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Introduction of “Tourist Visa-on-Arrival”

To facilitate bonafide foreign tourists who plan their tours at a short notice, Government of India has decided to introduce “Tourist Visa-on-Arrival” for a period of one year for citizens of five countries viz. Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand and Singapore on an experimental basis w.e.f. 1.1.2010. Tourists from the said countries can also procure their visas from the Missions / Posts in the normal course.

2. The said “Tourist Visa-on-Arrival” with a maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility shall be granted by the Immigration Officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata airports to start with.

3. The grant of a “Tourist Visa-on-Arrival” shall be regulated as per the guidelines prescribed in the Visa Manual.

New Delhi
January 1, 2010


Visa collection, which has been outsourced since September 2007, was expanded by adding three more collection centers with effect from 22 January 2009.

The High Commission will continue to accept the applications of Diplomatic/Official passport holders directly at its premises.

The High Commission of India will not accept Visa Applications at its premises and therefore Visa Applications should be submitted at the following Five Visa Application Collection Centers approved by the High Commission.

i) Mustafa Air Travel Pte Ltd
5, Verdun Road, 01-02/03 SPA Building,
Singapore 207274
Tel. 64190731 (Visa Enquiry)
 64190730 (Visa Status)
Website : www.mustafa.com.sg
E-mail    : indiavisa@mustafa.com.sg

ii) Serangoon Air Travel Pte Ltd
Little India Arcade,
48 Serangoon Road, #01-22,
Singapore 217959
Tel. 65917166 (Visa Enquiry)
62971655 (Visa Status)
Website : www.citiair.com
E-mail : visa@serangoonair.net

iii) Quoprro Global Services Pte Ltd
9 Shenton Way, Unit No.2
Level 5, Singapore Conference Hall,
Singapore 068813
Tel. 62272248 (General  Enquiry)
Website : www.ihc-sing-quoprro.sg
E-mail    : infoihcsg@quoprroglobal.com

iv) Network Express Courier  Services  Pte Ltd
46 Horne Road, Network Courier Building
Singapore 209068
Tel. 62933833 (Visa Enquiry)
Website : www.networkcourier.com.sg
E-mail    : indiavisa@networkcourier.com.sg

v) Muhibbah Travels Tours & Trading  Pte Ltd
7500A Beach Road #B1-303/304,
The Plaza,
Singapore 199591
Tel. 62960011
Website : www.muhibbahtravel.com
E-mail    : indiavisa@muhibbahtravel.com

Please check the website of the agencies for timings of submission of application etc.


S$9/- per application would be charged by Visa Application Center as service charges in addition to prescribed visa fees   All Singaporean nationals, except diplomatic and official passport holders, require a visa to travel to India

1.       Visa for Singaporean nationals is issued in 2 working days. 

2.       However, visa application processing for non-Singaporean applicant who is a PR, Student,  SVP or working on EP/WP or a dependant, requires minimum five working days. 

3.       Non-Singaporean, who is not-resident in Singapore will not be provided visa services. He/She should obtain the visa from the country of their normal residence or country of origin.

Download the visa application form and fax form. Click here

The visa application form duly filled up and signed by the applicant himself, should be submitted along with two colored passport-size photographs. For applicable visa fee Click here for fee schedule

Tourist Visa -Is issued to applicants traveling to India for tourism. Applicant needs to submit application form along with one coloured photo. Tourist visa cannot be extended in India. There should a gap of at least one month between the expiry of the previous Tourist Visa and application date of the current Visa.

Transit Visa - Valid for direct transit only. Proof of confirmed reservations for onward journey from India should be submitted along with the visa application and two coloured photographs.

Business Visa - It is the endeavour of the High Commission to ensure that Singapore nationals applying for business visas are issued visas on the same day. They should apply to the Visa Application Centres as indicated in the website.

Student Visa - This visa is issued for the duration of the course for those students who want to persue regular academic course in India. The students should submit proof of admission to an educational institution recognized by the Government of India.

Journalist Visa - Journalists and media personnel travelling to India for work-related purposes, documentaries, filming and news coverage etc, need special clearance/approval.  Please contact : Mr. NG Vasanthkumar, First Secretary(Press, Information & Culture) on Telephone : 62382514 Fax 67326909 or E-mail : hcihoc@pacific.net.sg

Conference Visa - Are issued for attending conferences/seminar/meetings in India. A letter of invitation from the organizer of the conference is to be submitted along with the visa application. Delegates coming to attend conferences may combine tourism with attending conference.

Employment Visa - Are issued to skilled and qualified professionals or persons who are engaged or appointed by companies, organizations, economic undertakings as technicians, technical experts, senior executives etc. Applications are required to submit proof of contract/employment/engagement of foreign nationals by the company or organizations.

Medical Visa - It is issued for specialised medical treatment in India. The application for medical visa should be submitted with medical advice to go to India for specialised medical treatment.

Transfer of Visa - Submit duly filled up and signed visa application form with old and new passport. If visa is issued in Singapore, transfer of visa, from old passport to new passport is issued against payment of S$10/- on next working day. If visa is issued by Indian Mission abroad, processing time is 5 working days and fee charged is S$20 for fax and S$10 for transfer. In case of US national, fee charged is S$ 20 for fax plus S$ 50 for transfer in total S$70.

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General Information

1.    The duration of stay in India, for each visit on a tourist visa or business visa is only for period      of six months. Tourist visa is non-extendable.
2.    Passport must be valid for more than six months with at least two blank pages at the time of      submission of application.
3.     Validity of all visas is counted from the date of their issue.
4.      If visa is for more than 180 days, registration is compulsory with in 14 days of first arrival in India for visa other than Business visa

All categories of applicants are advised to observe their stay in India as per validity of their visas; overstay could invite legal action and non issuance of visa in future by any Indian Mission abroad

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