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Jan 15th, 2008, 04:47
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| Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: asheville, nc
Posts: 4
| Visa Hi all - just had a trip to India fall into my lap - must have done something right in a previous life! Have never been somewhere that required a Visa - in looking up the info it says I have to mail in my original passport - is this right? The skeptic in me is a little wary - thanks! |
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Jan 15th, 2008, 04:52
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| Maharani  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kailua, Hawaii
Posts: 186
| Yup, you have to mail in the passport. Just send it Certified so that you receive and acknowledgement that it is received. It's quite safe. |
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Jan 15th, 2008, 13:19
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| This is just a cameo appearance  Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India
Posts: 38,178
| The visa is fixed to your passport, so, yes, they require the original. That, along with the entry and exit stamps, is what all those blank pages are for!  I don't like the idea of putting my passport in the post either, but, unless you are somewhere where you can apply in person, it has to be done, I'm afraid. Oh... Welcome to IndiaMike  Last edited by Nick-H; Jan 16th, 2008 at 11:10.. Reason: unless is not spelt 'in less' --- Dislexia rules, KO! |
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Jan 16th, 2008, 05:46
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| Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: asheville, nc
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| calmer Thank you both for the info - feeling a little overwhelmed with all the details of this trip - can't wait to actually get there! |
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Jan 16th, 2008, 06:36
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| Maha Guru Member  Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA
Posts: 910
 | When are you leaving. Visiting for how long? You'll get some good information in these forums. |
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Jan 18th, 2008, 02:53
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| Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA
Posts: 9
| Hi tidycatscoop - I used to live in Asheville myself! A little slice of heaven. Anyway, I have recently returned from my first trip to India and can report that visa turn around is quite quick from the DC consulate/private contractor who handles Indian visas for U.S. passport holders. It took eight days from when I sent the packet off to when I got my passport back. Just get a tracking number from the company you send your application through to make sure it arrived safely. But really, getting the Indian visa was a breeze compared to getting my passport renewed last summer.  |
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Jan 20th, 2008, 07:24
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| Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: asheville, nc
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ps - Asheville says hi! | |
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Jan 20th, 2008, 07:52
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| mad for mithai!  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, NY
Posts: 367
| Hi tidyscoop! I agree with llj - getting a visa to India (at least in the US for a US citizen) is really easy. It appears that the consulate outsources the VISA services so it's pretty efficient. I sent my application on Jan 2 and got it back on Jan 9. Just be sure to send your passport by a trackable method (DHL, FEDEX, etc). I'm a little paranoid, so I waited at UPS and wouldn't leave until I saw the employee place my shipping label on my packet. Have a great trip! Business or pleasure? C |
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Jan 20th, 2008, 09:21
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| This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India
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The High Commission in UK does not --- and it is pretty efficient too . (OK, there was a bad patch last year, but a British postal strike was implemented in that).Just to balance the view, though, the UK visa stuff here in Chennai is outsourced, and yes, they do a good job. | |
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Jan 23rd, 2008, 21:36
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| Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA
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I hope you have fun on your trip! | |
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Jan 23rd, 2008, 22:32
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| This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India
Posts: 38,178
| LLJ... The PM system is not available to new members, due to a long history of abuse. You will find you have the possibility real soon . |
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Dec 28th, 2009, 20:02
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| Member  Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA
Posts: 1
| I know this is foolish, but i have been unable to find the answer. Is any entry to india required to have a visa, even if it's only 2 weeks? |
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Dec 28th, 2009, 20:29
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| lost in Mechuka member  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crete
Posts: 4,897
| In one word, Yes.
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