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Entry Visa — Miscellaneous Purpose

IndiaShort stays and visits

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For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?

An advance X-Misc visa may be granted to foreigners whose purpose is not specifically covered by any visa category; an e-Miscellaneous e-Visa (e-X1 V, 3 months) also exists for e-Visa-eligible nationals.

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Limits of the record
  • Relationship between X-Misc and e-Miscellaneous not stated
  • Source is MHA Annex III (2020 version); later changes not verified

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

The X-Misc Entry visa covers purposes not covered by any other visa category; it is granted only with single entry and for a specific duration based on the purpose of visit.

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What maximum stay, rolling-period rule, validity and entry rules apply?

Single entry only, for a specific duration based on the purpose; stays over 180 days require FRRO/FRO registration within 14 days of arrival.

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Limits of the record
  • No maximum duration stated
  • Source is MHA Annex III (2020 version); later changes not verified

What important funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel or passport evidence may be required?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel and passport evidence.

Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?

The X-Misc visa cannot be extended or converted to any other type of visa. The official source does not state where to apply.

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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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