Indian Embassy Information, India Visa Guide

Indian Embassy Queensway, Hongkong

Address
Consul General of India
16-D, United Centre
95, Queensway
Hongkong
Tel.: 00-852-25284028. 25272275
Fax.: 00-852-28664-124
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TIMING
Passport/Visa applications/documents for attestation are accepted between 0930 hours to 1200 hours on working days.Passports/Visa/attested documents are delivered between 1700 hours to 1730 hours on working days.

Visa Information

Tourist Visa: Applicants are required to submit application form indicating the place(s) of visit and duration of stay.

Student Visa: Applicants are required to submit a copy of the letter of admission from the recognised institutions along with their applications. Applicants are advised to apply for visa well in advance as in some cases a processing time of at least 4 weeks is required.

Business Visa: Applicants are requested to provide a company letter (from the local company as well as the Indian company) explaining the general purpose of the visit, places to be visited and persons/companies to be contacted

Journalists and those seeking Visa for Research or Filming in India are required to fill in separate forms and provide additional information sought therein. Declaration is also to be filed in respect of equipment being carried. For Research/Filming purpose, a processing time of at least 4 weeks is necessary

Employment Visa: Applicants must provide proper appointment letter from the employer with copies of documents relating to the Company's incorporation in India.

Conference Visa: In some cases a processing time of at least 4 weeks is necessary for grant of visa.

Tourist Visa for PRC nationals: Processing time of at least 4 weeks is required in cases of grant of a tourist visa to individuals

Group Tourist Visa for PRC nationals: A group comprising of not less then 4 members are eligible for grant of visa under this scheme. Following documents/information are required to be submitted along

with visa applications:

a. Document from the local tour operator and its Indian counterpart (one of the approved tour operators).
b. Detailed itinerary.
c. Point of entry and exit only through airports having regular and scheduled international flights

Visa is normally granted on the third working day from the date of receipt of application completed in all respect and the visa would be valid for entry in India after 15 days from the date of issue. Further the grant of visa is subject to guidelines concerning restricted and prohibited areas