FAQ - Visa Services

1. What types of Visas can be obtained to visit India and what are their requirements?

Ans:
Tourist visa:

Tourists wishing to visit India will normally be granted tourist visa, for a maximum period of six months effective from the date of issue. Tourist visa are non-extendable and non-convertible.

Fees : RM 189.56

Business Visa:

Business Visa are normally granted for a period upto 6 months. However, multiple-entry Business Visa for up to 5 years validity may be granted to technicians/experts going to India in pursuance of bilateral agreements or joint venture projects having Government approval.

Fees: (i) Upto 1 year RM 574.56
(ii) From one year to Five years RM 905.56

Student Visa:

Student Visa can be obtained on furnishing proof of admission to recognized Universities/institutions in India. Student visas are granted for duration of the course or upto 5 years whichever is less.

Fees : RM 345.56

Employment Visa:

Employment Visa can also be obtained on furnishing of proof of employment with companies in India. It may however be noted that applications for employment visas are considered only for managerial/highly skilled jobs.

Fees: (i) Upto one year RM 547.56
(iii) From one year to five years RM 905.56

Transit Visa:

Transit Visa 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 "Visa cannot be obtained from immigration counters at ports of entry in India. Evidence of onward travel to a destination outside India is required.

Fee : RM 99.56

Requirement for Visa:

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Please Note:

(i) Persons holding long term Visa (having validity exceeding 6 months) are normally not expected to stay in India more than 6 months during each visit. For visits for a period longer than 6 months, the visa holder is required to register with the Foreigners' Registration Office (FRO)/Foreigners' Regional Registration Office (FRRO)

(ii) Visa Exemption Letters previously granted to children of Indian origin (for a maximum validity of 90 days from the date of issue) have been discontinued since 1 July 1999. Visa Exemption Letters issued in the past are hence no longer valid. All children holding separate passports are now required to obtain regular visa.

2. Can I apply visa for a family member who is not in Malaysia?

Ans :No, the applicant has to be in Malaysia while applying for visa.

3. How many photographs are required for visa?

Ans : 2 latest passport Size (2*2 in) colored photographs(white back ground )

4. What is the procedure to apply for visa for Malaysian Passport holders?

Ans : Malaysian passport holders have to submit application forms duly filled and signed at Visa counter with 2 latest colored photographs, necessary documents, passport and requisite fee. Processing time 3 working days The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and should have at least two blank pages.Applications to be submitted in any of the following centers :-
Kuala Lumpur, Penang ,Johor Bahru , Kuantan ,Kota Kinabalu ,Kuching ,Ipoh ,Melaka and Seremban.

5. What is the procedure to apply for visa for holder of foreign Passport?

Ans : Non Malaysian(Foreign)passport holders who hold a valid Malaysian visa for Employment/Business/Student/Residence Pass/MM2H/Long Term Social Visit pass (1 year and above)can apply for Indian Visa.Visa will be issued only after necessary clearance/approval.For further details please see website: www.indiavisa.com.my

6. What if I hold a Valid visa in an expired Passport?

Ans : The Visa is to be transferred from old passport to new passport. Fee: RM 32.56

7. Can the visa be transferred from old passport to new passport?

Ans : Yes, if the existing Visa is still valid. If the visa is issued in Malaysia it will take 3 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 RM 40/- will be charged for verification.

8. If I have to register myself in India, where do I go and register?

Ans : The registration is to be done at any Foreigners Regional
Registration Office (FRRO) or at Foreigners cell at district police headquarters.

9. Can my visa be extended in India if I have to stay longer than required?

Ans : 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.please see website: boi.gov.in/content/frro-contact-list

10. What is the procedure to apply for Students visa and procedures for extension of student visa?

Ans : This visa is issued to student who are enrolled for regular academic courses in India . The documents required are as follows ; proof of admission to an educational institution recognized by India , applications forms duly filled and signed two photos and requisite fee.

11. What is the procedure to apply for journalist Visa?

Ans : This visa is issued to applicants going to India for journalism purposes. Applicants may contact First Secretary (PIC) & Head of Chancery with the letter from their company giving details of their visit.

12. Can I bring Indian currency with me to India or do I have to get them converted only when I land in India ?

Ans. Bringing Indian currency by any foreign national is prohibited. Only Indians who travel overseas frequently can bring small amount of Indian Rupees. Hence please bring any hard currency and get it exchanged into Rupees in India.

13. How much foreign exchange can I carry to India?

Ans. Any person can bring in to India from a place outside India foreign exchange without any limit. However, declaration of foreign exchange/currency is required to be made in the prescribed Currency Declaration Form in the following cases:

14. How do I get the information about Tourism offices in India and abroad?

Please visit :

http://www.incredibleindia.org/tourofficeindia.htm for India tourism Officials and

http://www.incredibleindia.org/tourofficesabroad.htm for Indian tourist offices abroad.

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