| S.No. | Type of Visa | Period for which granted | Entry – Single (S), Multiple (M), Double | Documents required with application | Extendable in India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Type of Visa | Period for which granted | Entry – Single (S), Multiple (M), Double | Documents required with application | Extendable in India |
| 1 | Tourist | 5 years | M | - | No |
| 2 | Transit | 15 days | S/ Double | Return/ onward journey ticket | No |
| 3 | Business | 5 years | M | Documents to prove bonafide purpose (Company’s letter etc.) | Yes |
| 4 | Employment | 1 year/ period of contract | M | Proof of employment (appointment document), terms and conditions | Yes |
| 5 | Student | Period of course/ 5 years | M | Proof of admission in Indian Institution | Yes |
| 6 | Foreigners of Indian Origin | 5 years | M | Proof of being of Indian Origin | Yes |
| 6 | Intern | Duration of the Internship or One year, whichever is less | Single/Double/Multiple | -Letter from the Indian company/educational institution/NGO concerned sponsoring the foreign national for internship programme clearly indicating the period of internship. | Non-extendable.(Registration required within 14 days of arrival with concerned FRO) |
| 7 | Film | Duration of the shooting of the film as per schedule submitted or One year, whichever is less | Single/Double/Multiple | -Copy of detailed shooting script in case of feature film and detailed concept in case of TV show/serial - Details of visiting film crew and location of film shooting. - Letter of intent regarding the shooting of the film in India mentioning the production schedule, particulars of the cast and crew coming to India for the purpose of shoot, chosen location, list of film equipment and other relevant details. | Yes |
If visa is for more than 180 days, registration is compulsory within 14 days’ of arrival in India.
Instructions have been issued whereby Nepalese and Indian citizens, while travelling by air, between the two countries must be in possession of any of the following documents to prove their nationality:
