one year visa

Nick-H · Aug 7th, 2007, 02:41

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Originally Posted by richie4india

Someone posted on holidaytruths that he was recently granted a one year tourist visa.

They will issue if you request it....so he said? Has anyone experienced or heard of this?

In UK they are available to members of the tourism trade who can show a reason to make regular and frequent trips to India.

I'm pretty sure I read that on the London HCI site.

They are issuing 1-year tourist visas also to be people who, due to having some sort of property interest in India, were previously given X-visas. Check out the Goa propery threads in the property forum.

They don't give them to people just because they want a longer holiday

richie4india · Aug 7th, 2007, 02:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

In UK they are available to members of the tourism trade who can show a reason to make regular and frequent trips to India.

I'm pretty sure I read that on the London HCI site.

They are issuing 1-year tourist visas also to be people who, due to having some sort of property interest in India, were previously given X-visas. Check out the Goa propery threads in the property forum.

They don't give them to people just because they want a longer holiday

She never had an x visa before or anything.

Nick-H · Aug 7th, 2007, 02:52

Then please ask her about her application, what it was based on, and how she got what she got --- and report back to us.

richie4india · Aug 7th, 2007, 03:01

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Then please ask her about her application, what it was based on, and how she got what she got --- and report back to us.

That is it though. She said they applied for 1 yr x and got offered 1 yr tourist for an extra £20 per person. I was then told the impression was they will issue on request to people but people don't request as it is not advertised.

Anyway we will see. I have an 8 month travel plan and if I can I want to avoid a visa run just an exit/entry will do!

Nick-H · Aug 7th, 2007, 03:05

Well... Asking can do no harm! Do tell us if you get one!

There is a one-year visa thing in roll-out to a limited list of European and some other countries. The confusion just now seems to be that some embassies know about it other don't.

However --- UK was not on that list of countries

AND, more importantly, although the visa is for a whole year the per-visit stay is reduced to 90 days.

richie4india · Aug 7th, 2007, 03:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Well... Asking can do no harm! Do tell us if you get one!

There is a one-year visa thing in roll-out to a limited list of European and some other countries. The confusion just now seems to be that some embassies know about it other don't.

However --- UK was not on that list of countries

AND, more importantly, although the visa is for a whole year the per-visit stay is reduced to 90 days.

Well hey things are not easy with the Indian authorities

anar · Aug 8th, 2007, 00:01

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Originally Posted by richie4india

Yes I'm well aware of the 180 day rule but I would rather leave India and visit Sri Lanka before returing then stay in Sri Lanka getting a new visa and spend a week in a que and waiting you see.

I heard this person applied for a 1 year x visa so they offered her a 1 year toursit visa. A one year is given if requested as they have the authority to do so. So I hear anyway! Just wanted to know if anyone has experience this.

the question is: is your friend american? or from a country where one year visas are granted as a matter of routine? if not, then there is hope for all of us!

anar · Aug 8th, 2007, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

In UK they are available to members of the tourism trade who can show a reason to make regular and frequent trips to India.

I'm pretty sure I read that on the London HCI site.

They are issuing 1-year tourist visas also to be people who, due to having some sort of property interest in India, were previously given X-visas. Check out the Goa propery threads in the property forum.

They don't give them to people just because they want a longer holiday

what if one has a one year business visa - is one still required to leave the country after 6 months and then return? or can one stay for a whole year in india without having to set foot in sri lanka or wherever?

Nick-H · Aug 8th, 2007, 00:15

I think that one can stay, on a business visa, for the duration of the visa.

I've never known just what they mean by the 1-yr vis for tourist trade --- but I suspect that they may cover people who go as tour guides.

Most [good] overseas agents will also spend time visiting and evaluating the hotels and services they sell to their customers. Whilst this is surely business, I wonder if they get the 1-yr tourist visa?

Thinking out loud here --- I don't know! And it's a while since I've been a customer of a UK tour company so don't have anyone to ask.

dzibead · Aug 8th, 2007, 00:46

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

I think that one can stay, on a business visa, for the duration of the visa.

I think that's the case for an employment visa. I believe a business visa, which is a different category, also requires departure at least every 6 months.

richie4india · Aug 8th, 2007, 00:48

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Originally Posted by anar

the question is: is your friend american? or from a country where one year visas are granted as a matter of routine? if not, then there is hope for all of us!

No....British hence why I brought it hope as it sounded unusual. Maybe the officer was feeling happy! TOO much Chai maybe!

dzibead · Aug 8th, 2007, 00:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

There is a one-year visa thing in roll-out to a limited list of European and some other countries. The confusion just now seems to be that some embassies know about it other don't.

However --- UK was not on that list of countries

I thought it was a five year visa for some countries (not the UK) that was in the works?

anar · Aug 8th, 2007, 01:05

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Originally Posted by richie4india

...Maybe the officer was feeling happy! TOO much Chai maybe!

it ain't fittin'! it ain't fittin'! it just ain't fittin'!!!

Nick-H · Aug 8th, 2007, 01:27

I don't know, dzibead... could be. But I'm sure I read a recent post about Schengen countries now (or as they catch up) giving one-year/90-day-stay visas.

It gets more confusing day by day!

I don't think there is necessarily a stay limit on a business visa (But they can always apply their rubber stamp to anything, if they want!) but I think it is normally issued for months (ie to do a deal, rather than work) rather than long term.

Don't know.

GoanCanuck · Aug 8th, 2007, 02:10

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Originally Posted by anar

what if one has a one year business visa - is one still required to leave the country after 6 months and then return? or can one stay for a whole year in india without having to set foot in sri lanka or wherever?

There has been a recent change as far as business visas are concerned and now you have to leave India after 6 months.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	Then please ask her about her application, what it was based on, and how she got what she got --- and report back to us.

Aug 7th, 2007, 03:05	#20
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	Well... Asking can do no harm! Do tell us if you get one! There is a one-year visa thing in roll-out to a limited list of European and some other countries. The confusion just now seems to be that some embassies know about it other don't. However --- UK was not on that list of countries AND, more importantly, although the visa is for a whole year the per-visit stay is reduced to 90 days.

Aug 8th, 2007, 00:15	#24
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	I think that one can stay, on a business visa, for the duration of the visa. I've never known just what they mean by the 1-yr vis for tourist trade --- but I suspect that they may cover people who go as tour guides. Most [good] overseas agents will also spend time visiting and evaluating the hotels and services they sell to their customers. Whilst this is surely business, I wonder if they get the 1-yr tourist visa? Thinking out loud here --- I don't know! And it's a while since I've been a customer of a UK tour company so don't have anyone to ask.

Aug 8th, 2007, 01:27	#29
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	I don't know, dzibead... could be. But I'm sure I read a recent post about Schengen countries now (or as they catch up) giving one-year/90-day-stay visas. It gets more confusing day by day! I don't think there is necessarily a stay limit on a business visa (But they can always apply their rubber stamp to anything, if they want!) but I think it is normally issued for months (ie to do a deal, rather than work) rather than long term. Don't know.

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