India offers a diverse range of visa types to accommodate various purposes of travel. Here are the primary categories of visas available:
Types of Visas in India
- e-Visa
- e-Tourist Visa: Valid for up to 1 year, allows multiple entries for leisure travel.
- e-Business Visa: Valid for up to 1 year, permits multiple entries for business activities.
- e-Medical Visa: Valid for up to 6 months, allows triple entries for medical treatment.
- Employment Visa
- For highly skilled professionals working in India, valid for up to 5 years or the duration of the employment contract.
- Business Visa
- For individuals visiting India for business purposes, valid for up to 5 years and extendable within India.
- Tourist Visa
- Designed for leisure travel, valid for 30 days and non-extendable.
- Research Visa
- For individuals conducting research in recognized institutions, valid for up to 5 years and extendable.
- Medical Visa
- For those seeking medical treatment in India, typically valid for up to 1 year.
- Transit Visa
- For travelers passing through India, valid for up to 15 days and not extendable.
- Conference Visa
- Issued for attending international conferences, with validity based on the duration of the conference.
- Entry/“X” Visa
- For family members accompanying foreign nationals, valid for up to 5 years and extendable.
- Project Visa
- Specifically for individuals involved in projects in sectors like power and steel, valid for the duration of the project or up to 1 year.
Each visa type has specific eligibility criteria and application processes tailored to its purpose, ensuring that foreign nationals can enter and stay in India according to their needs.