Passports and Visas

All foreign nationals require visa to enter India. However, there are some relaxations for Bhutanese and Nepalese nationals. Details and types of visa and the fee may be obtained from Embassy of India in your country.Passport and Visa for India Tour.

Tourist Visa is normally valid for 120 days. Visa extensions can be got by applying to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi.



The letter should be handed over at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office at Hans Bhavan, Tilak Bridge, near ITO.

It is open from 0930 hrs to 1330 hrs and 1400 hrs to 1600 hrs. It is closed on weekends and national Holidays.

Those wishing to visit a neighbouring country like Sri Lanka or Nepal, and then coming back to India, should obtain a double/multiple entry Visa.

REGISTRATION

All foreigners are required to get themselves registered with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office(FRRO) which is situated in Hans Bhavan, Tilak Road, New Delhi.

Information for Tours which offers trekking and mountaineering expeditions to India.

1) Where the proposed tour includes any point above 6000 meters, visa may be given only after receiving the formal clearance from the Indian Mountaineering Federation.

2) Where the proposed tour is for areas below 6000 meters. the visa applications should be accompanied by an itinerary indicating days and places to be visited along with their height, a map of the proposed area with the distinct markings of the places to be visited and a copy of the brochure outlining the tour highlights.

These details are required to ensure that the proposed tour does not violate the mandatory conditions laid down by the IMF.

Restricted & Protected Areas



Certain parts of the country need special permits before they can be visited.

Foreign Tourists can visit Nagaland
In order to promote tourism in the North-east region, the Government of India has decided to allow foreign tourists to visit Nagaland. Until recently the entire state of Nagaland was a restricted area.

However the Government of India has decided to allow foreign tourists to visit the districts of Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchong and Wokha for a maximum period of 10 days and in a group of 4 or more. this restriction of group is not valid for married couples.

These permits are issued by the Under Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division, Loknayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi 110 003
Directorate of Tourism, Nagaland, Kohima
Phone- +91 (370) 21607/ 22214/ 21945
Secretary, Tourism, Nagaland, Kohima
Tele-Fax- +91 (370) 33067
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