| Address
Plot 684 B, Agadez Crescent
Off Aminu Kano Crescent
Wuse-II,
Abuja.
Telephone: (234 9) 5236099
Fax: (234 9) 5236088
Timing
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM
Consular visitors' hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM
Passports collection hours: Monday to Friday 4.30 PM to 5.00 PM
Tourist Visa -
Tourists wishing to visit India will be granted six months multiple
entry tourist visas, effective from the date of issue. Tourist visas
are non-extendable and non-convertible. Travel Agents who have to
visit India frequently may be granted tourist visas for a longer
duration.
Business Visa -
Business Visas are normally granted for 3 or 6 months. However,
it is possible to obtain multiple-entry Business Visas for up to
2 years validity for technicians/experts going to India in pursuance
of bilateral agreements or joint venture projects having government
approval.
Student and Employment Visa -
Student Visas can be obtained on furnishing proof of admission in
recognized Universities/Institutions in India. Employment Visas
can also be obtained on furnishing proof of employment with companies
in India.
Transit Visa -
Transit Visas are 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 Visas cannot be obtained from immigration
counters at ports of entry in India. Evidence of onward travel to
a destination outside India is required.
List Of Holidays 2006 -
| Holiday |
Date |
Day
|
| Idu'l Zuha (Bakrid)
|
11.01.2006 |
Wednessday |
| Republic Day |
26.01.2006 |
Thursday |
| Muharram |
09-02-2006 |
Thursday |
| Holi |
15.03.2006 |
Wednessday |
| Ram Navmi |
06.04.2006 |
Thursday |
| Mahavir Jayanti/
Prophet Mohd's Birthday |
11.04.2006 |
Tuesday |
| Good Friday |
14.04.2006 |
Friday |
| Budha Purnima |
13.05.2006 |
Saturday |
| Raksha Bandhan |
09.08.2006 |
Wednessday |
| Independence
Day |
15.08.2006 |
Tuesday |
| Janmashtmi |
16.08.2006 |
Wednessday |
| Nigerian National
Day |
01.10.2006 |
Sunday |
| Mahatama Gandhi's
Birthday/ Dussera (Vijay Dashmi) |
02.10.2006 |
Monday |
| Diwali (Deepavali) |
21.10.2006 |
Saturday |
| Idu'l Fitr |
25.10.2006 |
Wednessday |
| Guru Nanak's
Birthday |
05.11.2006 |
Sunday |
| Christmas Day |
25.12.2006 |
Monday |
|
