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India Facts and Figures  √ VISA REQUIREMENTS & FEE FOR INDIAN VISA

Main cities in India are:

NEW DELHI,

MUMBAI,

CHENNAI,

KOLKOTA,

GOA,

BANGALORE,

PUNE,

HYDERABAD,

AGRA.

AHMADABAD.

JAIPUR.

 

Facts and figures about India.

√ Population: 1027 million
     (2001 Census)

√ Area: 3.3 million square
     kilometers.

√ Coastline length: 7,600 kms

√ Major religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, 
     Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism.

√ National Currency: Rupees
     (One Rupee = 100 paisa)

√ The Indian Union: 28 States and seven           
     centrally administered Union Territories.                          

√ Legislature: Parliament consists of President and the two Houses known
     as Rajya Sabha(Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of the People)

√ India is one of the members of the 54 
     commonwealth countries.

√ GDP (For the year 2005-06) $797 billion.

√ India occupies only 2.4% of the worlds land
     area  but over 15% of the worlds population 
     lives in India.

Who needs a Visa to enter India?

All foreign nationals arriving in India need a visa.
The only exception is nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not need a visa to enter India but must have acceptable proof of identity. Nepal citizens can avail the no visa benefit only if they are entering India from Nepal.

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Please note that foreigners cannot get an entry visa for India on arrival at Indian airports. There is no provision of Visa on Arrival in India.

Getting a tourist visa for India for nationals of most countries is a simple process and usually does not take more than a week. However citizens of some countries i.e. Pakistan need more time and the fee structure are also different.

General requirements for applying for visas to visit India: 

√ Original passport valid for at least six months.

√ Correct visa fee.

√ Two Recent passport-size photographs (five photographs in case of Pakistani
   nationals)

√ Supporting documents, where necessary.

√ Duly completed application form (Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals need to
   apply on special application forms)

Climate in India India has three main seasons: 1. Rainy season (Monsoon) which     is from June to September 2. Summer: April to June 3. Winter: October to March All hill stations in India are choice destinations during the hot summer months from April to June. Confirm hotel reservations if visiting during summer months.

Fee in US$ Tourists Visa: Valid up to six months $60                      : Valid for one year $85                       : Valid 1 to 5 years $150 Student Visa: valid over 1 to 5 years $95 Fee in UK:                         : Valid for 6 months 30 British                  Pound(s)              : Valid for 5 years 90 British                Pound(s)

For complete information on visa requirements and current regulations and visa fees. Please contact the Indian Government Consulate in your country of residence.
 

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HOLIDAYS IN INDIA FOR THE YEAR 2008  

10  January:         Muharram (Islamic New Year).

26  January          Republic Day.

6    March            Maha-Shivratri.

21  March            Good Friday.

24  March            Easter Monday.

18  April              Mahavir Jayanthi.

20  May               Buddha Purnima.

15  August           India's Independence Day.

24  August           Janmashtami. (Lord Krishna's birth).    Vidhana Soudha

2   October          Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday.

2   October          Id ul Fitr (End of Ramadan).

6   October          Dussehra.

9   November      Deepavali or Diwali (Festival of Lights).

13 November      Guru Nanak's Birthday.

25 December      Christmas Day.

To view a Festival Calendar for 2008 listing the various festivals celebrated in India click here.