Ten year visa

diplomacy · Apr 15th, 2007, 21:05

I understand citizens of the United States are able to apply for a ten year visa due to a bilateral agreement. Could anyone please explain why that is the case and what this agreement includes?

Thank you,
diplomacy

sirensongs · Apr 15th, 2007, 21:14

All I know is that we also get charged quite a few more rupees than any other nationality. It's about $15 US more for us, whatever the length of the visa.

Perhaps one of the rare cases in which we actually get what we pay for?

ananda2193 · Apr 15th, 2007, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by diplomacy

I understand citizens of the United States are able to apply for a ten year visa due to a bilateral agreement. Could anyone please explain why that is the case and what this agreement includes?

Thank you,
diplomacy

Because were special.

Darmabum · Apr 15th, 2007, 23:18

it's the F-16's . . .

edwardseco · Apr 15th, 2007, 23:23

Its because San Jose is a colony of India..

camelgirl · Apr 16th, 2007, 01:27

I didn't think this topic would elicit such funny responses!

I have no idea why we U.S. citizens get to buy 10 yr. visas (which cost the same as 5 yr. visas, [$150

] so why would you get a 5 yr.?).

I only know I have one because I can't resist a good deal

I somehow think the prices will just keep going up and I'm hoping I've saved a few rupees. Probably that won't work, they'll tack on an extra fee

ananda2193 · Apr 16th, 2007, 02:36

I do know that Indians can get a 10 year visa to the States also.
Though it's probably not as easy to obtain.

Aishah · Apr 16th, 2007, 08:00

It sounds to me like some reciprocal agreement betweeen the two countries - length of visa etc. varies from country to country. It may have changed recently but I know it was very difficult to get even a 5 years visa in Australia and to get Mr K a visa for a week visit to Australia impossible - whereas NZ seems to enjoy 'better relations' with India and these things were very simple and hassle free there. You would think there was a standard rule for visas for all countries wouldn't you? But this is diplomacy for you I think! I may be entirely wrong with this theory... would be interested to hear views from others.

noflylist · Apr 16th, 2007, 08:01

My passport is expiring and my 10 year Visa has 2 years left. Can I still use that Visa with a new passport?

Nick-H · Apr 16th, 2007, 08:29

An Indian can get (well, apply for) a visa up to 2 years to visit UK. We are stuck with 6 months to visit India. Reciprocity is exagerated!

dzibead · Apr 16th, 2007, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by noflylist

My passport is expiring and my 10 year Visa has 2 years left. Can I still use that Visa with a new passport?

The visa can be transferred to your new passport. I think you just send the old and new passports to the nearest consulate and they do it. Procedural details are probably on the consular website.

Aishah · Apr 16th, 2007, 23:16

My passport had to be renewed 1 year before my Visa expired 2 years back. I had to renew visa at same time, they wouldn't transfer it and the same thing happened to a friend of mine who is a permanent resident in Pushkar. This was in New Zealand. Again, different arrangements for different countries???

SteamBuff · Apr 16th, 2007, 23:21

From the UK Indian High Commission Site:-

Transfer of Visa Fee £4.00, this is for transfer of five-year visa issued by this mission or other missions in UK, from an expired passport to a new passport. Both the expired and new passports have to be submitted in original along with a separate application form.

5 Year visa's are "Entry" and "Long Term" Visa's which are only issued to people of Indian Origin.

camelgirl · Apr 17th, 2007, 00:48

First, I was wrong. There doesn't appear to be a 5 yr. visa for a US "nationals". It's 6 mo. 1 yr. or 10 year. Of course, you can't stay for 10 years, you can only stay for 6 months at a time but you can keep going back!

The India Consulate in New York website says: "Visa holders, whose passport has expired and who have obtained new passports can travel to India with both old and new passports so long as the old passport contains valid visas."

You can also have it transferred to your new passport for $25 and an additional $20 if you didn't get it in New York. geez.

crvlvr · Apr 17th, 2007, 00:56

Visa terms and fees are reciprocal. Which means that the length of visa granted and the fees charges to US citizens would reflect what US charges for Indian citizens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

An Indian can get (well, apply for) a visa up to 2 years to visit UK. We are stuck with 6 months to visit India. Reciprocity is exagerated!

Nick, an Indian's stay in the US on a visitor's visa is limited to 6 months

From http://www.britishhighcommission.gov...089128063 019

Quote:

This is the length of time that you can use the visa - as a visitor, the longest that you can stay in the UK on any one trip is six months. The 10-year visa category has been suspended which means that the longest your visa can be valid is now 5 years.

The second sentence eludes to why UK citizens cannot get 10 year visa to India.

Apr 15th, 2007, 21:05	#1
diplomacy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Usually in a hotel room somewhere... Posts: 224	Ten year visa I understand citizens of the United States are able to apply for a ten year visa due to a bilateral agreement. Could anyone please explain why that is the case and what this agreement includes? Thank you, diplomacy

Apr 15th, 2007, 21:14	#2
sirensongs Eeny meeny mango Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: All India Permit (somewhere between Delhi & Dharamsala) Posts: 1,213	All I know is that we also get charged quite a few more rupees than any other nationality. It's about $15 US more for us, whatever the length of the visa. Perhaps one of the rare cases in which we actually get what we pay for? __________________ *"Why do people go to India to find themselves? India is where you go to lose* yourself."** Feringhee: The India Diaries

Apr 15th, 2007, 23:18	#4
Darmabum Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: in the mountains of Idaho Posts: 792	or maybe . . . it's the F-16's . . . __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure - Marianne Williamson

Apr 16th, 2007, 01:27	#6
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 1,018	I didn't think this topic would elicit such funny responses! I have no idea why we U.S. citizens get to buy 10 yr. visas (which cost the same as 5 yr. visas, [$150] so why would you get a 5 yr.?). I only know I have one because I can't resist a good deal I somehow think the prices will just keep going up and I'm hoping I've saved a few rupees. Probably that won't work, they'll tack on an extra fee

Apr 16th, 2007, 08:29	#10
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,773	An Indian can get (well, apply for) a visa up to 2 years to visit UK. We are stuck with 6 months to visit India. Reciprocity is exagerated! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 15th, 2007, 23:23	#5
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,911	Its because San Jose is a colony of India..

Apr 16th, 2007, 02:36	#7
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,469	I do know that Indians can get a 10 year visa to the States also. Though it's probably not as easy to obtain.

Apr 16th, 2007, 08:00	#8
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,959	It sounds to me like some reciprocal agreement betweeen the two countries - length of visa etc. varies from country to country. It may have changed recently but I know it was very difficult to get even a 5 years visa in Australia and to get Mr K a visa for a week visit to Australia impossible - whereas NZ seems to enjoy 'better relations' with India and these things were very simple and hassle free there. You would think there was a standard rule for visas for all countries wouldn't you? But this is diplomacy for you I think! I may be entirely wrong with this theory... would be interested to hear views from others.

Apr 16th, 2007, 08:01	#9
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	My passport is expiring and my 10 year Visa has 2 years left. Can I still use that Visa with a new passport?

Apr 16th, 2007, 23:16	#12
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,959	My passport had to be renewed 1 year before my Visa expired 2 years back. I had to renew visa at same time, they wouldn't transfer it and the same thing happened to a friend of mine who is a permanent resident in Pushkar. This was in New Zealand. Again, different arrangements for different countries???

Apr 16th, 2007, 23:21	#13
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	From the UK Indian High Commission Site:- Transfer of Visa Fee £4.00, this is for transfer of five-year visa issued by this mission or other missions in UK, from an expired passport to a new passport. Both the expired and new passports have to be submitted in original along with a separate application form. 5 Year visa's are "Entry" and "Long Term" Visa's which are only issued to people of Indian Origin.

Apr 17th, 2007, 00:48	#14
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 1,018	First, I was wrong. There doesn't appear to be a 5 yr. visa for a US "nationals". It's 6 mo. 1 yr. or 10 year. Of course, you can't stay for 10 years, you can only stay for 6 months at a time but you can keep going back! The India Consulate in New York website says: "Visa holders, whose passport has expired and who have obtained new passports can travel to India with both old and new passports so long as the old passport contains valid visas." You can also have it transferred to your new passport for $25 and an additional $20 if you didn't get it in New York. geez.

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