International travel to India requires a visa. A visa can be easily procured for he Indian Embassies and consulates stationed in your particular country. For your visa to be valid, your passport must be valid for at least six months more than your tentative departure date from India. Soon the Visa-on-arrival service will be extended to international tourists who plan to travel to India. The different types of Visas issued by the Government of India depending upon your type of travel are:

Tourist Visa: Usually issued for 6 months

Business Visa: Usually valid for 1 year or more and with a multiple entry facility

Student Visa: Usually issued for the duration of study or 5 years, whichever is less.

Employment Visa: Issued to skilled professionals employed by companies operating in India.

Conference Visa: Issued to delegates who wish to attend conferences in India

Journalist Visa: Issued to members of the press

Transit Visa: Issued to travelers transiting through India

Missionary Visa: This is a single entry visa for a fixed duration of stay in India

Medical Visa: A visa issued for medical treatment in India. Add on visas are also given to attendants of the patient seeking medical treatment.

For more specific information on visas and their fees, please contact your nearest Indian Embassy or Consulate.