Indian Visa In Nepal

Indian visa in Nepal are issued for Indians moving to the neighboring country for various purposes.

Looking for a Indian visa in Nepal ? A travel visa for India is required to visit India.

It is a very troublesome issue to get an Indian visa in Nepal. It is more troublesome than getting an Indian visa while living in India. The situation has been made lot more complex by the fact that there are two types of visas, one for ordinary and other for business purposes. And the problem exists not just for Indians but also for citizens of other nationalities.

Ever wondered if you need an Indian visa for a visit to Nepal, and what you should do if you do?

Indian Visa In Nepal

All foreign nationals visiting or transiting through Nepal are required to have a visa except Thai and Bhutanese citizens whose passport contains a clearance stamp issued by the Nepalese Immigration Department. You can obtain visa to enter Nepal either on arrival (VOA) or prior to arrival (PRA). The single entry VOA costs $25 USD, the multiple entry VOA costs $40 and the PRA visa costs $100.

Introductory Information

  • Except Bhutan & Nepal Nationals all foreign nationals including children MUST obtain a visa to travel to India
  • Please do not finalize your travel arrangements to India before ascertaining the visa requirements.
  • Validity of Visas is effective from the date of issue and not from the date of entry into India
  • The Embassy of India, Kathmandu reserves the right to delay/refuse visa without assigning any reasons. Visas are issued subject to various checks and clearances. Visa fee once deposited will not be refunded.
  • The Embassy of India, Kathmandu reserves the right of granting and deciding type of visa / duration of visa / number of entries, irrespective of the fees rendered.
  • Passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months and in cases of long term visas, at least till the duration of the visa requested for.
  • Acceptance of visa application does not necessarily mean grant of visa.
  • Suppression of facts or furnishing misleading/false information will result in denial of visa without assigning any reasons.
  • Granting of visa does not confer the right of entry which is subject to the discretion of the Immigration Authorities.
  • Canvassing for visa, suppression of material facts or submission of forged / false documents is a disqualification. Overstay of visa or violation of visa rules is a disqualification for grant of future visa.
  • No objection letter from either of the parents is required if a minor is traveling with one parent.
  • If the minor is traveling alone or with relatives, consent letter signed by both the parents is required
  • Visa applications of non-resident foreign nationals will be entertained for short term Tourist visa (3 month or 6 month/single entry). They are advised to obtain long term Tourist visas and other categories of visas from the country of their origin.

VISA SERVICE: General Information

  • With effect from 19.11.2012 all visa applications submitted at the Indian Visa Service Centre (IVSC) (i.e. by the ordinary passport holders) and at the Embassy of India, Kathmandu (i.e. by Diplomatic, Official and UNLP passport holders) will only be accepted in the online form.
  • From 17.09.2009, Embassy of India, Katmandu has authorized Nepal SBI Bank to operate Indian Visa Service Centre’ (IVSC) at the following address:

Indian Visa Service Centre (IVSC)
House No.296, Kapurdhara Marg, Kathmandu
(Adjacent to Indian Embassy, Kathmandu)
Tel: 009771-4001516, Fax: 009771-4001517
E-Mail: visa.india@nsbl.com.np, Website: http://nepalsbi.com.np/content/indian-visa-service-center-ivsc.cfm 

WORKING HOURS

  • Online visa applications can be submitted at the visa counter of the IVSC between 0930 hrs to 1200 hrs on all working days. Processing time is 7-10 days or more depending on the visa regulations.
  • Delivery of passports affixed with visas can be collected next working day of submission of original passport  from the counter of the IVSC between 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs on all working days.  

GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING & OBTAINING MANDATORY ONLINE VISA

  • Visit Embassy of India, Kathmandu website www.indianembassy.org.np. Click on “Visa & Passport” on the Home page of the website and then click on “Visa” for general information/instructions on visa and type of visa, you wish to apply. You will find all relevant information pertaining to the visa category selected therein. You may then click on the hyperlink “Online Visa Application” to be redirected to the Government of India Visa Online Application Website: www.indianvisaonline.gov.in  for the online visa application form.  
  • Carefully note down the Temporary Application ID number (15 alpha numeric characters), which will be displayed immediately on the Government of India Visa Online application form. This can be saved to retrieve your application and continue in case you wish to complete part of the application later.  
  • Upon successfully completing the online application, you will receive a Web Reference Confirmation Number. The completed Government of India Visa Application form will open up in PDF format at this stage. Save the form and print out the same for submission to the Indian Visa Service Centre, House No.296, Kapurdhara Marg, Kathmandu (Adjacent Embassy of India, Kathmandu) on the next day. 
  • When filing the Online Form, please ensure all details entered are accurate. The option to edit form is not available once the form has been saved. In such case, a new form needs to be filled with correct information.  
  • You can use either an Ink-Jet or Laser printer to print the completed Visa Application Form once you have submitted online.  
  • This site is best viewed in Internet Explorer (Windows) version 8.0 and above.
  • You must also have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 7.0 or a higher version installed on your computer in order to download and print the completed application form.
  • Printout of the completed form, signed by applicant in presence of officials of the Indian Visa Service Centre, should be submitted along with supporting documents and passport for scrutiny and processing of visa to Indian Visa Service Centre, Kathmandu on the next day.
  • Submission of all relevant documents mentioned in the checklist on the website is important for acceptance of the visa application at the Indian Visa Service/Embassy of India, Kathmandu. 
  • It is a mandatory requirement to ensure that your photo is 2 inch x 2 inch (51mm x 51mm) in size with white background. Photos which do not meet this specification will not be acceptedDetailed requirements regarding the photo can be found in the Indian Online VISA Site.
  • The online visa application form should be filled at least one day in advance of submission of application form print-out at the Indian Visa Service Centre/Embassy of India, Kathmandu. 
  • In case of any difficulty in filling up of visa application forms, applicants may please call our Indian Visa Service Centre Tel: 00971-4001516. 

Information regarding Online Visa Application is also available at the website of Indian Visa Service Center, Kathmandu – http://nepalsbi.com.np/content/indian-visa-service-center-ivsc.cfm 
Note:

  • Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it may take several minutes to download the initial and completed copies of the form/s.
  • Once you have completed your online application form please ensure that you bring a hard copy of the completed and signed form with you when visiting the Indian Visa Service Centre. Incomplete applications or those not signed by applicants themselves or containing incorrect information are liable for rejection without any claim for fee refund.

On first day of visit to the IVSC

  • Produce your online visa application and your passport for scrutiny and processing of your visa request.
  • Collect your receipt and note the date for your next visit.
  • Keep the fee receipt carefully. Present the same during your subsequent visit.
  • Transit visa will be granted on the next day of submitting the print out of duly completed online visa application form.

Important Notice for Agents

  • In the part of “applicant contact details” on the online visa application form, the applicant is required to fill the personal contact number on the online application form. The visa application form containing agent contact number instead of applicant contact number will not be accepted at India Visa Application Centre.

THE ONLINE VISA APPLICATION – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) 
Question:  What information will I need to complete the application?
Answer: Information needed on the India Visa Application is as under:

  • Personal information: Name, Last name at birth (If different), Marital Status, Gender, Date of birth, Place of birth
  • Spouse information (if married): Maiden name, Name, Nationality
  • Nationality: Current nationality, Acquired by birth or by naturalization
  • Nationality at birth, Any other nationality held at present/past
  • Educational Qualification, Religion (you may choose not to disclose)
  • Present address: Street number, City, State, Zip
  • Permanent address: Street number, City, State, Zip, Country
  • Contact numbers: Home/Hotel phone, Cell phone
  • Profession / Employer information: Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Country
  • Passport information: Passport number, Date of issue, Date of expiration
  • Details of any other Passports/Identity Certificate held
  • Parent’s information: Father/Mother’s name, nationality of Parents or Grandparents (paternal and maternal) who at any point held Pakistan Nationality? (If yes): provide detail
  • Previous Indian Visa information: Visa Type, Number of entries, Places to visit, Object of Journey
  • Visited India before (if yes): Addresses visited, Cities visited, Consulate that issued visa
    Starting/Ending Dates
  • Have you ever been refused an Indian visa before? (if yes): Provide details
  • Are you holding a valid “No objection” to return to India endorsement? (If yes): Provide details
  • Have you worked with Armed Forces: provide organization, place of posting, designation/rank.
  • Expected Date of departure from Nepal to India, Port of arrival in India
  • Reference information in India: Name, address and phone number of reference in India
  • Reference information in Nepal: Name, address and phone number of reference in Nepal
  • Countries visited in the last 10 years

Question: What do I choose for Indian Mission?
Answer: Your Indian Mission is the location of the processing site where you will submit your application. 

Question: What do I enter if I don’t have a ‘Citizenship or National ID number’?
Answer: Please enter ‘NA’. Do not enter your social security number, insurance number or driver’s license number. 

Question: There is no place for me to enter my middle name. Where do I type it in?
Answer: Enter your middle after your first name in the Given Name field. 

Question: I am an unemployed adult. What can I enter under ‘Profession’?
Answer: Choose ‘Other’ and in the ‘Employer Name and Address’ field, please enter ‘None’. 

Question: I am completing a form for my baby who does not have a profession. What can I enter?
Answer: Choose ‘Other’ and in the ‘Employer Name’ field, please enter ‘NA minor child’. If you child is going to school, please choose ‘Student’ under profession. 

Question: The options under ‘Profession’ does not include my job. What can I do?
Answer: You have the option to choose ‘Other’ and in the ‘Designation/Rank’ field, specify your job title. 

Question: How do I answer ‘Any other valid Passport/Identity Certificate(IC) held?’.
Answer: If you possess any other passport, travel document or Identity Certificate that is valid and issued to you by the country of your current nationality or any other country, answer yes and provide the required details in the specific columns provided for this. If not, answer no. 

Question: I am not comfortable disclosing my religion. What can I do?
Answer: You have the option to choose ‘Others’ and in the field below that, enter NA. 

Question: If I completed the online application, but I did not print copy of my application, what should I do?
Answer: We suggest you check your email with our Online Visa Registration Details from the Indian government website webmaster. This email will contain your Web File Number. Choose continue with registration and on the next page, choose the grey ‘RePrint’ button on upper right hand corner of the screen. If you continue to encounter issues, you are allowed to complete a new online application. 

Question:  What can I do if I am having trouble completing the online visa application?
Answer:  Please verify that Javascript and cookies are enabled on your computer. Also check that the date/time on your computer is set correctly. If the date/time is set in the future, this can result in not being able to advance past the first page in some browsers. 

Question:  Can I save my application, and come back to it later?
Answer: When you begin an application online, you will be provided with a Temporary Application ID which is usually 15 alphanumeric digits. Using this Application ID and temporary password, you will have up to seven days to complete your application. You can resume a partially completed application by going to the online India visa application, choose “Continue Registration”. On the following page in the upper right hand corner, enter your Temporary Application ID number and choose “Go”. Please remember that if you do not complete your application within seven days, your application will be deactivated and you will have to start a new application. 

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