Information, Applications and Procedures for:
India Business, Conference, Employment, & Tourist Visas

 

Indian Business and Tourist Visa Information

 

IMPORTANT PROCESSING TIME NOTICE: While the average visa processing time for most jurisdictions falls within 3-7 business days for New Zealand citizens, longer processing times may be required due to new regulations. Furthermore, persons of Indian origin are subject to longer processing times which the embassy/consulate determines on a case by case basis. The delays can be significant and applicants are advised to plan accordingly.

Due to high call volume, a dedicated toll-free number for India visas has been established. Please call 800-545-247 for an Indian Visa Specialist.

Kilbirnie Travel specializes in securing Indian visas. We are 6Kms from the Indian Embassy and process visas for India every day for New Zealand residents.

Please select the appropriate India visa type and receive step-by-step instructions and applications.

India Tourist Visa		India Business Visa
Tourist Travel Sightseeing		Conducting Business Attending Business Meetings Establishing Business Ventures
India Conference Visa		India Employment Visa
Attending a Conference Expositions/Tradeshows		Employment with a Company in India Executing a Contract/Project Receiving Fixed Remuneration/Payment Volunteering/Working with Charities and Non-Profits

	India Entry Visa
	Person of Indian Origin (tourism/family visit) Spouses, Children, or Grandchildren of a Person of Indian Origin (tourism/family visit) Spouses and Dependent Family Members Accompanying a Foreign National holding a Business, Employment, Research, or Student Visa

Kilbirnie Travel works directly with the Embassy of India daily to assist you in securing your Indian visa. If you are in a hurry, we can secure your India visa in as quickly as five hours. Normal processing requires four business days. Our Indian specialists have 20 years of experience. If you need to talk to them, give us a call at  0800 545 247.

During business hours, our specialists answer 97% of calls live within three rings - no voice mail, or options.

 

Indian Facts
Conventional long form: Republic of India
Conventional short form: India

New Zealand Embassy In India

New Zealand High Commission
Sir Edmund Hillary Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110 021
INDIA

Telephone: 0091-11-4688 3170
Fax: 0091-11-4688 3165
email: newzealandhc@bol.net.in

Note: New Zealanders living in or visiting India are encouraged to register at the Consular Section of the New Zealand Embassy in India and obtain updated information on travel and security within India.

Indian Medical Facilities
Adequate to excellent medical care is available in the major population centers, but is usually very limited or unavailable in rural areas.

Health Insurance in India
New Zealand citizens should consider that many foreign doctors and hospitals require payment in cash prior to providing service and that a medical evacuation to the New Zealand may cost well in excess of $50,000. Uninsured travellers who require medical care overseas often face extreme difficulties. When consulting with your insurer prior to your trip, ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas healthcare provider or whether you will be reimbursed later for expenses you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death.

Religious and Missionary Activity

 

Foreign visitors planning to engage in religious proselytizing are required by the 1956 Foreigners Act to have a "Missionary" visa. A 1995 Central Government order defines "inappropriate" religious activity to include speaking at religious meetings to which the general public is invited. Foreigners with tourist visas who engage in missionary activity are subject to deportation and possible prosecution. The states of Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh have additional legislation regulating conversion from one religious faith to another. New Zealanders intending to engage in missionary activity may wish to seek legal advice regarding this legislation.