I got my 10-year tourist visa a few days ago. I heard the rules changed recently and PIO's can get only an Entry visa after paying extra for a "Surrender Certificate". Will this rule change affect me even though I have a tourist visa? Will they ask for a "Surrender Certificate" or other document at the Indian airport? When I applied for my tourist visa I had to fill out a "renunciation form" and my Indian passport now has a stamp saying it is cancelled because I'm a US citizen. Do I need to show that at the airport? What is the difference between tourist and entry visa besides the cost?
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Let's get clear about our terms -- are you a Person of Indian Origin (meaning you have Indian heritage) or are you a PIO cardholder? A PIO card eliminates the need for a visa to India for 15 years.
They won't ask for the Surrender certificate at immigration -- that document is only part of the info to get the visa for those who once held Indian passports.
The primary differences between Tourist and Entry visas are:
Tourist visas have a limit of 180 days for each stay in India, regardless of overall visa length. The Entry visa does not, though you would need to register with the FRRO if staying over 180 days.
There's a required two-month break required between visits to India unless you apply for and are granted a Re-entry Permit prior to departing the US. Entry visas have no such limitation.
There are probably other differences, but those are the major ones. As you qualify for OCI, spending the money for that will eliminate any visa paperwork for life. It's not that complicated -- my wife's cousin just got hers through the DC consulate, and it took under six weeks.
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Originally posted by ronnieboy View PostAs for OCI, I'm not so sure as I'm over 50 so I'll have to get it reissued when I change my passport so it's not really a lifetime benefit.
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Tourist Visa or Entry Visa..please help!
Hello,
My USC husband and I have been married less than a year. We are going to visit my parents in India in december 2011. My husband has no Indian roots but me .. What type of visa should he apply for? tourist or entry? I don't understand the real difference between the two except a rip-off (with a higher fee) for the entry visa application..but we obviously have to get him the right type of visa. Also, we do not intend to spend beyond 6 months in India during our future travels. Please help!
Thank you!
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Tourist vs. Entry visa again!
Originally posted by curtdfw View PostBut you won't have to re-qualify, just get the 'U' visa sticker transferred to the new passport and have the new passport number entered into the OCI booklet. Cost per the DC consulate is $25. However, if your visits to India are infrequent, it may not be worth it.
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info regarding tourist visa
can we apply for OCI card from india if we visit india on a tourist visa.
I am taking a tourist visa for my daughter as i have to travel to india next month. Can I apply for OCI card from India for my daughter incase needed.
Kindly reply asap
ThANK YOU
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Originally posted by curtdfw View PostLet's get clear about our terms -- are you a Person of Indian Origin (meaning you have Indian heritage) or are you a PIO cardholder? A PIO card eliminates the need for a visa to India for 15 years.
They won't ask for the Surrender certificate at immigration -- that document is only part of the info to get the visa for those who once held Indian passports.
The primary differences between Tourist and Entry visas are:
Tourist visas have a limit of 180 days for each stay in India, regardless of overall visa length. The Entry visa does not, though you would need to register with the FRRO if staying over 180 days.
There's a required two-month break required between visits to India unless you apply for and are granted a Re-entry Permit prior to departing the US. Entry visas have no such limitation.
There are probably other differences, but those are the major ones. As you qualify for OCI, spending the money for that will eliminate any visa paperwork for life. It's not that complicated -- my wife's cousin just got hers through the DC consulate, and it took under six weeks.
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Originally posted by dollygo View Postcan we apply for OCI card from india if we visit india on a tourist visa.
I am taking a tourist visa for my daughter as i have to travel to india next month. Can I apply for OCI card from India for my daughter incase needed.
Kindly reply asap
ThANK YOU
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