Foreign nationals require a visa to visit India. The only exceptions are for the citizens of Bhutan and Nepal. There are many types of visas; a typical tourist visa could be issued for duration of one month, six months, one year or five years. In general the maximum stay at a stretch is restricted to 180days, which is applicable for multiple entry visas issued for longer than 6 months period.

The rules, fees, application procedure and visa polices differ for different countries. You need to check it up with the Indian consulate in your country to find out the exact way to apply for an Indian visa. Generally all the consulates have there own websites describing the processes for the application.

Visa processing in USA is handled through an agency called Travisa Outsourcing Inc. You can apply either in person or through mail. The typical processing time is 4-5 working days. The fees varies depends upon the type of visa and the duration. A 6 months multiple entry tourist visa can cost you $93 . If it is for 5 years the cost is $183 . And these includes the agencies processing fees and the shipping charges . In case you are applying in persison, $20 less ( shipping charges) . US citizens can opt for multiple entry tourist visa with validity 6 months, 1 year , 5 years or 10 years. India is jurisdictional , means you’ve to apply to the desgnated office depends on your state of residence. For example if you are residing in Colorado , you can apply only the San Francisco office for processing your visa application.

Indian visa in the UK is issued by the Indian High Commission in London and by the Consulate General offices located in Edinburgh and Birmingham.

Also look for the “Visa Surgeries” the High Commission of India holds at various locations around the UK. For more information on dates and location of these surgeries you can contact the Visa of the consulate. A typical tourist visa fee is £30 in the UK.

High Commission of India,India House,Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA .

Consulate General of India, Birmingham , 20 Augusta Street, Jewellery Quarter, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6JL

Consulate General of India, Edinburgh , 17 Rutland Square , Edinburgh, EH1 2BB

The info on visa front mentioned here is to get a general idea about the indian visa . For what is applicable to your situation, please check with your local Indian mission. A list of Indin diplomatic missions abroad is listed in the Government of India directory. Check the website (www.goidirectory.gov.in) for contact details of Indian Missions abroad.