The Citizens of India as well as foreigners are required to obtain Immigration clearance both at the time of arrival as well as departure to/from India.
Grant of an Indian Visa/Visa Free Regime does not confer the right of entry which is subjected to the discretion of Immigration Authorities.
Foreigners except certain categories who are travelling to India are required to hold a valid passport and valid visa. Certain foreigners may for one reason or another; travel on travel documents other than a proper national passport, or a Certificate of Identity. Such foreigners are required to hold a valid visa for entry into India.
After due checks and capture of Biometrics (in case if required), the passports will be duly stamped.
Foreign Nationals should enter India through Authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) only.
It is one’s responsibility to make sure that the Arrival/Departure seals get affixed on their passports. In case one misses to get their Passport affixed by us, please get in touch with the nearest FRRO or ICP to make sure the seal gets affixed and enjoy a hassle-free travel.
Foreign Nationals (including OCI card holders) should, at all times, be in possession of a VALID PASSPORT and a VALID VISA. This applies for ENTRY into, STAY in and EXIT from India.
Foreigners who are granted a particular type of visa with reference to the purpose of visit shall be required to strictly adhere to the purpose of visit declared while submitting the visa application.
The stay stipulation for Foreign Nationals holding tourist visas is limited to a total aggregate stay of 180 days within a calendar year.
Foreign Nationals can visit Protected, Restricted and Cantonment Areas only after obtaining requisite permissions.
Foreigner granted any type of visa and OCI cards shall not be permitted to engage themselves in preaching religious ideologies, making speeches in religious places, distribution of audio or visual display/pamphlets pertaining to religious ideologies, spreading conversion etc. will not be allowed.
Persons from Yellow Fever (YF) endemic countries (or if he/she has visited any Yellow Fever (YF) endemic country during past 6 days) will be required to possess a valid certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination from an authorized vaccination centre.
Indians travelling from Nepal by Air are required to carry either a valid Indian passport or Original Indian Voter ID card with photograph issued by the Election Commission of India.
If a person or attendant/ family members of the person is arriving from a country which is having public health risk with regard to any condition which has been declared as public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) by WHO DG, then he/ she may be required to undergo medical screening or additional measures as decided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. For more details about health regulations, please click here
