TRAVELLING TO INDIA & VISA INFORMATION

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission.

When travelling to India, a Visa cannot be obtained on arrival, you must make a prior application.

APOA 2026 Jaipur is in the process of applying for Ministry Clearances for Visa Purposes. However, the regulations here have become more stringent and tedious. The timeline for receiving the clearances from the government varies, so we may also face a delay in getting the final clearances.

The committee is happy to provide you with the Invitation Letter on the official conference letterhead.

We request you to check with your consulate for the updated guidelines on travel & visa procedure. You may choose to opt for the type of Visa that aligns with your purpose of travel.

In such a case, you may mention travel or tourism as the purpose of your visit. We can also help you with hotel confirmation for the same.

However, going ahead, when we obtain the Ministry Clearances and if you have applied for a Conference/ Business visa, we will be able to help you with Supporting Documents like

  • Personalised Visa Invitation Letter on the Conference Letterhead
  • Ministry Clearance- approvals from Govt of India

Please note a few points regarding VISA Application:

VISA update

Visitors entering India must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months after their date of entry into India. There should be at least two blank pages in the passport.

Important Links

An entry visa is essential for all those visiting India. There are several types of visas, including Conference, Tourist and Business Visas.

When to Apply

For most countries, the time taken by embassies to issue a Conference Visa is normally 10 days, and the visa is valid for three months from the date of issue by the embassy (not from the date of entry into India). For applications from citizens of Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Foreigners of Pakistani Origin and Stateless persons, the time taken is 60 days and the visa is valid for one month. Visa can be applied by 2 ways depending on your eligibility.

E-Visa: Completely ON-LINE PROCESS

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

  • At present e-Visa is issued to passport holders of 161 countries.
  • Online applications for e-Visa can be made 120 days in advance of the actual arrival date in India. However, applications are to be made at the latest 4 days in advance of the date of arrival.
Regular Visa via the Embassy of India in your country:
  • Fill out the form ONLINE and submit the physical copy along with the supporting documents and the Passport to the concerned Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) or directly at the Indian Mission in your country https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html
  • Visa application processes and requirements may vary by country or by nationality of the applicant. Please refer to the website of the nearest Indian Embassy or Mission in your country for specific instructions on how to apply for a visa.
  • It is the participant’s responsibility to check the website of the local Embassy to confirm the documentation required and the processes to follow when applying for a visa.

Please note that the website links mentioned above for VISA are operated by the Indian Government, not the APOA 2026 Jaipur.
For More Information, Please visit the Indian Visa Information Website:
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html