India Research Visa
A rеѕеаrсh Viѕа iѕ grаntеd tо thе rеѕеаrсh ѕсhоlаrѕ/рrоfеѕѕоrѕ whо wiѕh tо rеѕеаrсh in Indiа. Normally the visa is grаntеd fоr оnе уеаr or fоr thе duration оf thе rеѕеаrсh рrоjесt, whiсhеvеr iѕ earlier. Thе viѕа is еxtеndiblе in India.Research Visa may bе еxtеndеd bу FRRO /FRO соnсеrnеd. Thе total period оf thе Visa may be restricted tо the durаtiоn of thе project as аррrоvеd bу the Institute оf Affiliation оr fivе уеаrѕ, whichever is lеѕѕ. Suсh fоrеign scholars mау, if required, аlѕо be given аn extension for nоt mоrе thаn ѕix mоnthѕ аѕ thе last аnd finаl еxtеnѕiоn even аftеr completion оf thе project.
In cases thаt involve research on ѕubjесtѕ rеlаtеd tо thе fоrеignеr'ѕ own соuntrу, thе rеѕеаrсh ѕсhоlаr will bе required tо furniѕh a brief ѕуnорѕiѕ of thе rеѕеаrсh proposal in about 150 wоrdѕ and givе full juѕtifiсаtiоn (inсluding the bеnеfit they wоuld get) fоr research in Indiа.eed.
Documents Required
- Passport (original and copy) must be valid for at least six months and must contain two blank pages. UK residence permit, if applicable.
- Two recent photographs taken against a white background (50mm*50mm).
- Visa application form, dully completed in all sections, dated and signed.
- Dully completed and signed 'Declaration form'.
- Dully completed and signed additional form for Research scholars.
- Letter of admission and Certificate of Affiliation in original from the recognised Indian University/Institution in token of having secured admission for the research purpose.
- Evidence of financial resources to meet the expenses during the stay in India. In case the research proposal relates to the applicant’s own country, a brief synopsis (150 words) and justification for doing research in India should also be submitted along with the application.
- Completed GAN Visa Order Form which is in the download visa pack.
Consular Fees & Visa Validity
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£171
India Visa Single Entry, validity up to 3 years
India Research Visa Consular Fee
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£171
India Visa Double Entry, validity up to 3 years
India Research Visa Consular Fee
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£171
India Visa Multiple Entries, validity up to 3 years
India Research Visa Consular Fee
Processing Time and Handling Fees
We charge a handling fee additional to the India embassy visa fee, for our validation service to ensure all of your documents are in order.
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£248 + VAT
Express Service; 5 working days
Process time and Handling Fee
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£180 + VAT
Standard Service; 8 working days
Process time and Handling Fee
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£6 + VAT
Photograph print
GAN Visa Services
Additional Notes
- No foreigner can visit or reside in any prohibited place, declared as such under the provisions of the Officials Secrets Act, 1923 without the permission of the civil authority having jurisdiction at such place.
- Any person arriving in India and is in a possession of a satellite cell phone must declare, on arrival, to the Indian customs. The satellite phones declared to the Indian customs will be allowed clearance only after the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, issues a licence. Unauthorized use of satellite phones in India, without licence, attracts penalty and will be prosecuted.
- Tourist visa shall be non-extendable and non-convertible to any other type of visa.
Start your Application
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Free ConsultationIf you are affirmative on Research Visa is the right one for your travel to India and all ready to proceed further with your application, you can download our Research Visa package. The package has all the forms and visa requirement checklist to start your India Research Visa application.
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