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Distance of Major destinations of Rajasthan from Jaipur is as
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General Information About Visa
Immigration Passport
Citizens of all countries, except Nepal &
Bhutan, require a valid national passport or valid travel documents and
a valid visa granted by Missions abroad for entering India. Nepalese or
Bhutanese citizens need no passport or visa but should possess suitable
documents for their identification when proceeding from their respective
countries.
Requirement For Visa:
Foreigners desirous of visiting India can
do so after obtaining visa from the Indian Mission in their country of
their residence. They should possess a valid National Passport - except
in the case of nationals of Bhutan & Nepal, who may carry only suitable
means of identification.
Tourist Visas:
Usually, a multi-entry visa, valid for a period of
180 days, is granted for the purpose of tourism. The visa is valid from
the date of issue.
Collective Visas:
The facility also exists for the issue of collective
visas to group tours consisting of not less than four members and
sponsored by a travel agency recognized by the Government of India. Such
groups may split into smaller groups for visiting different places in
India after obtaining a collective "license to travel" from the
immigration authorities in India. However, they must reassemble and
depart as the original group.
Transit Visas:
Transit visas are granted by Indian
Missions abroad for a maximum period of 15 days.
Exemption From Registration
Foreigners coming to India on tourist visas
for 180 days or shorter period are not required to register themselves
with any authority in India. They can move about freely in the counrty,
except to restricted/protected areas and prohibited places. Nationals of
Bangladesh are exempted from registration upto six months. If their stay
exceeds six months, they have to register themselves. Individuals
without nationality (stateless persons; IRO refugees, persons receiving
legal or political protection, holders of Nansen passport etc.) should
have valid passports, identity documents or sworn affidavits along with
the visa for which they should apply two months in advance. Family
passports issued by other governments are recognised without
discrimination.
Landing Permit Facility
Tourists may note the no Landing Permit
Facility is available to any foreign tourist landing without a visa. A
limited facility exists only for group tours consisting of four or more
members and sponsored by a travel agency recognised by the Government of
India. Children of foreigners of Indian origin below the age of 12 may
be granted a landing permit by the immigration authorities upto a period
of 90 days to see their relatives, in case they happen to come without a
visa.
Tourist Groups
A tourist group arriving by air, ship or by
a chartered or scheduled flight may be granted a collective landing
permit for a period of upto 30 days by the immigration authorities on
landing, provided the group is sponsored by a recognised travel agency
and a predrawn itinerary is presented along with details of passport
etc. of the members, and the travel agency gives an undertaking to
conduct the group together.
If a foreigner wishes to come to India for
a purpose other than tourism, he should come after obtaining one of the
following visas.
Business Visa:
A foreigner can obtain one from an Indian
Embassy abroad. A multiple entry visa is valid for 5 years, provided he
wishes to come for some business. Foreigners of Indian origin can obtain
a 5 year multiple entry visa for business, to meet their relatives etc.
Student Visa:
A student visa can be obtained from the
Indian Embassy on the production of proof of admission and means of
sustenance while in India, etc. The visa is valid for one year but can
be extended in India for the duration of the course.
Conference Visa:
Delegates coming to attend international conferences in India can be
granted Conference Visa to cover the conference as well as for tourism
in India. Delegates are advised to apply to Indian Embassies well in
advance. ** Employment Visa : Foreigners desirous of coming to India for
taking up employment should apply for an Employment Visa, which are
issued by Indian Missions abroad. Initially granted for a period of one
year, it can be extended in India upto the period of contract. **
Recreation : Foreigners wishing to undertake any international sporting
event, trekking, botanical expeditions, yoga, journalists, media men,
documentary and feature film makers may obtain visas after due
formalities from the Indian Embassy.
Visa & Customs:
Tourists
visas are available for a maximum period of 180 days. No charge are
levied for visa extension within the maximum period of 180 days.
Identical
passport photographs are required. However, in case of an extension
beyond 180 days, which is allowed only in exceptional cases, an
extension fee is charged.
Tourists from other countries are advised
to check current applicable visa fee/visa extension fees with government
of India Tourist Offices or Indian Consular Offices located in their
respective countries.
Customs Formalities And
Regulations:
The usual duty free regulations of one
bottle of whisky, i.e. 950 ml or less and 200 cigarettes apply for
India. If the tourist brings in more than $ 1000 in cash or in
traveler's cheques, it must be declared by completion of currency
declaration form.
While small items like perfumes, cosmetics
etc., are allowed into the country, larger items like video cameras are
likely to be entered on a "Tourist Baggage Re-export' form to ensure
that the article is taken away on departure. The TBRE form should be
re-submitted on departure.
Goods brought in excess of this are chargeable to duty as per prevailing
law.
Foreign Travel Tax:
For international travel from Indian
airports Airport Travel Tax must be paid for travel to all other
countries. This tax is also applicable to infants who may not be
occupying seats.
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