Visa

TOURIST VISA-ON-ARRIVAL (TVOA) SCHEME

TOURIST VISA-ON-ARRIVAL (TVOA) SCHEME FOR MYANMAR NATIONALS WHO WISH TO VISIT INDIA FOR TOURISM

Tourist Visa-On-Arrival(TVOA) scheme has been extended to Myanmar nationals by the Government of India with effect from January 28, 2011. The scheme is valid for all Myanmar nationals planning to visit India for tourism for a short period of up-to a maximum of 30 days.

A Single-Entry tourist Visa-on-Arrival will be granted by Immigration Officers at the International airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The visa fees for the Arrival Visa will be US$ 60 per person. Visa-on-Arrival will be granted for a maximum of two times in a single calendar year. There should be a minimum gap of two months between two visits.

VISA SERVICES

Visas are issued to all Myanmar Passport Holders and Foreign Nationals intending to visit India.

Types of Visas and Fee requirements are as follows:
Tourist Visa	US $ 40/- (6 Months)
Business Conference Employment Journalist/Entry Visa	US $ 120 (6 Months) US $ 80 (1 month) US$ 80 (6 months) US $ 120 (1 Year) US $ 200 (1-5 Years)
Transit Visa	US $ 20/- (entry within 15 days,valid for 3 days stay)
Research Visa	US $ 120 (1 Year) US $ 200 (1 to 5 Years)
Student Visa	US $ 75 ( Up to 5 Years)
Medical Visa	US $ 80 (6 Months) US $ 120 (1 Year)
Medical Attendant Visa	US $ 80 (6 Months)

Please note that the visa fees may vary depending on the nationality of the applicant.

Visa Fee for Russian Nationals

Single Entry-US$40

Double Entry-US$ 90

Multiple Entry-US$ 120

Transfer of valid visa-US$ 40

General requirements for Visas are:

i) Apply for visa online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ and submit the printed visa application obtained

For online application please note the following:

1. photo of the applicant to be uploaded

2. Surname not required for Myanmar Citizens

Please make sure that Passport No,Type of Visa, Duration of Visa and No of Entry columns are filled accurately in the online application form.

The piligrimage groups will need to accompanied by local representative when they come to the Embassy to give Biometric ID.

ii) Two recent passport sized photographs.

iii) Minimum passport validity of six months.

iv) At least one blank page in the passport for affixing visa sticker.

v) All Visa charges are payable in US dollars only.

vi)All non Myanmar Nationals are requested to check with the Visa Section for additional requirements and visa fee.(especially US, UK & Japan Nationals)

vii) Issue of visa is solely dependent on availability of high speed internet connection and cannot be expedited for any reason particularly issued departure flight tickets of visa applicants

Additional Requirements for specific visas:

Tourist Visa	Return Air Tickets of journey.
Business Visa	A letter of invitation from Indian company inviting the applicant and documentary evidence of local business
Research Visa	a) A letter indicating approval of research project by the concerned university in India. b) An undertaking from a sponsor in India that he will bear all expenses in case of necessity and a bank statement to prove sufficiency of funds for providing guarantee.
Student Visa	a) Documents certifying confirmed admission in Indian educational institution. b) An undertaking from a sponsor in India that he will bear all expenses in case of necessity and a bank statement to prove sufficiency of funds for providing guarantee.
Medical Visa	A medical certificate from local doctor certifying requirement for medical treatment in India or a letter from Medical institution in India certifying that applicant is undergoing treatment in India.
Employment Visa	A letter of appointment from the Indian employer and certificate that employment is being offered to the applicant to utilize special skills not available in India.
Conference Visa	The conference should be organized by a government Ministry/Department/ Undertaking and has the clearance of Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home and concerned State Government.

WITH EFFECT FROM 10.10.2024 A SERVICE CHARGE @US DOLLAR TWO(US$ 2) PER APPLICATION WILL BE CHARGED ON ALL THE CONSULAR SERVICES INCLUDING VISA, PASSPORT AND OTHER SUCH SERVICES.

General Information

1. In case of non-Myanmar passport holders, visas will be issued with in 72 (Seventy Two) hrs of submission of application subject to clearance from Indian Embassy in country of origin of applicant. An additional sum of US $ 25 will be charged as Telex/Fax fees in all such cases.The applicants( with valid Myanmar Visa) are required to mention clearly in the visa application form the intended the port of entry and exit.

2. Visa fees and Telex\\Fax charges once paid are non refundable.

3. Myanmar Diplomatic and Official passport holders are exempted from visa requirements if their period of stay/visit in India does not exceed more then 90 days after date of entry into India.

4. Applicants who have been granted Student/Resaerch/Medical/Employment visas have to comply with registration formalities at the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) with in 14 days of their arrival in India. List of FRRO office in India can be downloaded from the following link:FRRO Offices

5. Applicants who have been granted long term visas (i.e more than 180 days), also have to register with the nearest FRRO office, if their stay in India is likely to exceed more than 180 days.
Failure to register will attract a penal fee of US $ 30
(As per the RBI’s Notification No.16, dated May 3 ,2000,the payments can be made in Rupees by Foreign nationals during their visits to India).

6. As per the latest guidelines issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), Government of India, illegal use of Thuraya Satellite Phone is not permitted in India. Unauthorized use violates section 4 of Indian Telegraphic Act 1885 and the violator can be penalized and the device would be detained/confiscated as per the existing procedures till the time the holder of the device is able to produce a license issued by the DOT.

7. All enquiries relating to visa may be addressed to Assistant Consular Officer, Embassy of India at:
Telephone No:391219 Ext: 130
Fax No. :250164
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