General Information
A tourist visa can only be granted to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India and whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives. No other activity is permissible on a Tourist Visa. The Tourist visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.

The government of India in its latest guidelines has decided to lift restriction of two-month gap on re-entry of foreign nationals coming to India on Tourist visa except in case of nationals of Afghanistan, China, Nigeria, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh, foreigners of Pakistan (Pak origin) and Bangladesh origin and Stateless persons (ie;sub continents without states).

Period of Stay: 90 days
Entry: Single / Double / Multiple
Fees: Dh235 to be paid at BLS International Office (fees vary depends on type visa type)
Visa processing time: 3 to 5 working days (depends on nationality)

For UAE Nationals
• Two Recent Passport size photos
• Properly filled up online application form with signatures. Click here for online form.
• Original passport with photocopy
• Copy of Hotel Booking Confirmation (or contact details in India)

For UAE Residents
• Two Recent Passport size photos
• Properly filled up online application form with signatures. Click here for online form.
• Original passport with photocopy and visa page copy
• Copy of Hotel Booking Conformation or contact address and telephone number in India
• Cabin crews/Pilots - ID card copy.
• Housemaids/Servants- NOC from Sponsor and Sponsor’s passport copy
• Journalist – Copy of ID card/ Press Accreditation card

For UAE Non Residents
• Reference form for faxing with clear address in the home country, contact number and contact person
• 2 Recent Passport size photos
• Properly filled up online application form with signatures. Click here for online form.
• Original passport with photocopy
• Copy of Hotel Booking Conformation
• Visit Visa copy or on arrival Visa page copy.
• Local number for CGI to contact

Please ensure the following while submitting your Indian visa application.
- Original passport and photocopies of relevant pages
- 6 months validity should be there in the passport
- Minimum 2 blank pages in the passport
- Online visa form

- GCC nationals must provide a copy of a valid photo ID issued from UAE

- UAE residents with Abu Dhabi or Al-Ain issued visa residing in Dubai/Northern Emirates must provide a copy of residency proof in their name (Tenancy contract, Electricity bill or Telephone bill)

SUBMISSION: Self presence of the visa applicant is mandatory. PRO of the same company or one of the members of the family can only apply.

Mandatory Information: Click here for the required information to fill online application of Indian Visa.

GUIDELINES
• The validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.

• Applicants are requested NOT to finalize their travel plans before their applications have been accepted by the Indian Visa Application Centre for issuing the required visa.

Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVOA) with a maximum validity of 30 days with Single Entry Facility is presently extended to eleven countries, viz. Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar and Indonesia. The Single Entry Visa on Arrival will be granted to Nationals of above-mentioned 11 countries by Indian Immigration Authorities at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Cochin Airports in India.

To prepare your online visa application, visit our Bur Dubai Branch Office:
First Gate Business Service, Al Rafa Building, Near Al Khaleej Centre, Rolla, Bur Dubai, Dubai: 04-358 6215, 050-744 7833, Hor Al Anz: 04-265 8373

Indian Visa Application Centres (BLS International)

Timing: Saturday to Thursday 8am to 12 Noon - 1pm to 6:30pm
Tokens will be accepted from 08:00am to 12:00pm and 01:00pm to 06:30pm.

Dubai
• BLS International, Shop No# 13, Ground Floor, Zeenah Building, Same Building Of Budget Rent A Car, Opposite to Deira City Center P3 Parking, Deira, Dubai.

• BLS International, Mezzanine Floor, Al Khaleej Center, Opposite Al Ain Center, Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai

• BLS International, KMCC Office, 4^th Floor-402, Above Tootex Textiles, Near Bus Stand, Al Sabkha Road, Deira, Dubai, Tel: 04-227 4899

Abu Dhabi
BLS International, Office No. 202, 2nd floor, Port City Java building, Behind ADCB Bank, Al Nahayan Camp, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi

Sharjah
BLS International, Office 146, 1st Floor, Damas Tower 14 (Burj 2000), Opp. Sharjah Central Post Office, Rolla, Sharjah.

Umm Al Quwain
BLS International, Jawazat Road, Riqqah Area, Opposite Lulu Center.

Ras Al Khaimah
BLS International, Shop No. 3, Opposite Al Safeer Furniture, Al Safeer Mall And Awwad Trading, Behind Subaru Showroom (Aikah Establishment).