Indian Visa

Foreign Nationals desirous of coming into India are required to possess a valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa. The Consular Passport and Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for issuance of Indian visas to the foreign nationals for their visit for various purposes. This facility is granted through various Indian missions abroad. Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. The High Commission reserves the right on granting and deciding type/duration of visa irrespective of the fees tendered at the time of making application. Granting of Visa does not confer the right of entry to India and is subject to the discretion of the Immigration Authorities.

There is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in India and no fee is charged for immigration facilities at the airports. Foreign passengers should ensure that they are in possession of valid Indian Visa before they start their journey to India.

The Embassy of India in the Netherlands has recently announced the introduction of The Indian Fast Track Business Visa Scheme which is aimed towards facilitating a quicker processing of business visas for Dutch Companies whose officials need to travel frequently to India for business purposes. The lists of companies who are eligible to avail the benefit have been hyperlinked (http://www.indianembassy.nl/fast_track_visa.pdf). Further the embassy has opened Visa and Consular Service Centres in The Hague, Amsterdam and Rotterdam which have become fully operational with effect from 24 February 2011. More details on these can be accessed from the website (http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/netherlands).

For more visa related information please refer http://india.gov.in/overseas/passport/indian_visa.php and http://www.indiainbusiness.nic.in/visitors-guide/visa.htm. Also, a list of FAQs on work related visa can be referred from the supporting document.