stamped with 1 month to goa

anjunaangel · Oct 17th, 2005, 23:00

does anyone know if there is any truth that if you go into goa by charter flight you can only stay 1 month as your visa is stamped to this effect when you enter?im sure its here somewhere but i cant find it ,sorry!has anyone been lately for longer than a month on a tourist visa?thanks in advance

john.sw · Oct 17th, 2005, 23:07

A tourist visa is valid for six months from the date of issue.

You can use it as often as you like (multiple entry) so long as it is valid.

My last two trips this year were both longer than a month.

I have never been to Goa, but I assume that an Indian Tourist Visa is an Indian Tourist Visa is an Indian Tourist Visa...

cyberhippie · Oct 17th, 2005, 23:09

Yeah there was a rumour going around last year, that immigration at Goa airport was doing this but my friends who flew in on charters last season didn't have a problem with this!!
If you've paid for a 6 month visa I see no reason for them to shorten it without at least a refund but then this is India!!

anjunaangel · Oct 18th, 2005, 00:01

Thanks Guys

GoanCanuck · Oct 18th, 2005, 00:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by anjunaangel

does anyone know if there is any truth that if you go into goa by charter flight you can only stay 1 month as your visa is stamped to this effect when you enter?

The visa is valid for 6 months but the charter flight ticket is valid for only 1 month.

anjunaangel · Oct 23rd, 2005, 15:45

yes i understand the ticket validity but even if i bought a 1 way they would stamp my passport with one month(or so i have heard)

cyberhippie · Oct 23rd, 2005, 15:59

No they won't but I'm not sure you can buy a one way charter flight!!

butterball · Oct 23rd, 2005, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

No they won't but I'm not sure you can buy a one way charter flight!!

The rules for charter flights to India seem to be for one month only - in my experience.. It is not unheard of to simply NOT use the return leg ! ( esp. if you manage to get a £99 cheapie , but this means gambling with "last minute deals" which can sell out just at the wrong time )

If you dig around, you should be able to find a fare for around £330 return with a reputable Arabic airline like GULF without the restriction of 4 weeks - and have a return ticket. ( From the UK ). I found the "charter cheapies" useful for a quick fortnight in South India - usually an impulse "the week before" decision ! I realise how lucky we are here in Europe to be able to do this... From the other side of the Atlantic it's another matter altogether

GoanCanuck · Oct 25th, 2005, 01:43

Some important rules for anyone wishing to come to India on a charter flight:

1) The duration of stay of charter tourists in India shall not be less than
one week and not more than four weeks.

2) Indian passport holders are also permitted to travel by ITP charter
flights.

3) The charter operators may be permitted to carry one-way passengers
not availing ‘Inclusive Tour Package’, on the first leg of outward
operation and on the last leg of inward operation, subject to the
condition that the charter operations are in a series of at least eight
flights to any metro destination (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata,
Bangalore and Hyderabad) and at least four flights to any other
destination.

For complete detailed information go here http://dgca.nic.in/aic/aic02-04.pdf

Oct 17th, 2005, 23:00	#1
anjunaangel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: uk Posts: 217	stamped with 1 month to goa does anyone know if there is any truth that if you go into goa by charter flight you can only stay 1 month as your visa is stamped to this effect when you enter?im sure its here somewhere but i cant find it ,sorry!has anyone been lately for longer than a month on a tourist visa?thanks in advance

Oct 17th, 2005, 23:07	#2
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,021	A tourist visa is valid for six months from the date of issue. You can use it as often as you like (multiple entry) so long as it is valid. My last two trips this year were both longer than a month. I have never been to Goa, but I assume that an Indian Tourist Visa is an Indian Tourist Visa is an Indian Tourist Visa... __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Yeah there was a rumour going around last year, that immigration at Goa airport was doing this but my friends who flew in on charters last season didn't have a problem with this!! If you've paid for a 6 month visa I see no reason for them to shorten it without at least a refund but then this is India!!

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anjunaangel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: uk Posts: 217	Thanks Guys

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anjunaangel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: uk Posts: 217	yes i understand the ticket validity but even if i bought a 1 way they would stamp my passport with one month(or so i have heard)

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	No they won't but I'm not sure you can buy a one way charter flight!!

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GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,398	Some important rules for anyone wishing to come to India on a charter flight: 1) The duration of stay of charter tourists in India shall not be less than one week and not more than four weeks. 2) Indian passport holders are also permitted to travel by ITP charter flights. 3) The charter operators may be permitted to carry one-way passengers not availing ‘Inclusive Tour Package’, on the first leg of outward operation and on the last leg of inward operation, subject to the condition that the charter operations are in a series of at least eight flights to any metro destination (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad) and at least four flights to any other destination. For complete detailed information go here http://dgca.nic.in/aic/aic02-04.pdf