For some reason, many Europeans think that Goa is a separate state. In fact, this is one of the 28 states of India. Those wishing to visit this wonderful place are interested in whether a visa is required on Goa? Of course, as in other places in India, when traveling to Goa, you can not do without a visa.
What kind of visa is needed in Goa?
Tourist visa
For a trip to India as a tourist, you need a visa for a limited period (from 6 months to 5 years). It should be borne in mind that:
- tourist visa is not renewed;
- the type of visa is not changed;
- between trips to India should take at least two months.
Also, depending on the purpose of the trip, the following types of visas can be issued:
- a transit visa is issued by travelers making trips to the neighboring state, for example, to Nepal, but passing through the territory of India. The term of the transit visa is 15 days, with 1 - 2 entries to the state allowed;
- a business visa is necessary for a person who visits India in connection with the invitation of business partners;
- a student visa is issued when enrolling in one of the educational institutions of the country, while the future student must have a written confirmation;
- A special visa may be issued if a person goes to study a local culture or religion, and a written invitation must also be submitted.
Documents for a visa in Goa
To apply for a visa to Goa, you need documents on your own according to the list:
- the international passport . It is important that its validity term ends no earlier than 6 months after the planned date of return to the homeland;
- a color photograph of a size of 3.5x4.5 cm, while the person must occupy 80% of the photo;
- a photocopy of the pages of the civil passport;
- photocopy of a spread with a photo from the passport;
- a two-way questionnaire in which all the boxes are completely filled.
When obtaining targeted visas, additional documents may be required on request.
When issuing a visa for traveling with children, it is necessary to prepare:
- photos of children;
- photocopies of children's birth certificates;
- if one of the parents travels with the child, permission to leave the second parent is required.
Cost of visa for Goa
The minimum visa fee is paid for a semi-annual tourist visa, it is $ 40. When purchasing a voucher through a travel agency, visa payment is included in the tour price and is approximately $ 65.
How much visa is made for Goa?
Usually a visa to India is issued within a few days, but the maximum period is 14 days, so documents must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the trip.
How to get a visa to Goa?
- Filling out the form. A sample of the application form is on the website of the Indian Embassy.
- Collection and submission of documents to the embassy. When you receive a visa through the travel agency documents are sent directly to the agency itself. In case of independent registration, you should visit the Indian Embassy for documents.
- Obtaining a passport with a visa. The period for issuing a passport is from 1 to 14 days. If it is necessary to obtain an urgent visa,
to pay in addition to the usual collection of another $ 30. Those who have the experience of issuing a visa through the embassy, warn: the time of issuance is 1 hour, in this regard, it is necessary to know in advance how much is handing in, and not be late to the institution.
Visa to Goa upon arrival
A visa at the airport upon arrival in Goa can be obtained in exceptional cases, but this is fraught with many difficulties, so the issue of a short-term visa-free stay in India has not yet been resolved, we advise you not to risk it.