Passport and Visa Rules When Visiting Delhi International Airport



It is imperative to know the passport and visa rules of a country before visiting it. Holiday Inn Express New Delhi International Airport Terminal 3, one of the leading transit hotels inside Delhi airport advises travellers from foreign countries, as well as from India itself, to keep in mind the following passport and visa rules when visiting the IGI airport.

·       For Indian Nationals

Indian nationals travelling abroad require a valid Indian passport and travel authority for the destination country. The travel authority is normally in the form of Visa, which is obtained prior to the journey, except in case of countries where "Visa on Arrival" is available.

Indian nationals travelling abroad may also note that some countries insist on the certain minimum period of passport validity for allowing entry.

·       For Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals coming to India are required to possess a genuine and valid national passport or any other internationally recognized travel document establishing his/her nationality and identity, bearing the photograph of the individual.

Exemptions: Nepal and Bhutan nationals if entering India by land or air from the Nepal or Bhutan border respectively do not require a passport for entering into India. However, they are required to possess, authorized identity proof.

·       Visa Fees

The fees for getting Indian Visa vary from country to country. Please check with the Indian Embassy in the respective country for the applicable fee.

·       Visa on Arrival

Foreigners are advised to ensure that they are in possession of a valid Indian Visa before they begin their journey to India. The Government of India currently allows "E Visa” for foreign nationals of the selected countries.

·       Visa Extension

Powers of VISA conversions and extensions to foreigners residing in India, vests with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Foreigners can approach the ministry at Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division), Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road, New Delhi between 10 AM to 12 Noon on all working days (Monday to Friday).

If you need a hotel to stay while your trip to Delhi, there are budget hotels near Delhi airport terminal 3 you can stay in easily.


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