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Do I need a Visa to travel to India? |
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Yes. |
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Can somebody else submit the application form for a visa on the applicant’s behalf? |
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Yes, the application can be submitted at the Visa application centre on the applicant’s behalf, but the applicant should be in Singapore. The application should not be mailed or couriered. |
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Can I apply for a visa for a family member who is not in Singapore? |
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No, the applicant has to be in Singapore while applying for the visa. |
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What are the Visa Fees? |
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Visa - Fees and Service Charges |
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How many photographs are required for visa? |
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1 latest passport-sized colored photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms). |
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What is the procedure to apply for visa for Singapore Passport holders? |
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Singapore passport holders have to submit application forms duly filled and signed at the Visa Application center with 2 latest colored photographs, necessary documents, passport and requisite fee. Processing time - 2 working days The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and should have two blank pages. |
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What is the procedure to apply for visa for holder of foreign Passport |
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Applicant holding any passport other than Singapore can apply for visa if resident in Singapore. The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and should have two blank pages. Please submit application forms duly filled and signed at Visa Application center with 2 latest colored photographs, necessary documents, passport and requisite fee. Processing time - 5 working days. (Not applicable for PRC categories and persons going to restricted/ special permit areas). |
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Can I apply for visa if I am a non Singaporean and visiting Singapore? |
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No, non-Singaporean who is not-resident i.e. visiting Singapore will not be provided visa services. They should obtain visa from the country of their normal residence or country of origin. |
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What are the documents required for Tourist Visas? |
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Application forms, 2 photographs and requisite fee. |
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What are documents required for Business Visas? |
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Application forms, 2 photographs, invitation letter from
India based company, request letter from Singapore company, Business Card and requisite fee. |
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What is a Business Visa? |
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Business visa is granted to a foreign national who wants to visit India to establish an industrial/business venture or to explore possibilities to set up industrial/business venture, or wants to purchase/sell industrial products in India. This Visa is granted subject to following conditions:-
- The applicant is a person of assured financial standing and expertise in the field of the intended business.
- The applicant is not visiting India for the business of money lending or petty trading, or for a full time employment in India involving payment of salary in India etc.
- The facility of Business Visa will also be extended to senior executives of films, experts, tour conductors and travel agents, etc., visiting India in connection with work related to projects of national importance, including those undertaken by public sector undertakings, and conducting business tours of foreigners or business or business relating to it, etc.
- A foreign national will have to comply with all other requirements like payment of tax liabilities etc.
- The grant of Business Visa is subject to any instructions issued by the Government of India on the basis of reciprocity with other foreign countries from time to time.
- The Business Visa must be issued from the country of origin, or from the country of domicile of the foreigner provided the period of permanent residence of that applicant in that particular country is for more than 2 years.
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What if I hold a valid visa in an expired Passport? |
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The Visa is to be transferred from old passport to new passport. |
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Can the visa be transferred from old passport to new passport? |
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Yes, if the existing Visa is still valid. If the visa is issued in Singapore it will take 2 working days with but if visa is issued by other Indian Mission, then it will take 5 working days. Please submit the application form, old passport, new passport and requisite fee. Additional charges of S$20/- will be charged for verification. For US passport holders additional S$50/- will be charged. |
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Do I need a transit visa? |
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Yes, if the applicant is traveling to third country via India and stays in India for less than 72 hours. Documents required are application forms with 2 photos, travel itinerary and requisite fee. For Singapore national processing time - 2 working days and for other foreign nationals - 5 working days. Additional fee of S$20/- will be charged. |
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If I have to register myself in India, where do I go and register? |
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The registration is to be done at any Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or at Foreigners cell at district police headquarters. |
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Can my visa be extended in India if I have to stay longer than required? |
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If the visa is ‘X’ category, employment visa or student’s visa, it could be extended by the FRRO subject to local checks. However tourist Visa cannot be extended under any circumstances.
List of FRRO’s office in India are:
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Delhi - Foreigners Regional Registration Officer,
Level – II, East Block VIII,
R. K. Puram Sector – I,
New Delhi |
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Mumbai: Foreigners Regional Registration Officer,
Annexe-II, Commissioner of Poilice,
Crawford Market,
Mumbai – 400001. |
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Kolkata: Foreigners Regional Registration Officer,
237, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Road,
Kolkata – 700020. |
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Amritsar: Foreigners Regional Registration Officer,
Additional Deputy Director,
Bureau of Immigration,
Ranjeet Avenue, Amritsar. |
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Chennai: Chief Immigration Officer,
Bureau of Immigration,
Shastri Bhavan Bhavan Annexe No. 26,
Hoddows Road, Chennai – 600006. |
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What is the procedure to apply for Employment visa and procedures for extension of employment visa? |
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This visa can be issued to a person who is being transferred to India by any established company having registered office in India or having got a job with an established MNC or Registered company in India.
The documents required are transfer letter from the company or employment contract in case of new, Business card, Passport and requisite fee. The visa will be issued for period of one year and for further extension the applicant has to approach FRRO in India. For Singapore national processing time - 2 working days and for other foreign nationals - 5 working days. |
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What are the procedures to apply visa for PRC, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iranian and Sri Lankan passport? |
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The documents required are the same as for tourist as well as Business visa from the applicant’s side. Processing time - 4 weeks or more. The visa is issued upon approval from concerned Authorities. |
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What is the procedure to apply for Students visa and procedures for extension of student visa? |
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This visa is issued to students who are enrolled for regular academic courses in India. The documents required are as follows; proof of admission to an educational institution recognized by the Government of India, application forms duly filled and signed, two photos and requisite fee. The visa will be issued for one year and further extension should be obtained from FRRO. |
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What is the procedure to apply for journalist Visa? |
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This visa is issued to applicants going to India for journalism purposes. Applicants may contact Second Secretary Info (on) 62382549 Fax: 67326909 or Email: hciss@pacific.net.sg with the letter from their company giving details of their visit. Non - Singaporeans must also submit visa application form at the Visa application centre simultaneously for necessary clearance with payment of fee of S$20/-. |
