Guidelines to obtain Indian Visa
Do you wish to travel to India? Well! The answer in "Yes" is quite expected. But what is it that gives rise to apprehensions in the minds of tourists? Surveys have found out that lack of knowledge related to obtaining Indian visa is one of the reasons that brings hiccups to many travelers. We, at ITOPC provide all types of travel assistance to the tourists coming to India from all across the globe.

Introduction
Obtaining visa for India becomes a prime requisite for all the tourists wishing to travel to India. Holding a visa allows you to move in to the territory of a nation freely. If you are found roaming in India sans visa, you could be detained or deported back to your country.

Indian Visa Types

Tourist Visa- For tourists touring in India
Student Visa - It is granted to students who come to India for studies
Transit Visa - It is offered to tourists who have to reach some other destination via India
Missionaries Visa - This type of visa is given to those who travel to India as Missionaries
Employment Visa - It is given to professional coming to India for work
Journalist Visa - This type of visa is issued to those journalists and photographers to come to India for professional purposes.
Research Visa - Issued to those professional who come to India for research work.
The visa fees and the processing time varies according to the type of visa one is looking for.

Essentials for Obtaining an Indian Visa
Following is the list of important documents that is required for obtaining Indian visa:

• Visa Application Form
• Submit two or three latest photographs of yours while filling the vis application form.
• You need to have a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of departure.
• You may apply for a collective visa in case you are traveling in a group of four or more and are being dealt by a recognized travel agency.
• The Visa fee is usually non refundable and also may change without prior notice.

How to Extend Your Visa
Any visitor to India who wishes to extend his visa date is required to submit the following documents:

• Original Documents
• Passport
• Residence Permits
• PIO Cards
• Travel Documents

Extension of Visa in Delhi can be done at
Ministry of Home Affairs
Director (F)
Lok Nayak Bhawan
1st Floor, Khan Market
New Delhi - 110003