India Visa Question

[insouciantbutt]

Anyone travelled to India recently?

Did some research on their Visas, it seems that the VOA (Visa on Arrival) is just to rip unknowing tourists of USD$60.. Searched through the forums and the cheapest would be getting a Visa for S$50 at Mustafa.

Have some questions regarding this though; is there a minimum duration for Visa application before travelling? Eg. I have to apply for the visa locally 2 months(?) before the date of my flight into India?

Appreciate any help in advance!

 

[tshany]

i went in 2012. Instruction is on http://hcisingapore.gov.in/pages.php?id=49

Did mine at the authorised visa application at The Verge less than 2 months before my travel date.

 

[kangaroos_kang]

mustafa will not be the cheapest. they had lost their authorised agent status.

if you are holding singapore passport, tourist visa is valid for 6months.
Fee should be S$48.

 

[hearthrob_03]

Im a singaporean indian. I just travelled to india in dec for a month and here is my advise.

Cheapest you can find is S$48. Apply through VFS Global, worldwideweb vfsglobal.com/india/singapore/]India Visa Information - Singapore - Home Page[/url] .

You will need to go down on 2 days, one to hand in your passport and application form. The second visit would be to collect your passport & visa. It should take about 2 to 3 working days. I also believe you can get your passport couriered back to you for an additional $10.

When applying, there various options, ie. 3 months, 6 months etc. Select the 6 months multiple entry as this is cheapest option (strangely enough).

Good luck!

 

[insouciantbutt]

Im a singaporean indian. I just travelled to india in dec for a month and here is my advise.

Cheapest you can find is S$48. Apply through VFS Global, worldwideweb vfsglobal.com/india/singapore/]India Visa Information - Singapore - Home Page[/url] .

You will need to go down on 2 days, one to hand in your passport and application form. The second visit would be to collect your passport & visa. It should take about 2 to 3 working days. I also believe you can get your passport couriered back to you for an additional $10.

When applying, there various options, ie. 3 months, 6 months etc. Select the 6 months multiple entry as this is cheapest option (strangely enough).

Good luck!

Thanks alot for your input hearthrob. Will do so accordingly. Appreciate all your feedback.

 

[excalibur324]

Cfm tt kangaroo kang and hearthrob info are up to date too. Went there in dec 2013

 

[stacipher]

Do you need to bring booking receipt of air tickets as well?

If yes, does it need to be return tickets?Or one way ticket will do just fine?

 

[swifix]

Do you need to bring booking receipt of air tickets as well?

If yes, does it need to be return tickets?Or one way ticket will do just fine?

i traveled india this January with VOA, the custom officer are very psychotic about the requirement for the visa. They asked me for proof of return ticket and a hotel booking, and they are very strict to the extend on deporting someone. And the duration of VOA will depend on your return ticket, not sure what the maximum...

 

[kangaroos_kang]

NEVER NEVER apply VOA in India. Unless you need to travel urgently.
Many horror story I heard from my colleague who frequent India. You may get deported.

Applying India Visa in Singapore is a breeze......super easy.
No quee if you submit at night around 9-10pm