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How to get a India visa from Libya
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Libyan passport holders travelling to India.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to India.
Business visa
Processing time3 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$25
Tourist visa
Processing time3 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$25
Application requirements
Documents Libyan applicants need to provide.
- A tourist visa is issued to foreigners for tourist purposes such as recreation, relaxation, and visitation in India.
- Libya passport with a validity of 6 months from the date of departure from India.
- Passports must have two blank spaces for the Indian visa stamps.
- A visa application form that is signed and correctly completed.
- Two recent passport-size photographs taken against a white background is required.
- Applicant’s bank statement of at least 3 months from the period of entry to India showing that the applicant has sufficient funds for the required duration of stay in India.
- Applicants should provide proof of accommodation/hotel reservations in India.
- An original copy of the return flight ticket should be submitted.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to Libya such as national ID cards or photocopies of original property certificates.
- An original police report showing that the applicant does not have any criminal record.
- Copy of confirmed travel itinerary showing travel details, entry and exit date from India.
- Medical insurance showing that the applicant has no contagious disease should cover the duration of stay in India.
- Applicants are to provide proof of the paid visa application fee.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The tourist visa is issued to applicants traveling to India for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
- Applicants can also visit their friends or relatives living in India with a tourist visa.
- An invitation letter from the host in India is required.
- The host in India could either be a family member, friend or tour organization.
- The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must be accompanied by the valid means of identification of the host.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up employment during their required stay in India.
- Minors visiting India are required to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate and a notarized consent signed by both parents is required.
- The tourist visa cannot be extended in India.
- Applicants are expected to leave the country on or before the visa expires.
Business visa
- The business visa is issued to foreigners traveling to India for business purposes such as negotiating and signing business contracts with other business partners or companies in India.
- Holders of the business visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to their profession.
- An invitation letter from the host company in India is required.
- The letter must state the nature of the business to be carried out ad the duration of the business trip.
- The letter must also state who will be responsible for the applicant’s finances while in the country.
- A letter from the sending company in Libya should be provided.
- The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and state the duration and purpose of the business trip.
- The letter must also state that the employer in Libya is aware of the business leave.
- If the applicant will be sponsored by either the sending or inviting company, it should be clearly stated in the required letters.
- Holders of this visa are not permitted to receive payments for the services they render while in India.
- Non-Libyans are required to present a copy of the Libya residence permit.
Where to apply
India embassy & visa application centers in Libya.
Tripoli
Address16-18, Shara Mahmoud Shaltot Garden City PO Box 3150 Tripoli Libya
Phone(+218) 21-4441835
Email[email protected]
Website-
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official currency used in India
The Indian rupee (symbol: ₹; code: INR) is the official currency of India.
When is the best time to visit India
The best time to visit India is between October and March when the rains have ceased and the country is largely warm and dry.
Is it an offense to overstay my visa in India
Yes, a fine of 30$ has to be paid for overstaying in India when caught for overstaying. The penalty may extend to an imprisonment term of 5 years along with a monetary fine.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest India visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.