S. No.

Purpose of visit

Name of Visa

Tourist Visa

1

For tourism recreation, sightseeing casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short term yoga programme, short duration medical treatment (including treatment under Ayush systems), short term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts and crafts, cooking, medicine etc. Which should not be a formal or structured course/programme (course not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/diploma etc.) And voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return etc. And no other purpose/activity.

T1

2

For foreign nationals coming for mountaineering expeditions.

T2

• It is non-extendable and non – convertible to other types of visas and its misuse would entail deportation by Indian authorities.  It may also entail denial of visa by the Mission.
  
  
• Proof of financial solvency and proof of confirmed return tickets may be sought in some cases.

Medical Visa

3

For foreign nationals coming for medical treatment (other than those under Ayush systems).

M1

4

For medical attendants of those coming under M-1 visa.

M2

5

For foreign nationals coming for treatment under Ayush systems.

M3

6

For attendants of those coming on M-3 visa.

M4

• Original medical papers indicating treatment.
  
  
• AYUSH form from registered Hospital in India, mentioning clearly the names and passport numbers of the patient and the medical attendants, as well as the ailment and expected duration of the treatment.
  
  
• A maximum of 2 (two) attendants per patient would be allowed.

Student Visa

7

For higher education(including in south Asian university and Nalanda university),provisional student visa, for short term courses, for those coming under student exchange programme and for those coming to pursue education, training and skill development in Ayush practices etc.

S1

8

School education in India

S2

9

For studies in yoga, Vedic culture and Indian systems of music and dance for Buddhist studies and programs and courses on Indian languages and Indian knowledge system.

S3

10

For research scholar, visiting research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme , members of botanical, scientific, anthropological etc. Expeditions and g-20 talent visa.

S4

11

For those coming for internship in India (including those coming under French vie programme.

S5

12

For dependents of those coming under S-1 visa (for higher education (including in south Asian university and Nalanda university), provisional student visa, for short term courses and for those coming under student exchange programme)

FAMILY VISA (Dependent For Student Visa) (S-1X)

13

For dependents of student studying yoga, Vedic culture, Indian system of music and dance and Buddhist studies

FAMILY VISA (Dependent For Student Visa) (S-3X)

14

For dependents of student for research scholar, visiting research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme, members of botanical, scientific, anthropological etc. Expeditions

FAMILY VISA (Dependent For Student Visa) (S-5X)

• It is granted for study only in Government of India recognized educational institutions/Colleges for foreigners to pursue a recognized course. Before seeking admission, Students are advised to confirm these two aspects, as production of documents relating to recognitions of the institute/college for study by foreigners and recognition of the course will be necessary for grant of student visa.  Please also note that some new courses run by a few established colleges have not yet been recognized by the Government.
  
  
• Tourist Visa is not convertible to Student Visa. Seeking admission /studying in India under Tourist visa is illegal.
  
  
• Where required, the Students must register themselves in Study In India Portal (https://www.studyinindia.gov.in) and use the SII-ID in their Visa application. If the name of University / College is not showing in SII Portal, then please contact the University / College and ask them to register themselves in StudyInIndia. Also cc the mail to: help[dot]studyinindia[at]gov[dot]in.
  
  
• Submission of proof of Academic records in respect of education completed will be necessary. Evidence of admission to the Institute/Course from recognized University / Board (Indicate name of Institution/address/Tel & Fax no. & e-mail/website address); bonafide certificate as a student if already  pursuing studies in India,  Photocopies of relevant  academic  certificates  on the basis of which  admission is sought or has  been  obtained  and  Satisfactory evidence  of financial  support -bank guarantee / letter of support from parent / guardian. The Student  should also produce  evidence of transfer of  funds for at least 4 months sustenance  in  India  or  show  Traveler’s  Cheques  for a  similar  amount.
  
  
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Government of India (G.O.I.) is necessary for grant of student visa to pursue a medical/ para-medical course in recognized medical colleges and diploma/degree/post-graduate courses in recognized engineering institutions/polytechnics. Aspiring students are advised to obtain G.O.I’s NOC from the institution before applying for visa. It may please be noted that admission to professional courses is regulated by GOI and institutions cannot grant admission directly without the consent/approval of the GOI/concerned state Government.

Business Visa

15

For all business activities [other than those covered by b-2, b-3 and b-4 visas

B1

16

For sports persons and coaches including those engaged in commercial sports events in India on contract with remuneration.

B2

17

For foreign nationals coming to India for participation in cultural/commercial performances or concerts and also for those involved in performative arts like acting, dance, etc.

B3

18

For dependent of those coming to establish an industrial/ business venture, those required to travel frequently on long-term business activities and for investors.

FAMILY VISA (Dependent For Business Visa) (B-1X)

19

For dependent of business visa holders of all other business activities (other than those covered under b-1 and sports persons).

FAMILY VISA (Dependent For Business Visa) (B-2X)

• Documents such as company registration certificate, position held by the applicant in the company, invitation letters from company in India (having GSTIN Number) and a letter from applicant’s company sponsoring the business visit to India indicating nature of applicant’s business, probable duration of stay, places and companies in India to be visited, are to be enclosed.
• Copy of Business Registration Certification issued by the Sri Lankan authorities should be enclosed along with application. 
• Applicants applying for Business Visa, 2nd time onwards are to attach Bill/Invoices/Bill of Lading etc to show proof of business done in India.

Conference Visa

20

Conference (for attending international conferences/ seminars/ workshops).

B5

• Conference Visas are given to foreign delegates to International conferences/seminars/workshops/meetings/symposia held by Government bodies, International Organizations, Public sector units, NGO’s, etc.
•  Invitation letter from the organizer and Political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India should be attached with the application.

Film Visa

21

Film (for foreign nationals coming for shooting of feature films, reality TV & web shows/series, commercial TV serials/shows & web shows/ series for location recce).

B6

Transit Visa

22

Travelling through India to a destination outside India

TR

Employment / Work Visa

23

All cases of employment (including intra company transferees but excluding those covered by E-2 and E-3 visas.

E1

24

For employment in NGOS.

E2

25

For missionary/religious worker of approved organization.

E3

26

For dependents all cases of employment (including intra company transferees but excluding those covered by E-2 and E-3 visas.

FAMILY VISA (Dependent For Work Visa) (E-1X)

27

For dependents for employment in NGOS.

FAMILY VISA (Dependent For Work Visa) (E-2X)

• Copy of the Contract/Agreement of Employment with the Indian employer in Senior Managerial/Executive positions or jobs needing very special skills, will be necessary.
• Proof of registration of the company under relevant provisions of the Government of India rules,
• A letter from the employer indicating nature of the job, salary structure and duration of hire. The salary cannot be less than Indian Rupees 16,50,000/- per annum.
• Justification letter from the employer for proposing to hire a foreigner should be submitted.  Proof of qualifications and work experience of the applicant also need to be enclosed.

• The spouse and children accompanying the applicant would be issued the visa only after the applicant obtains employment visa. The copy of the applicant‘s employment visa should be attached with the spouse/children application along with a copy of marriage/birth certificate/s.

• Employment visa is extendable in India by Immigration Department. Registration is mandatory.
• Non-residents of Sri Lanka will not be issued Employment visa by our Mission.

Journalist Visa

28

For journalists accredited in India and also for journalists visiting India for any purpose including tourism, conference etc

J1

29

For shooting of advertisement/documentary films etc.

J2

30

Dependents of foreign audio-visual or print media journalists accredited in India

FAMILY VISA (Dependent For Journalist Visa) (J-1X)

Miscellaneous Visa

31

For persons of Indian origin and spouse and children of an Indian citizen / person of Indian origin / OCI cardholder (other than those registered as OCI cardholder)

Miscellaneous Visa (X1)

32

For those coming to join Auroville foundation, Aurobindo ashram, missionaries of charity, temples or similar approved organizations and for foreign Buddhist monks coming to India for joining the Buddhist Monasteries/other Buddhist organizations for charity work.

Miscellaneous Visa (X2)

33

For purposes which are not covered by any other visa category.

Miscellaneous Visa (X-Misc)