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Travel & Visa
The new
Bangalore International Airport Limited,
known as BIAL is situated at Devanahalli,
32 kms from the city centre. All major
international and domestic airlines have
direct flights to Bangalore. |
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By Rail:
Bangalore is well connected to all major
Indian cities by rail. Several super
fast trains connect to Bangalore from
all other major cities of India. The
City Railway Station is the main
terminal which is approximately 2 kms
from our games venue and the Cantonment
Railway stations is only 4 kms |
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By Road: Major
National and State Highways connect to
Bangalore from other cities and towns of
the state and neighboring states. The
main Bus Terminal in the city is
opposite City Railway Station and
Bangalore City Bus stand - which is
approximately 2 kms from the games
venue. For affordable local
transportation and airport transfers,
please to contact the official games
Travel Manager. |
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Visa fees are
non-refundable and subject to change
without notice |
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The High Commission
reserves the right on granting and
deciding type/duration of visa
irrespective of the fees tendered at the
time of making application. Granting of
Visa does not confer the right of entry
to India and is subject to the
discretion of the Immigration
Authorities. Visa can be applied for in
person or by post at the High Commission
of India in London. Visa applications
from persons not ordinarily residing in
the UK or from people of Pakistani,
Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan origin are
considered only in the High Commission
of India, London and Consulate General
of India, Birmingham and their
processing may take one week or in some
cases much longer. Applicants not
ordinarily resident in the UK and Sri
Lankan nationals are required to
complete an additional form. Pakistani
and Bangladeshi nationals have to file
special visa application forms.
In the following cases processing of
applications will take longer: - British
Nationals holding dual nationality or of
other origin,
- applicants not resident in the UK,
- where clearance from India is
mandatory,
- visitors to restricted areas and
- certain cases where documents may need
to be verified. Visa Section will
contact the applicant about the time of
delivery for such passports. Please
note that each application is examined
individually and the time taken for
issuing Visa will vary from case to
case. Visitors to restricted/protected
areas need special permits and for this
purpose an additional form has to be
completed. Please contact the High
Commission of India, London if you wish
to ascertain whether any of the places
you intend to visit fall in the category
of restricted/protected areas.
Specific Visas are granted for a variety
of purposes. The principal types of Visa
issued are mentioned below. Please
contact the High Commission of India for
further details if you are visiting
India for purposes other than tourism,
such as journalism, conferences, yoga,
voluntary work, mountaineering or other
expeditions. The visa application form
is, however, the same. Separate forms
are available for Pakistani and
Bangladeshi Nationals. |
Requirements for Visa
- Original passport valid for at least 6
months
- Correct visa fee
- Two passport size photographs (5
photographs in case of Pakistani
Nationals)
- Supporting documents, where necessary
- Duly completed application form
(Pakistani and Bangladeshi Nationals
need to apply on special application
forms) |
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| Additional requirements for different types of Visa are given
below. |
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Tourist Visa
Tourists wishing to visit India will
normally be granted tourist Visa,
effective from the date of issue.
Tourist Visa are non-extendible and
non-convertible. Travel Agents who have
to visit India frequently may be granted
tourist Visa for a longer duration. |
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Business Visa
Business Visa is normally granted for 3
or 6 months. However, multiple-entry
Business Visa for up to 2 years validity
may be granted to technicians/experts
going to India in pursuance of bilateral
agreements or joint venture projects
having government approval. |
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Student and Employment Visa
Student Visa can be obtained on
furnishing proof of admission to
recognized universities/Institutions in
India. Employment Visa can also be
obtained on furnishing of proof of
employment with companies in India. |
Transit Visa
Transit Visa
is valid for halts of up to 72 hours in
India within 15 days from the date of
issue of the visa and must be obtained
before departure. Transit Visa cannot be
obtained from immigration counters at
ports of entry in India. Evidence of
onward travel to a destination outside
India is required. |
Entry Visa
Entry
Visa is issued to persons of Indian
origin for duration of up to 5 years.
These can be obtained, depending on the
purpose of visit and eligibility, on a
case by case basis. |
| Please Note:
Persons holding long term Visa (having
validity exceeding 6 months) are
normally not expected to stay in India
more than 6 months during each visit.
Please refer to the boxed note further
down for requirement to register with
the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO)
/ Foreigners Regional Registration
Office (FRRO). |
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Visa Exemption Letters
for Minors
Visa Exemption Letters
previously granted to children of Indian
origin (for a maximum validity of 90
days from the date of issue) have been
discontinued since 1 July 1999. Visa
Exemption Letters issued in the past are
hence no longer valid. All children
holding separate passports are now
required to obtain regular Visa. |
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more information, please visit the
official Indian Government website:
http://passport.nic.in |
