A Tourist Visa can only be granted to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India and whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives etc. No other activity is permissible on a Tourist Visa. The Tourist Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.

Validity: Embassy of India, Bangkok will normally issue Tourist visas for Double Entry with 6 months validity.

Please Note: Embassy of India, Bangkok will normally issue Tourist Visas for Single Entry with 3 Months validity to Pakistan passport holder, Pakistan Origin and Chinese passport holder.

Please Note: The gap of two months between two visits would apply to all Multiple Entry Tourist Visa.

Please Note: The gap of one month is mandatory while applying for fresh visa upon expiry of previous visa.

Please Note: The gap of two months between two visits would apply to Tourist Visa Double entry that have no stamp of “Reentry Permitted”

Please Note: Indian Embassy of India, Thailand will issue visa for Thai Monk and Thai Nun as Gratis

For more information please refer to www.mha.gov.in

VISA APPLYING
PROCESS

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Step 1

Check your purpose of travel

Once you decide your purpose of travel you should follow the steps below. You are advised to read through the application steps set out below before you make your visa application so that you are clear about the procedure and requirements.

Please ensure the duration requested covers your travel plans. Visa validity starts from the date it is issued so it is advised to plan your travel dates accordingly.

Step 2

Complete your Online Visa Online Application and prepare your documents

You should submit 1 visa application for each individual applying for a visa. Complete your Visa Online Application online and submit all the relevant documents. Please note that handwritten or typed forms are not accepted any more. Incomplete visa forms/insufficient/false documents may result in visa rejection or possible delay.. Please refer to the ABOUT YOUR VISAS menu for more details.

Step 3

Prepare your visa application fee

Please keep your visa fees and other payments ready before you proceed to the application centre.

Step 4

Visit the visa application centre

Please ensure you read the security regulation notices before you visit the visa application centre.

If you wish you may also courier your application to the Visa Application centre. Please refer to the menu additional services for further details

Step 5

Collect the decision on your visa application

You will need the original visa submission receipt to collect your documents. A nominated person can also collect your documents on your behalf after the visa is being processed. Your nominated person will need to provide an authorised letter signed by you and proper proof of their identity. If you prefer you can have your documents returned to you by courier service.
If you are issued a visa, you should ensure that:

	Your personal details are correct.
	it correctly states the purpose for which you want to come to the India, and
	it is valid for the date on which you want to travel.

If you think there is anything wrong with your visa, please contact the visa application centre immediately.