Tourists can easily enjoy the benefits of three kinds of visas :-

 The 15- day single/ double entry transit visa. This visa is valid for 30 days from the date of its issue.

 The 3-month multiple-entry transit visa. This visa is valid for 90 days from the date of first entry into India, which must be within 30 days from
      the date of its issue.

The 6-month multiple entry visa. This visa is valid for 180 days from the date of entry into India.

Visa Extension

The extension of 15 day or 3 month visa is virtually impossible. Only the 6 month tourist visa can be extended. You should avoid it unless there is an emergency. A 15 day extension on the 6 month visa is issued by the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office (FRRO) Hans Bhawan, 1st floor, Bhahadurshah Zafar Marg Tel: 3319781. It is open on weekdays, 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and 2pm to 4pm. A 15 day extension is given only if confirmed air tickets are not available. No fee is charged. The 6- month visa can be extended for a maximum period of one month, but any extension beyond 15 days is a complicated matter.

Remember, it is a three-step procedure.

Step1

Collect the long term visa extension form from the Ministry of Home Affairs Office located on the 1st floor of the Lok Nayak Bhawan behind Khan Market Tel: 4697648 / 4697018.

Step 2

After filling up the form, take it, along with four passport-size photographs, to the FRRO for authorization. A fee of Rs. 775 is levied on a 1- month visa extension.

Step 3

After authorization for visa extension is stamped on the form by the FRRO, take it back to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Lok Nayak Bhawan. Here you will receive the actual visa extension.

Custom

People need to walk through the green Channel, without any dutiable goods or high value articles or foreign exchange with more than US $ 2500, or unaccompanied baggage, which needs to be declared. All others need to pass through the Red Channel. Goods up to Rs.750 (Rs.6000 for persons of Indian origin) for personal use or as gifts are exempted from duty. Beyond the free baggage limit, the duty rate is 53% plus 2% special duty.