Indian Embassy, India Visa Information

Indian Embassy in Hungary

Address
Press and Information
Embassy of India10785
Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 (30) 25795320 (Press enquires)
+49 (30) 25795-312/316(information)
Fax: +49 (30) 25795102

Timing

Applications are received between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon, Mondays to Thursdays. Normal processing time is two working days. If the application is correct in all respects, passports are returned after grant of visa on the afternoon of the third day after submission. In case of urgency if the visa is to be issued on the same day, an express service fee of Rs. 700 (approximately HUF 4620) is charged, in addition to the normal visa fee.

Types of visas

Tourist Visa

• For the purpose of visiting India as tourists and/or for meeting friends and relatives.
• Normal duration: six months; however, travel agents or those who visit India frequently, can get tourist visas of a longer duration.
• Tourist visas are non-extendable and non-convertible.

Business Visa

• For the purpose of business in India
• Normal duration: 6 months; however, frequent travellers and technicians/experts going to India in pursuance of bilateral agreements or joint venture projects (having the approval of the Government of India) can get long-term business visas valid for up to 5 years with multiple entries.
• Supporting documents required: copy of the invitation letter from Indian companies/firms, with which the applicant has business dealings.

Student Visa

• For study in India
• Normal Duration: same as duration of the course or five years, whichever is less.
• Supporting documents required: Proof of admission to the recognized Universities/Institutions in India valid for the duration of the course of study.

Employment Visa

• For employment in India
• Supporting documents required: Proof of employment (contract & other terms and conditions) with companies in India indicating tenure of assignment.

Transit Visa

• For halts in India en route other destinations
• Normal Duration: maximum 72 hours
• Transit visa should be obtained from Embassy/Consulates before departure since the same is not available at airports in India.

Visa Fee