The most essential documents for Indian travel are passport and visa, along with their photocopies.

 

Passport

One of the two most important India Travel documents to carry with you is your Passport. Make sure to have this basic document with you all the time. Before the trip starts, check that your passport is in order and will be valid for the period of your stay. Otherwise, get it renewed. If, by any chance, your passport gets lost or stolen, immediately contact your country's embassy or consulate in Delhi. And don’t forget to inform the nearest police station at the same time.

 

Visa

The second essential document for an Indian visit is a visa. Only in case of Nepal, you don’t need any prior visa. The only requirement is of identification papers, and visa is issued at the airport itself. There are different types of visas for different travel purpose. Make sure to apply for the correct visa type, as per the purpose of your travel.

 

Photocopies

Don’t forget to keep photocopies of your important documents for travel to India. Keep them separate from the originals, in case the originals get lost or stolen.

 

 

Indian Visa

To get a visa for India, you need to submit a number of documents. Following is a list of important documents for Indian visa:

Visa application form.

 

• .Passport, having a minimum validity of six months on the date of application.
• .Two identical passport sized photographs, black and white or colored.
• .Supporting documents, depending upon the type of visa.

 

Visa fee.

There are a number of Indian visa types, suitable for different purposes of travel. Given below are the different types of Indian visas:

 

Tourist Visa:

If you are coming to India on a holiday to explore the country, then, tourist visa is for you.

 

Business Visa:

For a business related trip, you need to apply for the business visa.

 

Student Visa:

For study purpose in India is the student visa.

 

Transit Visa:

It is meant for transit passengers only, to enable them to travel through India to reach the ultimate destination.

 

Missionaries Visa:

This visa is for people coming to India to act as missionaries.

 

Employment Visa:

Meant for skilled professionals or those people who have been appointed by Indian companies, organizations, firms, etc.

 

Journalist Visa:

Professional journalists and photographers visiting India should apply for the Journalist visa.

 

Conference Visa:

It is issued for attending conferences/seminars/meetings in India.

 

Research Visa:

For research purposes, a research visa is issued.

 

Entry Visa:

It is given only to persons of Indian origin or the family members of a person employed in India.