DOHA INSTRUCTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS:

Service
Requirements
Fee

Visa (General)
To apply in Visa Application form in duplicate with two photographs, and / or necessary letters documents, if any.

(a) Visa valid 1 to 6 months
QR 150/-

(b) Visa valid for more than 6 months but upto 1 year
QR 240/-

(c) Visa valid for more than 1 year and upto 5 years
QR 475/-

Visa for US Nationals
To apply in Visa Application form with one recent passport size photograph
Charges as per general visa + QR 75 + Service charges extra

Visa for Pakistani Nationals
To apply in Visa Application for Pak Nationals (Five copies with Passport size recent photographs on each)
QR 3/-

Visa for Bangladeshi Nationals
To apply in Visa application form for Bangladesh Nationals with Two recent passport size photographs and Financial Security Guarantee of liquidity equivalent to US $ 500/- for travel expenses.
GRATIS

Visa for Non residents
To apply in visa application form in duplicate with two recent photographs
Charges as per general visa + Service charges for reference to country of origin/domicile

Visa for Sri Lankan Nationals
To apply in Visa Application form in duplicate with two photographs, and / or necessary letters documents, if any.

(a) For singe entry visa
QR 15/- for each entry + Service charges for reference

(b) For double entry visa/ 6 months visa
QR 25/- for each entry + Service charges for reference

(c) For employment or Business visa
QR 35/-

Transit Visas
To apply in Visa Application form in duplicate with two photographs.
QR 40/-

Visa Information

The Indian Embassy in Doha grants visas for those intending to visit India for tourist, business and other purposes in accordance with rules and regulations of the Government of India. Visa application forms are available at the embassy free of cost. You can also use a photocopy of the form or download it from the website of the embassy. Passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany visa applications. Application to be submitted in duplicate with passport copy and 2 passport size photos. In normal cases, the local residents and foreigners holding valid resident permit may get visa on the same day. For those who do not hold a valid resident permit in Qatar, a reference has to be made to their country of residence which will involve extra processing time and additional fee. The Applications received at the embassy counter between 08.00 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. are normally processed the same day and serviced passports can be collected from the counter between 03.00 p.m. and 3.45 p.m. Validity of all visas is counted from the date of their issue. Embassy reserves the right to refuse any visa without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

Tourist Visa

Tourists wishing to visit India may be granted six months tourist visas effective from the date of issue, which is non extendable and non convertible. Travel Agents who have to visit India frequently may, however, be granted tourist visas of a longer duration. The applicant is required to produce/submit documents in proof of his financial standing. Tourist travelling in groups of not less than four members under the auspices of a recognised travel agency may be considered for grant of collective tourist visa.

Business Visa

It is now possible to obtain Business Visas for up to 5 years validity with multiple entry for technicians/experts going to India in pursuance of bilateral agreements or joint venture projects having government approval. Others travelling on Business may be granted Visas for duration of 3 months or 6 months. A letter from sponsoring organization indicating nature of business, probable duration of stay, places and organizations to be visited incorporating there in a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses, etc. should accompany the application

Entry Visa

Entry Visas valid for six months to five years stay with multiple entry is given only to persons of Indian origin. However, members of the family of a person who is employed in India are also eligible for Entry visa.

Student Visa

Student Visas may be obtained on furnishing proof of admission to recognised Universities/Institutions in India for the duration of the course of study. Change of purpose and institutions are not permissible. Applicant should also enclose a letter from local Guardian or Father of the student undertaking to bear the expenses of the child in India.

Employment Visa

Employment Visas are issued to skilled and qualified professionals or persons who are engaged or appointed by companies, organisations, economic undertakings as technicians, technical experts, senior executives etc. Applicants are required to submit proof of contract / employment / engagement of foreign nationals by the company or organisation clearly indicating the designation of the official, salary offered, and name of the company for whom he/she will be working in India.

Transit Visa

Transit visas are issued for a maximum period of 15-days with single/double entry facilities to bonafide transit passengers only. Transit visas are required to be obtained before departure, as Transit Visas for brief halts in India (up to 72 hours) enroute to other destinations, cannot be obtained from Immigration counters at airports in India.

Conference Visa

Conference Visas are issued for attending conferences/seminars/meetings in India. A letter of invitation from the organiser of the conference is to be submitted along with the visa application. Delegates coming to attend conferences may combine tourism with attending conferences.

Registration of Foreign Nationals in India

Normally for persons holding long term (validity exceeding 6 months) Tourist, Business and Entry Visas, the duration of each stay in India should not exceed 6 months. However, if the stay in India is to exceed 6 months, registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival in India, is mandatory.

Foreign nationals except Pak/Afghan are required to register themselves within 14 days of their first arrival in India if their visa is valid for more than 180 days. All nationals except Pak/Afghan holding up to six months visa are exempted from Registration. US nationals with a valid Tourist or Business visa for a period of 10 years are exempted from Registration. Pakistan nationals are required to get their names registered within 24 hours of their arrival in India. Afghan nationals are required to get their names registered within 7 days of their arrival in India. Registration can be done with the Registration Officer at the following addresses. Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO), Ist floor, Hans Bhavan, Bhadur Shah Zafar Marg, Near ITO, New Delhi; FRRO & Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Branch-II (CID), Mumbai; Chief Immigration Officer, Shastry Bhavan Annexe, 26, Haddow Road, Chennai; S. P. (Immigration and CID), Interrogation Centre, PCP Attari Rail Mal Mandi, Amritsar; DIG (Border), Intelligence Branch, 13-Lord Singh Road, Calcutta.