Nationals of the following countries may apply for Tourist Visa to India from Dubai with a valid UAE Residency. If the following nationals, whose main aim is to visit the Kingdom of India for leisure, sightseeing, etc can apply for a Tourist visa to India. The tourist visa will allow you to stay and travel within the territory of India for 60 Days.

Short- Term Tourist Visa -India Tourist Visa

The following nationals may apply for a Tourist visa to Indian (Traditional Stamped) at Indian Visa Application Center or at Indian Mission. This visa is issued fo those who want to visit India for tourism or other other short term purposes.

Required Documents for India Tourist

Passport: Home country passport with a minimum of six months validity. The new passport should have a minimum of 3 blank pages and also should submit the old passport if any.

Application Form: Duly filled application form issued by Indian mission in the UAE. Fully concluded in English or Greek and signed and dated by the applicant himself ( signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

Valid UAE Residency: Emirates ID and Copy of the stamped residency visa (valid at least three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa / intended end of the journey)

Photocopies:

• 1 passport copy of pages containing personal data
• 1 copy of the signature page (signed by the passport holder
• 1 copy of UAE residence permit/visa
• Copies of previous Schengen visa if any
• For GCC Nationals- Copy of valid Emirates ID card

Personal Photograph: 2 recent colour photographs

• Two identical photos. Not older than six months.
• Photo size: 35x45mm.
• In colour. No black and white
• The Head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• Brightly coloured background. Light grey is suggested. No patterns.
• Facing the camera
• Neutral face expression
• Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

Medical Insurance- Overseas Travel Insurance

Requirements: Your insurance should be valid for the entire period of the requested visa. Minimum coverage 30,000 € (or equal amount USD) and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted).

Letter from local employer/sponsor (NOL)-NOC Letter from the Employer: The NOC should include name, postal address and telephone number of sponsor/company, with details about applicant’s working position, starting date of employment and salary and expected date to resume duties and purpose of travel. In the case of a partner, NOC should be obtained from other partners and Also valid trade license copy for the investor/partner of the company should be attached with the NOC.

In case of dependents- Sponsors valid passport copy and UAE residence visa to be attached with the cover letter.

If minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – establishing legal parenthood: Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree, if parents are divorced / death certificate of parent (The Saudi Consulate may request to submit the original document at a later stage).

Documents, need to be translated into English. “Letter of consent” (Authorization of Minors) from parents, including passport copies and valid UAE residence visa copies of both parents/ legal guardians in case the children are travelling with others.

Travel Documents:

• Confirmed return flight tickets
• Hotel Reservation
• Day wise travel plan (Itinerary)

Proof of sufficient financial means:

• Three months original stamped and signed personal bank statement showing regular income, no deposits. Company owners can submit the bank statement of the company with a letter from the bank proving he is a signatory on this bank account.
• Bank statements should not be “credit card statements”. If not enough balance on the current account, The applicant can also submit the personal saving account (cash is not accepted as proof of funds).
• For retired persons: proof of pension or other regular income.
• Please highlight your regular income (salary, pension, etc…) on the bank statement.

1. Passport

• Home country passport with a minimum of six months validity beyond the date of your departure from India. Signed by bearer.
• Your passport must not be older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years).
• Passport should have at least one or two free “visa pages”.
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

2. Photo

• A clear new photo (Should not be older than 6 months)
• It should have a frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
• Photo should be in white background
• It should show clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
• 3×4 size

3. When you arrive in India you must have the below-listed documents:

• Printed India  E-Tourist visa
• Travel health insurance covering the duration of the stay
• Confirmed return flight tickets
• Hotel Reservation
• Day wise travel plan (Itinerary)