Leaving Day Visa Expires - That ok?

Diana · Dec 24th, 2007, 03:59

Hi, as the title says, I've realized (doh) that my previous visa expires the day I'm booked to next leave India. Is that going to be a problem? What if plane gets delayed?

I've searched IM and not found discussion of this issue.

machadinha · Dec 24th, 2007, 04:11

Hm. There was some mention of it here: How far should the 180 days be pushed?

I'm not sure about the 179th day as opposed to the 180th day (or similar, in case of other visa constructs). As Nick notes there, and provided you're in the airport and in case of delays, I doubt if it would cause you much trouble. But that's just my gut feeling.

May be best to call your Indian embassy about it.

PeakXV · Dec 24th, 2007, 04:12

If it's close wihin a day or two .... it might be wise to get a fresh one issued - not worth the mental drama to take a chance with delays/unforeseen circumstances caused by the "Indian time" factor.

Nick-H · Dec 24th, 2007, 12:38

It's valid until it's expired!

I think most of us like to leave some room for problems, but given that you have a visa for a certain date, plus a ticket to leave on that date, I see no problem.

If the flight is delayed by hours, then you will have already passed through emmigration.

In the rare and highly unlikely event of the flight being delayed by days, then you might have to spend one of those days at the FFRO getting the visa extended.

Diana · Dec 27th, 2007, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

It's valid until it's expired!

I think most of us like to leave some room for problems, but given that you have a visa for a certain date, plus a ticket to leave on that date, I see no problem.

Thanks Nick (and the rest.) If I get to Chennai (50:50 Chance) I will go and try to set up some cushion. Otherwise, I'll take my chances as I've not time to upgrade on this end before scheduled to go. That is, if I go when planned. Got some medical news today that may change things a bit.

machadinha · Dec 27th, 2007, 10:41

Sorry to hear it, Diana. Or is it the happy kind of unexpected news? Not that it's any of my/our business.

Best wishes in any case.

Diana · Dec 28th, 2007, 00:08

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Originally Posted by machadinha

Sorry to hear it, Diana. Or is it the happy kind of unexpected news?

Egads! No! Not that! (I've plenty of children in India thank you very much.

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

Not that it's any of my/our business.

Best wishes in any case.

Thanks and no, nothing top secret. Looks like I need surgery on my spine but it's of the routine sort. Will know more next week but the neuro doc's saying not to delay, yada yada...

Thanks for the concern.

edwardseco · Dec 28th, 2007, 05:39

Tough stuff, here's hoping..

Dec 24th, 2007, 03:59	#1
Diana Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State & Kerala Posts: 252	Leaving Day Visa Expires - That ok? Hi, as the title says, I've realized (doh) that my previous visa expires the day I'm booked to next leave India. Is that going to be a problem? What if plane gets delayed? I've searched IM and not found discussion of this issue. __________________ “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” - Rabindranath Tagore

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machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,155	Hm. There was some mention of it here: How far should the 180 days be pushed? I'm not sure about the 179th day as opposed to the 180th day (or similar, in case of other visa constructs). As Nick notes there, and provided you're in the airport and in case of delays, I doubt if it would cause you much trouble. But that's just my gut feeling. May be best to call your Indian embassy about it. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,045	If it's close wihin a day or two .... it might be wise to get a fresh one issued - not worth the mental drama to take a chance with delays/unforeseen circumstances caused by the "Indian time" factor. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,881	It's valid until it's expired! I think most of us like to leave some room for problems, but given that you have a visa for a certain date, plus a ticket to leave on that date, I see no problem. If the flight is delayed by hours, then you will have already passed through emmigration. In the rare and highly unlikely event of the flight being delayed by days, then you might have to spend one of those days at the FFRO getting the visa extended. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Dec 27th, 2007, 10:41	#6
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,155	Sorry to hear it, Diana. Or is it the happy kind of unexpected news? Not that it's any of my/our business. Best wishes in any case.

Dec 28th, 2007, 05:39	#8
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,793	Tough stuff, here's hoping..

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