Indian embassy in Spain

piri piri · Jul 3rd, 2006, 17:20

Has put a notice on its website saying that all postal services are suspended since last 22nd of June.

We don't know what's happening with the passports and visa applications we've sent as they're not answering the phone; and those of us who live far from Madrid are all panicking as departure dates are drawing closer.

shere · Jul 3rd, 2006, 18:15

It may be down to the amnesty granted to illegal immigrants last year. Thousands of Indian youths need paspsorts to get their immigration status legalised.

The Indian Embassy were a real pain in the backside for those requiring new passports. They made people jump through hoops and went out of their way to avoid giving passports to those who were entitled. This issue was raised in India by a few politicians. Maybe orders have come from high command in India for them to get their backsides in gear and to start issuing passports.

Jorge Reverter · Jul 3rd, 2006, 18:32

To get the visa in the Indian Embassy in Madrid is really a question of "blind faith" and better to say is a nightmare. In general spanish people travel during summer time even to India. The only way now to get a visa is personally in the Consulate in Madrid. Normally I take one year visa multiple entries (each stay cannot exceed 180 days) just to avoid this kind of problems.

Jorge

piri piri · Jul 3rd, 2006, 19:03

Dear Shere,

I am talking about people applying for tourist visas. I do have a new passport which is currently at the Indian embassy waiting for a visa stamp, so I can go to India for my summer holiday.

It hadn't occurred to me that the situation with illegal immigrants could have anything to do with our case. Still, who knows?

Marco Polo · Jul 6th, 2006, 21:47

Another option to get a VISA in Spain is to be in contact with some agency like Infoservice or Anfer. I have the same troubles and to call to the Indian Embassy is mission impossible, they don't catch the phone never. I've tried 50 times without luck. Most people travel to Madrid to get the VISA personally, but this means losing several days, because the VISA often can't be purchased the very same day. I'll try with some agency and I hope I've luck, I've sent my passport to the Embassy on 20th of June and I'm traveling in the middle of August.

Cheers and good luck!!!

Jorge Reverter · Jul 7th, 2006, 01:11

I know from the spanish forum in Lonelyplanet that most of the people who were in trouble, have got already their visa. It semms that the problem is the inefficiency of the indian people in the Consulate. Probably the same problem you normally have when you must

struggle with indian bureaucracy.

Jorge

sara45 · Jul 22nd, 2006, 17:28

I'm a tourist in Spain, does anyone know if I can apply for a visa in England or must I apply in the country I'm in? Please help, I want to leave for India ASAP.

sanjmeister · Jul 23rd, 2006, 18:19

Sara, just checking I understand you correctly:

You want to apply for a visa for India, and you are currently in Spain touring, but will be in the UK at some point in the future. It looks as though you hold a Canadian passport.

If that is all correct, then:

1) You can apply for a 6 month tourist visa for India once you get to England.
2) You should allow 5 working days for the application to be accepted.
3) The fee is GBP30 for the visa, plus a GBP10 non-UK resident fee.

HTH

sanj

Jul 3rd, 2006, 17:20	#1
piri piri Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 31	Indian embassy in Spain Has put a notice on its website saying that all postal services are suspended since last 22nd of June. We don't know what's happening with the passports and visa applications we've sent as they're not answering the phone; and those of us who live far from Madrid are all panicking as departure dates are drawing closer.

Jul 7th, 2006, 01:11	#6
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,111	I know from the spanish forum in Lonelyplanet that most of the people who were in trouble, have got already their visa. It semms that the problem is the inefficiency of the indian people in the Consulate. Probably the same problem you normally have when you must struggle with indian bureaucracy. Jorge Attached Thumbnails

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sara45 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: canada Posts: 25	Visa Help! I'm a tourist in Spain, does anyone know if I can apply for a visa in England or must I apply in the country I'm in? Please help, I want to leave for India ASAP.

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sanjmeister Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 60	Sara, just checking I understand you correctly: You want to apply for a visa for India, and you are currently in Spain touring, but will be in the UK at some point in the future. It looks as though you hold a Canadian passport. If that is all correct, then: 1) You can apply for a 6 month tourist visa for India once you get to England. 2) You should allow 5 working days for the application to be accepted. 3) The fee is GBP30 for the visa, plus a GBP10 non-UK resident fee. HTH sanj __________________ Visas4India

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Jul 3rd, 2006, 18:15	#2
shere Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 1,105	It may be down to the amnesty granted to illegal immigrants last year. Thousands of Indian youths need paspsorts to get their immigration status legalised. The Indian Embassy were a real pain in the backside for those requiring new passports. They made people jump through hoops and went out of their way to avoid giving passports to those who were entitled. This issue was raised in India by a few politicians. Maybe orders have come from high command in India for them to get their backsides in gear and to start issuing passports.

Jul 3rd, 2006, 18:32	#3
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,111	To get the visa in the Indian Embassy in Madrid is really a question of "blind faith" and better to say is a nightmare. In general spanish people travel during summer time even to India. The only way now to get a visa is personally in the Consulate in Madrid. Normally I take one year visa multiple entries (each stay cannot exceed 180 days) just to avoid this kind of problems. Jorge

Jul 3rd, 2006, 19:03	#4
piri piri Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 31	Dear Shere, I am talking about people applying for tourist visas. I do have a new passport which is currently at the Indian embassy waiting for a visa stamp, so I can go to India for my summer holiday. It hadn't occurred to me that the situation with illegal immigrants could have anything to do with our case. Still, who knows?

Jul 6th, 2006, 21:47	#5
Marco Polo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 50	Another option to get a VISA in Spain is to be in contact with some agency like Infoservice or Anfer. I have the same troubles and to call to the Indian Embassy is mission impossible, they don't catch the phone never. I've tried 50 times without luck. Most people travel to Madrid to get the VISA personally, but this means losing several days, because the VISA often can't be purchased the very same day. I'll try with some agency and I hope I've luck, I've sent my passport to the Embassy on 20th of June and I'm traveling in the middle of August. Cheers and good luck!!!

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