This visa is non-extendable and non-convertible and will only be issued at arrival only at 4 designated arrival points namely : DELHI, KOLKATA , MUMBAI AND CHENNAI airports.
Only two(2) visits per year shall be permissible in a calendar year and there shall be a gap of two(2) months between each visit.
VISA FEE AMOUNT: usd60 per person including children
Visa fee shall be paid upon arrival at the airport. It can be paid in usd or rupees. Application form are available at the airport.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. 2 passport sized id
2. 60usd for visa fee
3. passport (of course)
4. return ticket
It's quite simple. Upon announcement of the voa scheme last Jan 2011, our group immediately decided we want to visit India . The return ticket we bought is for MNL (Manila) - KUL (Kuala Lumpur) - DEL (Delhi) - KOL (Kolkata) - BKK (Bangkok) - MNL (Manila).
Everything else in between will be traveled by train (which is quite cheap in India).
When you arrive in IGI(Indira Gandhi Int'l) airport you must proceed to the Visa on Arrival section . The exact location is under the escalator before the immigration counter is.
Procedure:
1. Go to the visa on arrival counter.
2. You will be asked by the immigration officer to change your money to rupees.
3. Get an application form and fill out completely. Make sure to attach your passport sized id picture.
4. Hand out your completely filled out application form and 60usd (or its equivalent in rupees) to the officer in charge.
5. If no problem will occur, the officer will stamp your voa in your passport . You're free to go afterwards.
Note: No need to line up in the immigration counter after this. Just go straight to the baggage carousel.
Easy as pie. We had a tremendous cultural experience in India. Shocking, Enjoyable, Fun , Enriching experience indeed.
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Hi, friend you look great and your intentions to share about your travel is good.it's very helpful to experience same as your passion to travel. GOD BLESS !
ReplyDeleteTnx Luz! You must travel to india one of these days. It's all worth the trip believe me.
ReplyDeleteThank you po sa info i was planning to comeback here in India as a tourist visa i am currently here in India for working visa but can't explore India cause management didnt allow us
ReplyDeleteTe just want to asked if the Immigration Officer in India asked a invitation letter to you and bank statement or your Bank in philippines and how about in Naia did the officer asked for anything? beacuse i am just scared in naia officer bcz they are strict hehehe.
ReplyDeleteand ate how many days did you stay there?and how much money did u carried with you?sorry po i have a lot questions ^_^
ReplyDeleteHi sorry for the late reply. Nothing much was asked of us aside from the application form, passport, 2x2 pics, and 60usd for visa fee. They didn't ask any questions naman. they did not ask if how much we brought for spending money. wala ring invitation letter. everything was straight forward :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your travel :)