Fees, once received, cannot be refunded even if the application is withdrawn or service cannot be rendered. Applications sent by mail will take about 15 days to process. Applicants would be informed once approval is received. The duration of stay in India, for each visit on a tourist visa or business visa is only for a period of 6 months even though a valid visa may be for more than 6 months. Foreigners who enter India with a visa valid for more than 180 days are required register with the nearest foreigners registration officer within two weeks of their arrival even if they do not plan to stay for more than 180 days.
Registration is required only once during the validity of visa.
However, they are required to surrender their registration certificate at the time of their final departure from India. Ltd. All rights reserved.