Indian Visa
What Are the Travel Requirements to India from USA
A vast country of endless diversity, India is the second largest nation in terms of population, with more than 1 billion people! What makes it truly unique is the way in which majestic architecture, widespread landscapes, festivals, languages, religion, wildlife, Bollywood, cuisine and a rich history co-exist perfectly. No wonder there [...]
Visiting India from USA – Process for US Citizens
Every US citizen should possess a valid passport and visa to travel to India. Applicants must possess a passport that is valid for at least six months, starting from the date of arrival in India. In addition, you need to submit proof of sufficient funds and return or onward journey tickets to be granted a tourist visa. Remember, India is [...]
How to Apply for a Visa to India
India, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscape, attracts millions of US citizens every year. In 2016, more than 1.3 million Americans visited the country, representing a hike of 27% in tourist arrivals in the last four years, says an article on Business Standard. The entire process of getting a visa to India can be [...]
Do I Need a Visa to Visit India?
A US passport is considered among the most powerful passports in the world. This is mainly because it allows US citizens to travel to 184 countries and territories without needing a travel visa or even visa on arrival. However, India isn’t on the US Visa Waiver Program, which means that American passport holders need to apply for a [...]
Indian Visa for US Citizens – Everything You Should Know
According to a report by the Ministry of Tourism, 13.7 lakh US tourists visited India in 2017 alone. India is quite a popular tourist destination for Americans, given its amazing diversity of cultures and traditions, plethora of scenic places and rich history. But like several other countries, India does not provide US tourists a visa on [...]
Is India a Safe Country to Visit for Americans?
An article in USA Today stated that a survey of 1,200 tour operations in India, conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, revealed that the percentage of inbound tourists dropped by 25% in December 2013. Many of the tour operators involved also reported that they received emails from tourists asking if India [...]
Do I Need a Visa to Visit India?
Out of 196 countries in the world, India was ranked #40 in tourism by the United Nations World Trade Organization Barometer, according to a press release released by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Being such a popular destination for foreign tourist arrivals, the country cannot do away with the process of issuing [...]
Where to Apply for an Indian Visa? (For US Citizens)
According to the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, the percentage share of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India during January 2017 from the top 15 source countries was the highest from USA (15.01%), followed by Bangladesh (14.91%), the UK (11.11%) and then Canada (4.63%). This is a clear indicator of India’s [...]