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Travel Advisory
IT IS CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION WITH THE EMBASSY OF INDIA, BUDAPEST FOR PERSONS TRAVELING TO INDIA.
For latest updates on travel to India, please see https://boi.gov.in and https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelinesforInternationalarrivalsupdatedon10thFebruary2022.pdf
All passengers traveling to India are required to fill in the self-reporting form / apply for exemption from institutional quarantine at the Air Suvidha portal at https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration. Please also follow requirements of the airlines for travel to India.
VISA SERVICES
There are two ways of applying Indian visa:
1. E-VISA (Electronic Visa)
2. REGULAR VISA (Paper visa on Passport)
Below you can find general information about both types of visa and the process for applying visa:
Government of India has launched e-Visa for ease of travel. Now you can apply for e-visa from wherever you are. Applications are processed within 72 hours by Bureau of Immigration, India (BOI/MHA). E-visa is called Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). ETA is issued to applicants electronically (i.e. e-mail) on the basis of which travel to India can be made. The applicants can apply and see instructions for e-visa here: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html.
Some important information about the e-visa facility is provided below:
Note: You are not required to visit Embassy of India for E-visa as Embassy of India does not have any role in issuance of E-visas as it is issued directly by Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Its confirmation or otherwise will come to you directly in your e-mail. Kindly take a print along while travelling. For all your queries regarding E-visa, contact details of helpdesk are provided here:
E-visa helpdesk :
+91-11-24300666 (24x7)
indian-evisa@gov.in
Payment Helpdesk :
SBIePay:+91-22-2752-3816; +91-1800-22-1401 (24 x 7)
Axis Bank : +91 1800-419-0073 (24 x 7)
2.1 Three Step Regular Visa (Paper Visa On Passport) Application Process:
Step1 : Apply online (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html). From 26 January 2022, the visa applicants are required to directly upload the visa supporting documents 'Online' at the time of the filling the application. The applicants will be unable to complete visa applications without the uploading of visa supporting documents. Applicants need to take the print out of the application form and also submit the hard copy of all the supporting documents to the Embassy during the submission of the application. It is informed that without the print out of the application form and other mentioned documents the visa application will not be accepted.
Step2 :Take appointment (https://www.eoibudapest.gov.in/page/appointment-for-visa-consular-passport/) for submitting your application with original passport and other required documents at Embassy. Bio-metrics, viz capture of facial and finger print data, will also be taken at this time. Appointments are given on Wednesdays between 1000hrs to 1200hrs (except Embassy holidays)
Step3 :Receive visa from Embassy, Monday to Thursday between 1600 hrs to 1700hrs (except embassy holidays)
2.2 General Information about Regular Visa is provided below:
The application form for regular visa is online, there is no physical paper form. The details should be carefully entered correctly in the online application form without withholding any information. While filling in the online application form, applicant is also required to upload his / her recent photograph. After submitting the online application: (i) take out the printout of the application; (ii) affix (not to staple) one colour photograph (5 cm x 5cm) in the prescribed box and give another photograph separately(photograph should be identical to the one uploaded online); (iii) sign the application (on the 1st page below the photograph and on the 2nd page at bottom); and (iv) other documents required vary as per the visa category, which can be checked under each visa category mentioned below.
(i) Holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service passports
(ii) Age of applicant is under 12 years or more than 70 years.
Personal presence of applicants for all the visa categories would be mandatory at the time of submission of visa application at Embassy of India, Budapest.
2.3 Information about Various Categories of Regular Visa and Documents required:
Regular Visa Categories
Tourist Visa
A tourist visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting India is: Recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives; Attending a short term yoga programme (not issued with a qualifying certificate/diploma etc); Short duration medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine;
Documents required:
For those coming to establish an industrial/business venture, those required to travel frequently on long-term business activities and for investors.For all other business activities.
For sports persons and coaches including those engaged in commercial sports events on contract with remuneration and those coming for International Sports Events in India.
Documents Required:
Player, coach engaged with commercial sports events:
Sports persons coming to India to participate in an international sports events:
A medical visa (MED Visa) is granted for an individual whose sole purpose is to seek medical treatment in established/recognized/specialized hospitals/treatment centers in India.
Applicant should submit the medical documents establishing the need for and the bonafides of taking medical treatment in India.
Documents required:
A Conference visa is granted to attend a conference/seminar/workshop being held in India.
Documents required :
For intra company transferees, for employment with NGO’s, for those coming to execute projects in Power & Steel sectors.
Anyone who wishes to come to India for honorary work (without salary) with NGOs registered in India will be granted Employment Visa
The applicant should be highly skilled and/or qualified professional, who is being engaged or appointed by a company/ organization/ industry/ undertaking in India on contract or employment basis.
Applicant must submit proof of his/her employment or contract or engagement by the company/firm/organization in India.
Applicant must submit documentary proof of his educational qualifications and professional expertise.
Documents required :
For those coming to execute projects in Power & steel sectors :
A Student visa is granted to an individual who produces proof of admission to a full-time course in a recognized educational institution in India.
For school education, 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.
For studies in Yoga, vedic culture and Indian systems of music and dance and for Buddhist studies. For Theological studies.
For Research scholars, visiting research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme, members of botanical scientific anthropological etc., expeditions.
For those coming for Internship in India (including those coming under French VIE programme).
Note :
1) No Student Visa will be issued if it is sponsored by franchise Educational Institutes running off-campus centres, Study Centres of Open Universities offering distance learning programmes, Educational Institutes running “outreach” programmes and offering courses without any statutory sanction from regulatory authorities.
(2) Student Visa will not be issued for pursuing ‘Short Term Courses’ which are not recognized.
(3) List of recognised institutions are available on, www.ugc.ac.in ,
http://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/alluniversity.pdf, http://www.ugc.ac.in/ recogCollege.aspx, www.mhrd.gov.in, http://mhrd.gov.in/institutions. Further, list of institutes approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is available on their website www.aicte-india.org.
Documents required :
For regular courses in educational institutions:
For those coming for internship:
For research scholar, visiting research faculty, Members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc. expeditions :
Purpose of enabling him/ her to travel through India to a destination outside India.
It will be valid for a single journey and for entry within 15 days from the date of issue.
A transit visa is not required by a foreigner passing through, in direct transit by air, and travelling onward through India, provided he/she does not leave the specified precincts of the airport.
A person travelling by sea is not required to hold a Transit visa as long as he does not leave the ship.
Documents required :
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In case of Seamen joining vessels in Indian ports:
Entry visa is granted to: (i) A Person of Indian Origin, who does not possess an OCI card, spouse/children of an Indian citizen/PIO/OCI cardholder (other than those who are registered as OCI cardholder), (ii) Foreign nationals coming to join Auroville Foundation/Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry; Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata, similar approved organizations, temples, (iii) Foreign Buddhist Monks coming to join Buddhist Monasteries/ other Buddhist organizations for charity work, (iv) Foreign nationals who own property in India, (v) Foreign nationals visiting India to participate in cultural events/activities for short duration without remuneration etc.
Documents Required :
A Journalist Visa is granted to:
(i)a professional journalist/correspondent/columnist/cartoonist/editor working for and/or owner of an association/company engaged in the production/broadcast of audio news or audio visual news or current affairs programmes through any mode of mass communication;
(ii) Photographer, documentary film producer or director (other than of commercial films), a representative of a radio and/or television organization, travel writer/ travel promotion photographer etc; (iii) a Journalist visiting India for any other purpose, such as attending a Conference, tourism, meeting relatives etc.
Documents Required:
For foreign nationals coming for shooting of feature films, reality TV & Web shows/series, commercial TV serials/shows and web shows/series and for location recce.
Before applying for visa at Embassy of India, Budapest, permission for shooting of a feature film or television/cinema and reality TV show/commercial TV serial will has to be obtained by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi.
Prior clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs will also be necessary only in respect of cases where shooting is to be done in sensitive/restricted areas in India.
The film has to be shot according to the script, as approved by the Govt. of India. In case any material deviation is considered necessary, prior permission of the Govt. of India has to be obtained.
I&B Ministry will attach a Liaison Officer to assist the shooting team.
The complete film must be shown to a Representative of the Govt. of India, in India or abroad (i.e. Embassy of India, Budapest) before its actual release anywhere in the world.
Please Note : The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is the nodal ministry to process requests for a shooting of feature films, reality TV shows and Commercial TV serials in India. For further information, please contact:
Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at jsfilms.inb@nic.in or fax to +91-11-23073775.
Documents required for Film visa:
Emergency Visa (Tourist Visa) is issued in cases of genuine emergency like death or serious illness of immediate family member (blood relation with proof of relationship) subject to production of supporting documentary evidence from India like death certificate/Hospital certificate duly signed and stamped.
The charges for issuing an emergency visa will be HUF4620/- in addition to visa fees as applicable.
2.4 Regular Visa Service fee
The following visa fees structure are applicable for Hungarian, Bosnian and all countries except those with which we have bilateral arrangements (Please see below of those countries).
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Special Visa Fee Categories:–
In view of the existing bilateral agreements/arrangements, visa fee in respect of following countries will be as follows:-
(a) Singaporean Nationals:-
Visa Type/Duration/Entries for Singaporean National | Visa Fee (in HUF) |
TOURIST VISAS (T) Up to 6 months / Multiple Entry | 11100 |
All other type of visa | Visa fee same as mentioned for all countries |
(b) Japanese Nationals: –
Visa Type/Duration/Entries for Japanese National | Visa Fee (in HUF) |
Transit Visa | 1500 |
All other types of visas | 4300 |
(C) U.K. Nationals: The fee for U.K. nationals for different types of visas will be as follows:-
Visa Type/Duration/Entries for U.K. Nationals | Visa Fee in HUF |
65800 | |
Tourist visa valid for 1 year to 5 years (Multiple Entry) | 194300 |
Business visa up to 1 Year (S/M Entry) | 97700 |
Business visa valid for 1 year to 5 years (Multiple Entry) | 290800 |
Entry Visa up to 1 year (S/M Entry) | 65800 |
Entry visa valid for 1 year to 5 years (Multiple Entry) | 194300 |
Student Visa up to 5 years (M/Entry) | 92500 |
Medical Visa up to 1 year (M/Entry) | 52600 |
Research Visa up to 3 years or duration of course (whichever is less) | 92500 |
Employment visa up to 6 months | 184700 |
Employment visa up to 1 year | 200600 |
Employment visa more than 1 year | 239400 |
Transfer of Visa | 67800 |
Transit Visa | 36300 |
Business visa issued same day (excluding visa fee) | 86900 |
Emergency visa charges | 36700 |
(d) Nigerian Nationals:-
Visa Type/Duration/Entries for Nigerian National | Revised Visa Fee (in HUF) |
All types of visas | 100900 |
(e) USA Nationals:
Visa Type/Duration/Entries for US National | Visa Fee (in HUF) |
Tourist Visa up to 10 years validity | 65000 |
Business visa fee Up to One Year | 57000 |
Business Visa up to 5/10 years validity | 100900 |
Visa fee for all other type of visas except Tourist and Business visa for US National | Same as mentioned for all countries + 6800 HUF |
(f) Ukrainian Nationals:-
Visa Type/Duration/Entries for Ukrainian Nationals | Visa Fee (in HUF) |
Transit Visa 15 days (Single/Double Entry) | 35100 |
Tourist visa up to 1 Year (S/M Entry) | 41000 |
Student Visa less than 5 years (M/Entry) | 35100 |
Business visa less than 1 Year (S/D/M Entry) | 53000 |
Business visa 1 to 5 years (S/D/M Entry) | 100900 |
Employment Visa less than 6 months | 49000 |
Employment visa less than 1 year | 80900 |
Employment visa less than 5 year | 120800 |
All other types of visas i.e. Entry, Conference, Journalists etc. | |
Less than 6 months | 35100 |
less than 1 year | 53000 |
less than 5 year | 80900 |
Emergency Visa Fee | 35100 |
(g) Russian National:-
For all types of visas | Visa Fee (in HUF) |
Single Entry | 17100 |
Double Entry | 37100 |
Multiple Entry | 49000 |
Transfer of Valid Visa | 17100 |
(h) Sri Lankan National:–
Visa Type/Duration/Entries for Sri Lankan Nationals | Visa Fee (in HUF) |
Transit Visa 15 days (Single/Double Entry) | 5100 |
Tourist Visa:- | |
30 days (Double Entry) | 7100 |
90 days (Single Entry) | 7100 |
90 days (Double Entry) | 11100 |
6 months (D/M Entry) | 11100 |
Entry Visa 1 year Multiple | 11100 |
Business Visa: | |
30 days (Multiple Entry) | 11100 |
90 days (Single Entry) | 11900 |
90 days (Multiple Entry) | 17100 |
6 months (Multiple Entry) | 33100 |
1 year (Multiple Entry) | 33100 |
5 years (Multiple Entry) | 49000 |
Employment Visa 1 year (Multiple Entry) | 63800 |
Student Visa for institutions covered by bilateral agreement: | |
1 Year | 18300 |
More than 1 year | 33500 |
Student Visa for institutions not covered by bilateral agreement: | 33500 |
(i) Mozambique Nationals:-
Visa Type/Duration/Entries for Mozambique Nationals | Visa Fee after rounding off in HUF |
Tourist Visa:- | |
Single Entry | 33100 |
Single Entry-Urgent | 61000 |
Multiple Entry | 88900 |
Multiple Entry-Urgent | 120800 |
Business Visa/Employment Visa | GRATIS(As an LDC Country) |
All other types of Visa (Except Transit and Student visa) | |
up to 6 months | 88900 |
up to 6 months (in Emergency) | 120800 |
up to 1 year | 120800 |
up to 1 year ( in Emergency) | 120800 |
up to 5 year | 120800 |
up to 5 year ( in Emergency) | 120800 |
(j) Visa Fee for Pakistani national:–
PAKISTANI NATIONALVISA fee | Visa Fee (in HUF) |
Visa fee for Pakistani national for all type of VISA | 1600 |
GRATIS Business & Employment Visas for LDCs countries:-
As conveyed Ministry’s circular message dated 14.12.2015, Business and Employment Visas to the applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to be issued on GRATIS basis. However, the service fee for the outsourcing company and ICWF fee will continue to be charged from the Business and Employment Visa applicants as well. The List of 48 LDCs is here Business and Employment Visa Fee Waiver to Least Developed Countries
Transfer of Visa:– Transfer of Indian visa from old Passport to new passport is given below:-
Visa Service Type | Visa Fee (in HUF) |
Transfer of Visa fee | 2800 |
Gratis Visa:In view of the existing bilateral agreement/arrangements, all types of visas should be issued gratis to the nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DPR Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia and South Africa. Only Business, Tourist and Transit visas are to be issued on GRATIS to the national of Argentina. Similarly, only TouristVisas are to be issued on GRATIS basis to the nationals of Uruguay.
Visa free Countries:-Nationals of Nepal an Bhutan do not require visa to enter India.
BUSINESS VISA FEE TO BE CHARGED FROM NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS
Sl No. | Country | Visa Fee (in HUF) | |
1. | USA | | |
Up to One Year | 56960 | ||
More than one year up to Five year | 100850 | ||
2. | ECUADOR | | |
Up to One Year | 96900 | ||
More than one year up to Five year | 128800 | ||
3. | NEW ZEALAND | | |
Up to One Year | 53000 | ||
More than one year up to Five year | 100900 | ||
4. | FRANCE | | |
Up to One Year | 67000 | ||
More than one year up to Five year | 100900 | ||
5. | AUSTRALIA | | |
Up to One Year | 86900 | ||
More than one year up to Five year | 118900 | ||
6. | CZECH REPUBLIC | | |
Up to One Year | 77000 | ||
More than one year up to Five year | 108900 | ||
7. | IRAN | | |
| Up to One Year | 110900 | |
| More than one year up to Five year | 142800 | |
8. | IRELAND | | |
| Up to One Year | 82000 | |
| More than one year up to Five year | 112900 | |
9. | PHILIPPINES | | |
| Up to One Year | 88900 | |
| More than one year up to Five year | 120800 | |
10. | POLAND | | |
| Up to One Year | 59000 | |
| More than one year up to Five year | 100900 | |
11. | SAUDI ARABIA | | |
| Up to One Year | 86900 | |
| More than one year up to Five year | 112900 | |
12. | THAILAND | | |
| Up to One Year | 80900 | |
| More than one year up to Five year | 112900 | |
13. | U.A.E. | | |
| Up to One Year | 166700 | |
| More than one year up to Five year | 198700 | |
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EMPLOYMENT VISA FEES TO BE CHARGES FROM NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS
Sl No. | Country | Visa Fee in HUF |
1. | CANADA | |
Up to Six months | 61000 | |
Up to One Year | 80900 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 120800 | |
2. | IRELAND | |
Up to Six months | 65000 | |
Up to One Year | 80900 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 120800 | |
3. | FRANCE | |
Up to Six months | 55000 | |
Up to One Year | 80900 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 120800 | |
4. | DENMARK | |
Up to Six months | 51000 | |
Up to One Year | 80900 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 120800 | |
5. | AUSTRALIA | |
Up to Six months | 73000 | |
Up to One Year | 88900 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 120800 | |
6. | NEW ZEALAND | |
Up to Six months | 59000 | |
Up to One Year | 80900 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 120800 | |
7. | THAILAND | |
Up to Six months | 65000 | |
Up to One Year | 80900 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 120800 | |
8. | UAE | |
Up to Six months | 150800 | |
Up to One Year | 166700 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 198700 | |
9. | ISRAEL | |
Up to Six months | 400100 | |
Up to One Year | 416100 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 448000 | |
10. | IRAN | |
Up to Six months | 94900 | |
Up to One Year | 110900 | |
More than one year up to Five year | 142800 |