Tourism in India

If the foreigner’s (other than Pakistani national) sole purpose is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short-term yoga programme, short duration medical treatment etc.,he/she should arrive in India on a Tourist visa.

Foreign Tourists of such countries eligible for availing Tourist visa and traveling in groups of not less than 4 members under the auspices of recognized Travel Agency should obtain a Group Tourist visa to visit India.

Important Guidelines:

• Maximum aggregate stay by a foreigner in India on an e-Tourist Visa or both should not exceed 180 days in a calendar year.
• Continuous stay stipulation limit applicable after arrival in India on e-Tourist/ Tourist Visa.
• e-Tourist/ Tourist visa shall not be extended and converted.
• Foreign national (other than a Pakistani national) coming to India on any type of visa will be allowed to avail activities permitted under Tourist Visa.
• Short term yoga programme means a yoga programme not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/ diploma etc.
• There shall be a gap of at least 2 (two) months between two visits to India on a Tourist Visa in respect of nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistan origin and Stateless persons.