Important Notes
Visa information
We are delighted to welcome international participants to Dubkii India Culture Center Private Limited for our language and cultural courses. To make your journey to India smooth, here’s all the necessary information regarding visas based on the nature and duration of your course:
Tourist Visa: e-Tourist Visa
Tourist visa is granted to foreigners whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, meeting friends or relatives, attending a short term yoga programme (not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/diploma etc.), short duration medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine, short term courses in local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/programme (courses 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 does not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return) etc. and no other purpose/activity. Tourist visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.
Duration:
Available for stays from 30 days to up to 5 years (depending on your country of origin and specific visa type).
One Month (30 Days)
Double Entry, non-extendable and non-convertible
One year (365 Days) from the date of grant of ETA.
Multiple
Maximum stay in India during one calender year should not exceed 180 days for 1 year Tourist Visa.
Registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) is not required provided continuous stay in India does not exceed 6 months.
Five years from the date of grant of ETA.
Multiple
Maximum stay in India during one calender year should not exceed 180 days for 5 years Tourist Visa.
For five-year duration visa, registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) is required if continuous stay exceeds ninety days.
Required Documents:
- A passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival.
- Recent passport-sized photographs.
- Proof of enrollment in a Dubkii India course.
- Proof of financial means and accommodation.
- Return flight tickets.
How to Apply:
- Apply online via the Indian Government's e-Visa Portal.
- Processing time is generally 72 hours.
Required Documents:
- A passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival.
- Recent passport-sized photographs.
- Proof of enrollment in a Dubkii India course.
- Proof of financial means and accommodation.
- Return flight tickets.