Visas for Goa

cyrus994 · Aug 2nd, 2008, 23:17

being a Pakistani, i've heard tales of Goa's beauty...however i wasn't granted a visa for Goa by the Indian High commission in Pakistan. Is there a possibility that i could get visa once i'm in India.... or is it included in the restricted/cantonment areas?

nayan · Aug 2nd, 2008, 23:27

Goa requires a special permit/visa?

Is it a special requirement for pakistani citizens?

capt_mahajan · Aug 2nd, 2008, 23:34

If you have been barred from visiting Goa (the visa is Indian, but Goa may be banned for Pakistani citizens, I don't know for sure) it may be because the Navy has a presence there.

Guessing.

Doubt you would get a permit in India if this was indeed the reason.

cyrus994 · Aug 3rd, 2008, 01:11

not as such that i've been barred but i did apply for New Delhi, Mumbai and Goa but i got visa for Mumbai, New Delhi,Amritsar and Agra... ..i've been told that even Indian nationals need permission for going to Goa :s

capt_mahajan · Aug 3rd, 2008, 01:16

You've been told wrong. Goa is part of India and no permission by Indians or even foreigners who have a Indian visa (except Pakistanis?) is neccessary.

I don't know how the permit system works for Pakistani citizens. If it says you can only visit the places you mention, then I guess that is it.

capt_mahajan · Aug 3rd, 2008, 01:19

Idle google, dunno how accurate the site is, maybe you need to check at the Indian embassy site or something

Dated May 18 this year

Quote:

India and Pakistan are perhaps the only two countries that issue city-specific visas to one another's nationals. Travelling to any place, however close by, outside of the one or two cities for which the visa is valid is illegal.

http://www.indiaenews.com/pakistan/20080518/118900.htm

cyrus994 · Aug 3rd, 2008, 01:38

rite then

...i'll try once i reach India although knowing full-well that curiosity kills the cat

...Thanks everyone

crvlvr · Aug 5th, 2008, 00:12

While you will need a visa that includes the city you will be flying into, it is almost impossible for the govt authorities to track you once you are in India. So, while in India you could visit Goa. However, if you plan to fly domestically, you will need a photo ID. A Pakistani passport will raise questions.

However, do note that it will be illegal if you, as a Pakistani, travel to cities not authorized in your visa. I have no idea what the penalties are.

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 5th, 2008, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by crvlvr

While you will need a visa that includes the city you will be flying into, it is almost impossible for the govt authorities to track you once you are in India. So, while in India you could visit Goa. However, if you plan to fly domestically, you will need a photo ID. A Pakistani passport will raise questions.

However, do note that it will be illegal if you, as a Pakistani, travel to cities not authorized in your visa. I have no idea what the penalties are.

Well, I would strongly advice against this. If you were of some other nationality and were caught doing something wrong of bigger magnitude, it wouldn't have mattered a lot...

However having a Pakistani passport, and indulging in something illegal, may god be your savior..

nayan · Aug 5th, 2008, 00:40

Strongly agree with Shashank. Please donot take undue risks.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip with your family.

On a lighter note---- read this thread

How greedy can they get?.

maybe you are better off not visiting Goa

.

lovish · Aug 5th, 2008, 22:15

Whatever you do....... Please just dont visit any place without permission because if police found it you must be ready to spend some years of your life in jail.....

After the ahemdabad blasts secaurity is very tight and be sure to do only what you are asked to do..........

First take official permission and only then visit GOA.....

moajiz · Aug 5th, 2008, 22:33

Never visit a city not in ur permit. As you are Pakistani so I guess your action might be watched. So just forget about it.

moksha1 · Aug 7th, 2008, 18:26

Goa is presently on terrorist "red alert". There is an increased armed police and military presence, even in the monsoon. They're doing an increased amount of roadblocks, stop and searches, and visiting lodges, guest houses, hotels and private houses to check guest registers.

It is now a legal requirement to show photographic identity when checking in anywhere, and you are supposed to report yourself to the local police station.

With the recent Muslim/Hindu riots in Margao,the curfews and lathi charges, tensions are fairly high. perhaps not the best time to be there without a permit? Your choice.

cosmic · Aug 8th, 2008, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by moksha1;

Goa is presently on terrorist "red alert". There is an increased armed police and military presence, even in the monsoon. They're doing an increased amount of roadblocks, stop and searches, and visiting lodges, guest houses, hotels and private houses to check guest registers.

It is now a legal requirement to show photographic identity when checking in anywhere, and you are supposed to report yourself to the local police station.

With the recent Muslim/Hindu riots in Margao,the curfews and lathi charges, tensions are fairly high. perhaps not the best time to be there without a permit? Your choice.

is this for everyone or just pakistani citizens?
hope it all calms down soon

Nick-H · Aug 8th, 2008, 14:29

From the bureau of Immigration website:

Quote:

Pakistan nationals other than those on Diplomatic visa are required to carry a Visa application form (duplicate copies) which will be issued in addition to regular visa on their passport by the Indian Mission concerned. On presentation at immigration check post, they are issued Regular Residential Permit and are required to report at the designated office or concerned Police Station in their places of stay within 24 Hrs unless and until they are officially exempted from police reporting .

I have no idea what this means in practice, and I hope Cyrus or other members will update us on their experiences.

No, it doesn't apply to everyone (foreigners): the form you fill in at the hotel is all you do, and it has always required your passport details, so one could say that photo-identity has always been required.

Moksha? Are you including Indian Citizens in that?

Aug 2nd, 2008, 23:17	#1
cyrus994 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lahore Posts: 8	Visas for Goa being a Pakistani, i've heard tales of Goa's beauty...however i wasn't granted a visa for Goa by the Indian High commission in Pakistan. Is there a possibility that i could get visa once i'm in India.... or is it included in the restricted/cantonment areas?

Aug 3rd, 2008, 01:11	#4
cyrus994 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lahore Posts: 8	:s not as such that i've been barred but i did apply for New Delhi, Mumbai and Goa but i got visa for Mumbai, New Delhi,Amritsar and Agra... ..i've been told that even Indian nationals need permission for going to Goa :s

Aug 5th, 2008, 22:15	#11
lovish Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 74	Whatever you do....... Please just dont visit any place without permission because if police found it you must be ready to spend some years of your life in jail..... After the ahemdabad blasts secaurity is very tight and be sure to do only what you are asked to do.......... First take official permission and only then visit GOA..... __________________ True Indian BLood will Never think twise before giving his Life to save his Motherland INDIA- Lovish

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Aug 3rd, 2008, 01:16	#5
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,509	You've been told wrong. Goa is part of India and no permission by Indians or even foreigners who have a Indian visa (except Pakistanis?) is neccessary. I don't know how the permit system works for Pakistani citizens. If it says you can only visit the places you mention, then I guess that is it.

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cyrus994 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lahore Posts: 8	rite then ...i'll try once i reach India although knowing full-well that curiosity kills the cat ...Thanks everyone

Aug 5th, 2008, 00:12	#8
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,498	While you will need a visa that includes the city you will be flying into, it is almost impossible for the govt authorities to track you once you are in India. So, while in India you could visit Goa. However, if you plan to fly domestically, you will need a photo ID. A Pakistani passport will raise questions. However, do note that it will be illegal if you, as a Pakistani, travel to cities not authorized in your visa. I have no idea what the penalties are.

Aug 5th, 2008, 00:40	#10
nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 1,028	Strongly agree with Shashank. Please donot take undue risks. Have a safe and enjoyable trip with your family. On a lighter note---- read this thread How greedy can they get?. maybe you are better off not visiting Goa .

Aug 5th, 2008, 22:33	#12
moajiz Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 23	Never visit a city not in ur permit. As you are Pakistani so I guess your action might be watched. So just forget about it.

Aug 7th, 2008, 18:26	#13
moksha1 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: india Posts: 18	Goa is presently on terrorist "red alert". There is an increased armed police and military presence, even in the monsoon. They're doing an increased amount of roadblocks, stop and searches, and visiting lodges, guest houses, hotels and private houses to check guest registers. It is now a legal requirement to show photographic identity when checking in anywhere, and you are supposed to report yourself to the local police station. With the recent Muslim/Hindu riots in Margao,the curfews and lathi charges, tensions are fairly high. perhaps not the best time to be there without a permit? Your choice.

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