Visa Information

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

c.  Deira Travel & Tourist Agency

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 10^th 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.
      

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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