visa on arrival for the following:

      • A1 category based on the nationality of the traveler (applicable for the attached 95 nationalities), all other nationalities must apply through Hayya Platform.
        VISA on Arrival Countries (95)
        Free visa upon arrival for 90 days not renewable for Nationals of the following 43 countries
        Armenia France Bulgaria Denmark
        Germany Luxemburg Slovakia Antigua and Barbuda
        Iceland Estonia Cyprus Poland
        Czechia Austria Malta Switzerland
        Serbia Belgium Portugal Croatia
        Lithuania Romania Greece Netherlands
        Spain Finland Bahamas Sweden
        Hungary Lichtenstein Slovenia Turkey
        Italy Argentina Turkish Cyprus Seychelles
        Dominican Republic Norway Malaysia Latvia
        South Korea Russia Ukraine  
        Free visa upon arrival for 30 days renewable for another 30 days for Nationals of the following 41 countries
        Azerbaijan San Marino Panama Bosnia & Herzegovina
        Mexico Cuba Macedonia Indonesia
        Paraguay Ecuador Surinam Peru
        Chile USA Lebanon Georgia
        Costa Rica Britain Brazil Venezuela
        Canada Maldives Andorra Vatican
        Australia Singapore Bolivia Ireland
        Hong Kong Colombia South Africa New Zealand
        Brunei Uruguay Guyana Kazakhstan
        China Japan Monaco Moldova
        Rwanda      
        VISA on arrival for a fee of QAR 100 for a period of 30 days renewable for similar period for Nationals of following 6 countries
        Falkland Islands Macao
        Taiwan Mauritius
        French Guyana Montenegro
        Free VISA on arrival for maximum period of 30 days for Nationals of the following 3 countries
        Pakistan India Thailand
        Visa upon arrival for a fee of QAR 100 for a maximum period of 30 days for nationals of following 2 countries
        Iran Belarus
      • A2 category based on the mentioned professions only, all other professions must apply through Hayya Platform.
        APPROVED PROFESSIONS
        Aquatic Specialist Army Officer Investment Manager Surveyor
        Statistics Specialist Police Office Archeological Director Assistant Pharmacist
        Agriculture Specialist University Student Research & Studies Director Co-Pilot
        Gardening Specialist Physician (All Specialization) Insurance Manager Assistant Engineer (All Specializations)
        Medical Analysis Specialist Surgeon (All Specialization) Banking Business Manager Consultant
        Speech Specialist Veterinary Doctor Production Director General Supervisor
        Breeding Specialist (Animals/Birds/Bees) Pilot Manager/Director Of Any Government Departments/Companies Ships Supervisor
        Medical X-Ray Specialist Scientist Administrative Manager Banker
        Nutrition Specialist College Dean Broadcasting Manager Decoration Designer
        Zoology Specialist Astronomer Media Manager Tv Cameraman
        Psychiatrist Artist (Actor, Musician, Composer, Poet, Painter, Singer… Etc) Regional Director Cinema Cameraman
        Lab Specialist Telecom Technician Bank Manager Press Photographer
        Sports Medicine Specialist Professional Security & Safety Technician Commercial Manager Land Hostess
        Sociologist Medical Equipment’s Technician Marketing Manager Air Hostess
        X-Ray Specialist Control Equipment’s Technician Television Manager Program Producer
        Media Specialist X-Ray Technician Executive Manager/Director Ship Captain
        Customs Specialist Dental Technician (Fixing) Cooperative Society Manager Aircraft Pilot
        Medical Therapy Specialist Radio/Tv Transmission Technician Accounts Manager Male/Female Nurse
        Writer Optical Technician Cinema Director Cinema/Television Producer
        University Professor Ecg Technician Company/Factory Manager Marketing Representative
        Media Person Horse Bredding Technician Minatenance Manager Sports Representative
        Secretarty/Director Of Liberary Mining Technician Printing & Publishing Manager Sales Representative
        Staffs At Embassies In GCC (Except Support Services Jobs) Microscopic Technician Hotel Manager Procurement Representative
        Archeological Researcher Geology Technician Electrical Manager Administration Coordinator
        Administrative Researcher Well Drilling Technician Finance Manager Archeological Prospector
        Legal Researcher Pharmaceutical Technician Sales Manager Engineer (All Specializations)
        Professor Foodstuff Technician Museum Manager Career Counselor
        Trader Ship Maintenance Technician School Manager Assistant General Manager
        Geologist Quantity Enumerator Aircraft Maintenance Technician Plant Manager Captain
        Quantitative Calculator Train Mentainenance Technician Theatre Manager Commercial Broker
        Referee (Sports) Lab Technician Hospital Manager Travel/Tourism Agent
        Finance/Economics Expert Aviation Technician Institute Manager Prosecutor
        Law Expert Physicist Library Manager Ministry Undersecretary
        Information Systems Expert Judge Laboratory Manager] Finance Audit
        Diplomat (Members Of Diplomatic Corps) Chemist (All Specializations) Marine Transport Manager Investor
        President/Ceo Player (All Sports Items In A Sports Club) Land Transport Manager Marketing Outlet
        President/Director Of A University Author Air Transport Manager General Specialist
        Chief Justice Computer Programmer Tourism Agency Manager Manager (Variety)
        Head Of Prosecution Translator Tv/Radio Programs Presenter A Partner
        President/Director Of A Club Accountant/Auditor Correspondent (Newspaper/Radio/Tv) Sales Executive
        Weather Expert Lecturer Food Controller All Types Of Consultant
        Earthquakes Expert Lawyer/Advocate Aircraft Takeoff Controller Aircraft Technician
        Captain Of Ship/Cruise/Carrier/Steamship Economic Analyst Maritime Controller Permanent Residence Holder
        Business Man Systems Analyst Quality Controller Golden Residency Holder
        Religious Person Operations Analyst Air Controller Housewife
        Architectural Draftsman Director Marine Traffic Controller Son / Daughter
        Executive Secretary Customs Clearer Media Controller Student
        Business Lady Sports Trainer Road Controller Husband / Wife / Son / Daughter / Mother / Father (GCC Citizen)
        Journalist Aviation Trainer Aircraft Landing Controller Head (Various)
        Pharmacist General Professional Trainer (Industrial/ Agricultural/ Commercial) Cruise Ship Guide Bank Official
        Jeweler Teacher/Instructor Tourist Guide Special Needs Teacher
          Proofreader Aviation Guide Software Designer
    • Visa Requirements: Visa required.

      Visa exemptions:

      1. Nationals of Nepal if not arriving from or not transiting through China (People's Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Macao (SAR China) or Pakistan.
      2. Holders of a Re-entry Permit issued by India
      3. Holders of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card
      4. A maximum stay of 60 days for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of Syria
      5. Holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of Belarus, Denmark and Singapore.
      6. A maximum stay of 90 days:
        1. for holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports issued to nationals of Egypt,
        2. for holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued to nationals of Nicaragua,
        3. or holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep.), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Namibia, Paraguay, Peru, Russian Fed., Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, Venezuela and Viet Nam.
        4. for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of Armenia, Germany, Greece, Japan, Lithuania, Macedonia (FYROM), Malta, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine.
        5. for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of France.
          Information 1: The max. stay is granted within 6 months.
      7. A maximum stay of 60 days for holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of Cambodia.
      8. A maximum stay of 30 days:
        1. for holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of Croatia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Lao People's Dem. Rep., Philippines, Tajikistan and Uruguay.
        2. for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of Bangladesh and Turkmenistan.

      Visa Issuance:

      1. As per the visa rules and travel Advisory issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (www.mha.gov.in) , the maximum stay by a foreigner in India on an e-tourist visa or regular sticker tourist visa or both in a calendar year is restricted to aggregate of 180 days. 
      2. Nationals of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Djibouti, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (Rep.), Lao People's Dem. Rep., Luxembourg, Marshall Isl., Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States), Myanmar, Nauru, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russian Fed., Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Isl., Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, USA, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu and Vietnam holding a printed copy of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days, when:
        1. holding a normal passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival, containing at least two unused visa pages, and holding a return/onward ticket, and
        2. arriving at Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Delhi (DEL), Goa (GOI), Hyderabad (HYD), Kochi (COK), Kolkata (CCU), Mumbai (BOM) or Thiruvananthapuram (TRV).
          1. The ETA can be obtained online 4 to 30 days before travel at Indian Visa Online.
          2. Visa on arrival allows only a single entry and is issued max. 2 times in a calendar year. 
          3. Visa on arrival is not available to persons of Pakistani origin. ETA Fee (paid online): USD 60.
      3. Holders of normal passports issued by the Palestinian Territory, holding a printed copy of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days, when:
        1. holding a normal passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival, containing at least two unused visa pages, and holding a return/onward ticket, and
        2. arriving at Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Delhi (DEL), Goa (GOI), Hyderabad (HYD), Kochi (COK), Kolkata (CCU), Mumbai (BOM) or Thiruvananthapuram (TRV).
          1. The ETA can be obtained online 4 to 30 days before travel at Indian Visa Online.
          2. Visa on arrival allows only a single entry and is issued max. 2 times in a calendar year.
          3. Visa on arrival is not available to persons of Pakistani origin. ETA Fee (paid online): USD 60

      Additional Information:

      1. TWOV (Transit without Visa):
        1. Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours. For details,click here.
        2. Not applicable to stateless persons and refugees.
        3. Hotel facilities are available in Terminal 3 at Delhi (DEL), provided holding boarding card for connecting flight.
      2. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Cards have indefinite validity, regardless of the expiry date specified on the card, provided the PIO card holder has a valid passport.
      3. Indian visa stickers have no seal/signature from the issuing authority.
        1. Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.
      4. Nationals of Maldives must have at least 60 days between visits. The max. stay is granted within 6 months.
      5. Nationals of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Sudan holding multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a validity ranging from above 3 months and up to 10 years, are required to have at least 60 days between visits. (S  Information 1: Those wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission. Travelers intending to make side-trips to neighboring countries as part of the same journey, should submit details of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation, such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain permission for multiple entries as part of that journey. Visitors are required to register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of re-entry.
      6. Nationals of China (People's Rep.) (excluding holders of Hong Kong (SAR China) and Macao (SAR China) passports) holding multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a validity ranging from above 3 months and up to 10 years, are required to have at least 60 days between visits. Information 1: Those wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission. Travelers intending to make side-trips to neighboring countries as part of the same journey, should submit details of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation, such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain permission for multiple entries as part of that journey. Visitors are required to register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of re-entry.
      7. Nationals of any country being of Pakistani origin holding multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a validity ranging from above 3 months and up to 10 years, are required to have at least 60 days between visits. Information 1: Those wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission. Travelers intending to make side-trips to neighboring countries as part of the same journey, should submit details of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation, such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain permission for multiple entries as part of that journey. Visitors are required to register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of re-entry.
      8. Stateless persons and refugees holding multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a validity ranging from above 3 months and up to 10 years, are required to have at least 60 days between visits. Information 1: Those wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission. Travelers intending to make side-trips to neighboring countries as part of the same journey, should submit details of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation, such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain permission for multiple entries as part of that journey. Visitors are required to register with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of re-entry.
      9. Visa extensions possible, except for "T" (tourist) visas and Transit visas, by applying at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.
      10. Valid visas in expired passports are still acceptable, provided accompanied by a valid passport of the same nationality of the expired passport.
      11. Holders of visas that specifically state the city/airport of entry must enter India at the specified city/airport. Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.
      12. Visa exemption does not apply to nationals of Cyprus, Hungary, Israel, Lao People's Dem. Rep., Russian Fed. and Tajikistan holding diplomatic or official passport, if employed by an international organization
      13. Nationals of any country other than Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal, belonging to a Tourist Group arriving by air for a stay of a specified period: Travel agency (approved by the Indian Ministry of Tourism) should obtain prior permission from the Immigration Officer in charge. The representative of the local travel agency will be held responsible for accompanying the group at all times during their stay in India. Permission to enter the country will be granted only upon submission of the name of the group, the number of passengers, details of the itinerary (incl. port of departure) and passport number, date of birth and nationality of each passenger. Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.
      14. Restricted/Protected Area Permits: A permit is required for foreigners wishing to visit the following:
        1. Protected Areas:
          1. Parts of State of Manipur
          2. Parts of State of Mizoram
          3. Parts of State of Arunachal Pradesh
          4. Whole of State of Nagaland
          5. Whole of State of Sikkim
          6. Parts of State of Uttaranchal.
          7. Parts of State of Jammu and Kashmir.
          8. Parts of State of Rajasthan.
          9. Parts of State of Himachal Pradesh.
        2. Restricted Areas:
          1. Whole of Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
          2. Part of the state of Sikkim
            Information 1: Not required for nationals of:
      15. Bhutan traveling by air to/from Bhutan via Bagdogra,
      16. Nepal travelling by air to/from Kathmandu.
      17. If surface travel via restricted areas is involved, passengers must hold a "pass" issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office or the Superintendent of police, or the diplomatic representation of India in Bhutan or Nepal.

      Warning:

      1. Holders of normal passports issued by Pakistan must hold 2 copies of their visa application form (issued by an Indian embassy / high commission).
      2. Visitors holding tourist or business visas must hold return / onward tickets. (See NOTE 57490) (See NOTE 57548)
        Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders
        Information 2: Not applicable to holders of multiple entry visa, issued for validity period of at least 1 year.
         

      Arrivals into India:

      Guidelines for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, as per the advisory issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and the Bureau of Immigration:

      1. Mandatory Passport Updates:
        • OCI cardholders must update their passport details under OCI Miscellaneous Services each time they receive a new passport:
          • Until the age of 20.
          • Once again after the age of 50.
        • Updates should include a scanned copy of the new passport (containing the passport holder’s photo), a recent photograph, and a signature.
      2. Submission of Updates:
        • The updates must be submitted online via www.ociservices.gov.in within three months of receiving the new passport.
      3. For Foreign Spouses of OCI Cardholders:
        • The same process applies for foreign spouses of OCI cardholders each time they receive a new passport (refer to Para No. 9.3 of the OCI Brochure available under "Useful Links" on www.ociservices.gov.in).
        • Application status can be verified on the same webpage.
      4. Confirmation Emails:
        • After uploading the required documents and submitting the application, an auto-generated confirmation email will be sent to the OCI cardholder acknowledging successful submission.
        • A second email will be sent once the details are updated in the OCI database.
      5. Travel and Immigration:
        • There will be no travel restrictions for OCI cardholders between the issuance of the new passport and the final acknowledgment of document updates in the online system.
        • OCI cardholders must carry both the old passport (linked to the OCI booklet) and the new passport along with the OCI card.
        • Immigration authorities will conduct the usual checks and verification of travel documents upon arrival and departure.
           

      All those travelling to India with an eVisa India are required to enter the country through 30 designated ports of entry. They may, however, exit from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India.

      List of the 31 authorized landing Airports in India:

      • . Ahmedabad
      • . Amritsar
      • . Bagdogra
      • . Bengaluru
      • . Bhubaneshwar
      • . Calicut
      • . Chennai
      • . Chandigarh
      • . Cochin
      • . Coimbatore
      • . Delhi
      • . Gaya
      • . Goa(Dabolim)
      • . Goa(Mopa)
      • . Guwahati
      • . Hyderabad
      • . Indore
      • . Jaipur
      • . Kannur
      • . Kolkata
      • . Kannur
      • . Lucknow
      • . Madurai
      • . Mangalore
      • . Mumbai
      • . Nagpur
      • . Port Blair
      • . Pune
      • . Tiruchirapalli
      • . Trivandrum
      • . Varanasi
      • . Vishakhapatnam
    • Passport Requirement: Passport required.

      Passport exemptions:

      1. Holders of an Emergency Identity Certificate issued to nationals of India.
      2. Holders of photo identity cards issued to nationals of India, provided arriving directly by air from Nepal.
      3. Holders of photo identity cards issued to nationals of Nepal, provided arriving directly by air from Nepal.
      4. Holders of a UN "Laissez-Passer".
      5. Holders of a German identity document (Kinderausweis) issued to minors.
      6. Holders of a Certificate of Identity issued to refugees and stateless persons residing in India, provided endorsed with a No Objection to Return to India (NORI) Certificate.
      7. Holders of travel documents issued to stateless persons and refugees.

      Document Validity:

      1. Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid on arrival.
      2. British passports endorsed British Citizen that have been extended 12 months by an extension stamp contained within the passport are accepted.

      Admission and Transit Restrictions:

      1. Nationals of Pakistan are only allowed to enter or transit through India if arriving at Chennai (MAA), Delhi (DEL) or Mumbai (BOM).
      2. Visitors holding tourist or business visas must hold return/onward tickets.

          Information 1: Not applicable to PIO card holders.

          Information 2: Not applicable to holders of multiple entry visa, issued for validity period of at least 1 year.

      3. Passengers arriving from Guinea, Liberia, Mali and Sierra Leone must enter India through one of the following airports: Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Cochin (COK), Delhi (DEL), Hyderabad (HYD), Kolkata (CCU) or Mumbai (BOM). Admission is refused if arriving at any other airport.
      4. Admission and transit refused to holders of Iraqi "S" series passport

      Additional Information:

      1. Minors: Nationals of India or Nepal, traveling directly from Nepal, aged:
        1. up to/incl. 9 years of age, do not require any documentation, if accompanied by parents/guardian, or
        2. 10 up to/incl. 18 years of age, can travel with a certified identity document containing photo, issued by the Principal or Head of an educational institution.
      2. Indian law does not permit dual nationality for nationals of India. An Indian national holding dual nationality must contact their embassy/high commission for further information.
      3. Passengers arriving from Guinea, Liberia, Mali and Sierra Leone at Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Cochin (COK), Delhi (DEL), Hyderabad (HYD), Kolkata (CCU) or Mumbai (BOM) are subject to enhanced passenger screening and medical checks.
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