Indian visa from Uk

Mike_Fisher · Dec 1st, 2004, 21:34

Hi

I'll be getting my indian visa soon. But would like some advice. Does the tourist visa last for 6 months? And how do i go about making the tourist visa a multiple entry one

I have read POOKSTAR's thread and that was very helpful but she did not answer the above questions.

Thanks

Mike

shere · Dec 1st, 2004, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_Fisher

Hi

I'll be getting my indian visa soon. But would like some advice. Does the tourist visa last for 6 months? And how do i go about making the tourist visa a multiple entry one

I have read POOKSTAR's thread and that was very helpful but she did not answer the above questions.

Thanks

Mike

There is a section on the visa form ( http://www.hcilondon.net/services/vi...d/VisaForm.DOC )that specifically asks "Duration for which visa is required and No of Entries" just write "6 Month / Multiple" and you should be ok.

seventies'hippy · Dec 2nd, 2004, 00:39

In the UK a 6months tourist visa starts from the day they issue it and It's automatically issued as multiple entry,

cyberhippie · Dec 2nd, 2004, 13:44

I see what your saying Trvlin, but I think what 70s hippy is is getting at is that the single entry visas were phased out a long time ago maybe. The form obviously has'nt been updated a bit like the asking for two referrees which is also no longer observed!!
Perhaps it is better to err on the side of caution (these are Indian goverment workers after all) but I think multiple entry visas are the only option available these days!!
My last 8 visas have been multiple entry and they were issued automatically here in The Netherlands without my asking so to speak!

seventies'hippy · Dec 2nd, 2004, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by trvl_in

Yikes, I believe a cautionary note is in order here.
The visa application form presently issued by the HCI at London (02/DEC/2004) directly states (in emphatic bold type): "Duration & the No. of entries permitted will be at the discretion of the High Commission of India." I would really caution any applicant for a visa to take this guidance seriously and be guided accordingly.

I would strongly urge any applicant for an Indian visa to attend very carefully to the preparation of your application, ensuring that it is fully completed and legible (preferably neat), that your representations about yourself and your plans are coherent and logical, and, if you want to be permitted multiple entries then make sure you ask for them and are prepared to justify them if queried. They are not "guaranteed" or "automatic": rather they are expressly and emphatically "...at the discretion of the High Commission of India..."

Everyone I know including myself who has got a tourist visa in the last couple of months has received a multiple entry one, regardless of what boxes they've ticked,,,,,,,,,

Nick-H · Dec 2nd, 2004, 17:25

Multiple entry. Me too.

cyberhippie · Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:50

Nobody is arguing here simply putting forward their experience in getting a visa!
Since it's such an easy thing to do I'll go with trvlin's idea of filling in the visa form with the requirements as stated by the Indian consulate services.
It takes but a second and everyones expectations are met.
Strange though trvlin we don't have this part on the visa form in the Netherlands but then we don't get 10 year visas the same as the folks stateside (lucky buggers)

volga_volga · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:07

Sometimes I wonder if trvl_in is a human being or a machine...

seventies'hippy · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:18

Quote:
Originally Posted by seventies'hippy
Everyone I know including myself who has got a tourist visa in the last couple of months has received a multiple entry one, regardless of what boxes they've ticked,,,,,,,,,

[quote=trvl_in]You expressly advise applicants seeking a multiple entry visa to disregard as irrelevant the application question concerning that point. I find that to be alarming, and have said so, and explained why.

Yes, I'm sticking with what I said earlier and that is based on the visas I got one month ago & the visas which I know other people have received more recently.

Nick-H · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:35

trvl_in is talking about Canada. India has different rules for different countries. What happens in Canada has nothing to do with what happens in London.

Here in UK the tourist visa system is a money-making excercise. If you have a British passport and they have no reason to be suspicious they just take your £30 and give your your 6 month visa, "Thanks, Next Please!".

I know people who can only get 3-month tourist visas, and others who's applications are considered for weeks. They are either not British citizens or not of British origin.

Nick-H · Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by trvl_in

While I appreciate your civil attempt to intermediate and to explain, I must clarify that I speak expressly and solely with reference to the HCI London.

Wrong End Of Stick error. Sorry; I should read more carefully.

My other comments stand.

Alan D · Dec 22nd, 2004, 17:36

Multiple entry 6 month visas are not automatically given. I have heard of instances where people were given 3 month and single entry visas at HCI London. It's within the rights of the HCI to give a visa for less than the 6 month period.

In fact, this problem was discussed a few years ago on TT and this forum.

Fill in the visa form according to your requirements. So far we have had no problems.

seventies'hippy · Dec 22nd, 2004, 18:25

Lets ask this question,
Hands up anyone who DIDN'T get a 6month multiple entry visa from london whether requested or not in the last few years.

Nick-H · Dec 22nd, 2004, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by seventies'hippy

Lets ask this question,
Hands up anyone who DIDN'T get a 6month multiple entry visa from london whether requested or not in the last few years.

Make that "Any British Citizen of British origin". I could show you Sri Lankan British residents who only get 3 month visas or even get hasles and months of delay in getting visa at all.

Mark.T · Dec 23rd, 2004, 05:28

I have just been to the Birmingham Consulate to get my visa.

All tourist visa are now issued for 6 months and mutliple entry as standard. I even requested single entry and got multiple.

As other correspondents have said, this is a money making venture so check the price list. If it is on the price list it is real and, at Birmingham, there is no single entry visa option.

Best Wishes

Mark Townsend

Dec 1st, 2004, 21:34	#1
Mike_Fisher Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: birmingham Posts: 11	Indian visa from Uk Hi I'll be getting my indian visa soon. But would like some advice. Does the tourist visa last for 6 months? And how do i go about making the tourist visa a multiple entry one I have read POOKSTAR's thread and that was very helpful but she did not answer the above questions. Thanks Mike

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:07	#8
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Dec 23rd, 2004, 05:28	#15
Mark.T Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 5	I have just been to the Birmingham Consulate to get my visa. All tourist visa are now issued for 6 months and mutliple entry as standard. I even requested single entry and got multiple. As other correspondents have said, this is a money making venture so check the price list. If it is on the price list it is real and, at Birmingham, there is no single entry visa option. Best Wishes Mark Townsend __________________ From a Keyboard Far, Far Away....

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Dec 2nd, 2004, 00:39	#3
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,132	In the UK a 6months tourist visa starts from the day they issue it and It's automatically issued as multiple entry,

Dec 2nd, 2004, 13:44	#4
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	I see what your saying Trvlin, but I think what 70s hippy is is getting at is that the single entry visas were phased out a long time ago maybe. The form obviously has'nt been updated a bit like the asking for two referrees which is also no longer observed!! Perhaps it is better to err on the side of caution (these are Indian goverment workers after all) but I think multiple entry visas are the only option available these days!! My last 8 visas have been multiple entry and they were issued automatically here in The Netherlands without my asking so to speak!

Dec 2nd, 2004, 17:25	#6
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	Multiple entry. Me too.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:50	#7
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Nobody is arguing here simply putting forward their experience in getting a visa! Since it's such an easy thing to do I'll go with trvlin's idea of filling in the visa form with the requirements as stated by the Indian consulate services. It takes but a second and everyones expectations are met. Strange though trvlin we don't have this part on the visa form in the Netherlands but then we don't get 10 year visas the same as the folks stateside (lucky buggers)

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:18	#9
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,132	Quote: Originally Posted by seventies'hippy Everyone I know including myself who has got a tourist visa in the last couple of months has received a multiple entry one, regardless of what boxes they've ticked,,,,,,,,, [quote=trvl_in]You expressly advise applicants seeking a multiple entry visa to disregard as irrelevant the application question concerning that point. I find that to be alarming, and have said so, and explained why. Yes, I'm sticking with what I said earlier and that is based on the visas I got one month ago & the visas which I know other people have received more recently.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:35	#10
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	trvl_in is talking about Canada. India has different rules for different countries. What happens in Canada has nothing to do with what happens in London. Here in UK the tourist visa system is a money-making excercise. If you have a British passport and they have no reason to be suspicious they just take your £30 and give your your 6 month visa, "Thanks, Next Please!". I know people who can only get 3-month tourist visas, and others who's applications are considered for weeks. They are either not British citizens or not of British origin.

Dec 22nd, 2004, 17:36	#12
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	Multiple entry 6 month visas are not automatically given. I have heard of instances where people were given 3 month and single entry visas at HCI London. It's within the rights of the HCI to give a visa for less than the 6 month period. In fact, this problem was discussed a few years ago on TT and this forum. Fill in the visa form according to your requirements. So far we have had no problems.

Dec 22nd, 2004, 18:25	#13
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,132	Lets ask this question, Hands up anyone who DIDN'T get a 6month multiple entry visa from london whether requested or not in the last few years.