Visa Requirements Requirement of Visa: Foreigners desirous of visiting India can do so after obtaining a visa from the Indian Mission in the country of their residence. Tourist Visas: Usually, a multi-entry visa, valid for a period of 180 days, is granted for the purpose of tourism. The visa is valid from the date of issue. Tourist Visa can also be given for 3 months, valid from date 1st entry into India which should be within 2 months from date of issue. Collective Visas: The facilities exists for issuing collective visas to group tours of not less than 4 members and sponsored by a government-recognised travel agency. Such groups may split into smaller groups to visit different places in India after obtaining a collective "licence to travel" from Indian immigration authorities. They must re-assemble and depart as the original group. Transit Visas: Transit visas are granted by Indian Missions abroad for a maximum period of 15 days. Exemption from Registration: Foreigners coming to India on tourist visas for 180 days or a shorter period are not require to register themselves with any authority in India. They can move about freely in the country, except to restricted/protected areas and prohibited places. National of Bangladesh are exempt from registration upto six months. If their stay exceeds six months, they have to register themselves. Individuals without nationality or of undetermined nationality (stateless persons; IRO refugees, person receiving legal or political protection, holders of Nansen passport etc.) should have valid passports, identity documents or sworn affidavits along with visa for which they should apply at least two months in advance. Family passports issued by other  governments are recognised without discrimination. Landing Permit Facility: No landing Permit facility is available to any foreign tourists landing without a visa. A limited facility exists only for group tours consisting of four or more members and sponsored by a travel agency recognised by the Government of India. Children of foreigners of Indian origin below the age of 12 may be granted landing permit by the immigration authorities up to a period of 90 days to see their relatives in case they come without a visa. Tourist Groups: A tourist group arriving by air, ship or by chartered or scheduled flight may be granted a collective landing permit for a period of up to 30 days by the immigration authorities on landing, provided the group is sponsored by a recognised travel agency and a pre-drawn itinerary is presented along with details of passport etc. of the members, and the travel agency gives an undertaking to conduct the group together. Extension of Visa: As a rule no extension of stay is granted on Tourist Visa. Other types of Visa: If a foreigner wishes to come for a purpose other than tourism, he should obtain an appropriate visa out of the following. Business Visa: A foreigner can obtain one from an Indian Embassy abroad. A multiple- entry business visa is valid for 5 years, provided he wants to come for his business. Foreigners of Indian origin can obtain a 5-year multiple entry visa for business, to meet their relatives etc. Student Visa: This can be obtained from the Indian Embassy on the production of proof of admission and means of sustenance while in India. The visa is valid for one year but can be extended in India for the duration of the course. The visa will be valid for the duration of the course of 5 years, whichever is less.   Conference Visa: Delegates coming to attend international conferences in India can be granted Conference Visa to cover the conference as well as for tourism purposes. Delegates are advised to apply to the Indian Embassies well in advance. Foreigner wishing to undertake trekking, botanical expeditions, canoeing, rafting, etc. in a team, may be granted visas for the requires duration on presentation of full details.   Sports teams or individual sportsmen wishing to participate in international sports events being held in India. Foreign journalists, mediamen, documentary and feature film-makers may obtain necessary visas after due formalities from the Indian Embassy.   Yoga: Visa for study of Yoga, Vedic culture, dance, music, etc. Foreigners wanting to study these subjects are required to apply well in advance with all necessary particulars. Indian Embassies may grant visas for upto a period of 5 years. Employment Visa: Foreigners desirous of coming to India for taking up employment should apply for an Employment Visa, issued by Indian Missions. Initially granted for one year, it can be extended in India upto the period of contract. 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