Visa on arrival to tourists from four Southeast Asian nations
By IANSThursday, December 30, 2010
NEW DELHI - Tourists from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and the Philippines will be provided tourist visa on arrival from Jan 1, 2011, home ministry officials said Thursday.
The visa shall be allowed for a maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility by immigration officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata Airports on payment of a $60 fee or equivalent amount in Indian rupees per passenger - including children.
The visa on arrival shall be allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year to a foreigner with a minimum gap of two months. It is non-extendable and non-convertible.
The foreigners from these countries may also avail of visa on arrival for up to 30 days for medical treatment, for casual business or to visit friends/relatives.
The facility shall not be applicable to the holders of diplomatic/official passports. It shall not be granted to the foreigners who have permanent residence or occupation in India and they can visit India on normal visa.
