research visa vs. tourist visa

Jempoloni · Oct 5th, 2005, 02:04

Would like to hear your opinions on whether to apply for research visa or to go with a tourist visa. I am going to do a 4-month study in India as a part of my PhD. I do not cooperate with any Indian Universities but instead with the Wildlife Department e.g. We have all permissions for conducting research from the Government of Himachal Pradesh and so forth. So, please give me some advice on what visa I should get! Any personal experiences on the topic? Any comment is welcome! Thanks!

crvlvr · Oct 5th, 2005, 02:10

looks like it wil have to be a research visa. But it will need to be approved by the Dept of Education in Delhi. Why can't you use a tourists visa?

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STUDENT VISA: (Valid for the period of study in India). Multiple-entry visas are given to bona fide students to pursue regular studies at recognized institutions in India. A letter confirming admission from such an institution along with evidence of financial arrangements for stay in India should accompany the application. In case of admission in medical or paramedical courses in India, a letter of Approval or No objection certificate from the Ministry of Health, Government of India, is also required. Similarly, for admission to graduate or post-graduate courses in engineering/ technical institutions in India, a letter of approval or a No objection certificate from the Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education) is required.

RESEARCH VISA: Approval of Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education), New Delhi, should accompany the visa application. The validity of the visa would coincide with the research period.

chapati · Oct 5th, 2005, 02:24

Hey there, I am also going to India for internship (six months, Kolkata). Theoritically I could apply for a tourist visa (six months) but maybe I will be staying longer afterwards. So I think I will apply for a so called trainee-visa. This is a one-year visa and only 20 euro more (for Dutch actually). If you have prove (like a trainee-agreement) you will get it easily I guess. For you it really depends if you will be staying much longer then four to six months. Otherwise you better apply for a tourist-visa

thaneb · Oct 5th, 2005, 02:38

I am going next month on a tourist Visa for three months of research/travel. If you do a search you will come across my thread which asked the same question. A lot IM'ers were really helpful so I suggest you read their responses.

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Jempoloni Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 19	research visa vs. tourist visa Would like to hear your opinions on whether to apply for research visa or to go with a tourist visa. I am going to do a 4-month study in India as a part of my PhD. I do not cooperate with any Indian Universities but instead with the Wildlife Department e.g. We have all permissions for conducting research from the Government of Himachal Pradesh and so forth. So, please give me some advice on what visa I should get! Any personal experiences on the topic? Any comment is welcome! Thanks!

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chapati Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 159	Hey there, I am also going to India for internship (six months, Kolkata). Theoritically I could apply for a tourist visa (six months) but maybe I will be staying longer afterwards. So I think I will apply for a so called trainee-visa. This is a one-year visa and only 20 euro more (for Dutch actually). If you have prove (like a trainee-agreement) you will get it easily I guess. For you it really depends if you will be staying much longer then four to six months. Otherwise you better apply for a tourist-visa

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