Tourist visa:
Maximum six month multiple entry visas are issued in indian embassies and consulates all around the world. Consular fees about 40-50USD. Visa valid from the date of issue. Tourist Visas are non-extendible(6 months) and non-convertible.
Student Visa:
This Visa is issued for the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years whichever is less. It is important to furnish proof of admission to recognized Universities/Institutions in India. Change of purpose and institutions are not permissible.
Visa to Missionaries:
This Visa is valid for single entry and duration as permitted by Government of India. A letter in triplicate from sponsoring organization indicating intended destination in India, probable length of stay, and nature of duties to be discharged should be submitted along with guarantee for applicant's maintenance while in India.
Transit visa:
15 days visa for transit to another country with single/double entry facilities. A ticket to the destination country is required. Transit Visa is non-extendable in India.
Validity of all visas is counted from the date of their issue!!!
For Extension of visa contact MHA- Director (F), Lok Nayak Bhawan, 1 floor, Khan market, New Delhi-110003.
Border check point
From Nepal:
From west to east:
1. Gadda Chauki-Banbasa,
2. Dhangari-Gauri Phanta,
3. Nepalgunj-Rupaidiya,
4. Sanauli(Belahiya)-Nautanawa - main check point between countries,
5. Birgunj-Raxaul,
6. Kakarbhitta-Siliguri - to East India,
From Bhutan:
1. Phutchaling-Jaigon,
From Myanmar:
entry not available for tourist visa,
From Bangladesh:
From west to east:
1. Benapole - main check point between countries,
2. Gaud(Sona Masjid)-Godagari,
3. Burimari(Banglabandha)-Chengrabandha - to Siliguri,
4. Tamabil-Dawki- to Meghalaya state,
5. Akhaura-Agartala- to Tripura state,
From Pakistan:
Only point Wagha-Atari between Lahore and Amritsar.
From west to east:
1. Gadda Chauki-Banbasa,
2. Dhangari-Gauri Phanta,
3. Nepalgunj-Rupaidiya,
4. Sanauli(Belahiya)-Nautanawa - main check point between countries,
5. Birgunj-Raxaul,
6. Kakarbhitta-Siliguri - to East India,
From Bhutan:
1. Phutchaling-Jaigon,
From Myanmar:
entry not available for tourist visa,
From Bangladesh:
From west to east:
1. Benapole - main check point between countries,
2. Gaud(Sona Masjid)-Godagari,
3. Burimari(Banglabandha)-Chengrabandha - to Siliguri,
4. Tamabil-Dawki- to Meghalaya state,
5. Akhaura-Agartala- to Tripura state,
From Pakistan:
Only point Wagha-Atari between Lahore and Amritsar.