All foreign nationals entering INDIA required to possess a valid Visa to enter India. All are requested to apply for the tourist visa. It is strongly advised that an application for visa may be made by the delegates to the Indian Mission in their home country well in advance due to possible delays in visa processing.

The Ministry of External Affairs of India will be notified of the conference, and accordingly the Indian missions in all countries will be in contact with the Ministry of External Affairs.

For more details please click the link https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa

Visa Application Form: The visa application form is available at the Indian Mission in the country where the applicant resides.

Validity: 6 months. The applicant is required to submit documents in proof of his financial standing. Tourists travelling in groups of more than four members under the auspices of a recognized travel agency may be granted a collective tourist visa.

Conference Visas are issued to visitors attending conferences / seminars / meetings in India. A Letter of Invitation from the conference must be submitted along with the visa application. Delegates coming to attend conferences may combine tourism with attending conferences. Conference delegates are advised to apply for a Conference Visa. Accompanying guests should consult their nearest Indian Embassy/High Commission to determine which visa to apply for. The Colloquium organisers will not be responsible for providing letters of invitation for accompanying guests.