India visa requirements for Tunisians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Tunisians visiting India

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Indian Visa.

  • Original Tunisia passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. 
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa or entry stamp.
  • Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. 
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of the stay in India.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period of stay India.
  • Copy of return flight ticket to Tunisia is required.
  • Travel itinerary showing travel details including entry and exit dates from India.

India Visa for Tunisians

Facts about India

India is popularly known for its religion, diverse culture, ancient history, and its very diverse cuisine. Along with this, there are a lot of other places which allows tourists to go hiking. You can not have enough of the monuments and ancient artifacts on show in the country. You will always want more.

Tourism in India has taken a turn for the better in recent years. In 2016, the country received about 8.9 million foreign tourists and this follows from an 11 percent rise in the numbers of the previous year.

Types of India Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 3 to 5 business days 180 days
Business visa 3 to 5 business days 180 days

General Requirements for India Visa

  • Original Tunisia passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. 
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa or entry stamp.
  • Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. 
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of the stay in India.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period of stay India.
  • Copy of return flight ticket to Tunisia is required.
  • Travel itinerary showing travel details including entry and exit dates from India.
India Tourist visa India Business visa

India Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Tourist Visa is issued to applicants traveling to India for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
  • Applicants of this visa can also visit their friends or relatives living in India.
  • Foreigners visiting someone in the country are required to provide a letter of invitation from their host. 
  • 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 paid or unpaid employment during their time 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.

India Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The business visa is issued to foreigners traveling to India for business purposes.
  • Business travelers can negotiate and sign business contracts with other business partners or company in India.
  • Holders of this visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to their profession.
  • An invitation letter from the 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia is aware of the business leave.
  • A copy of the Commercial Registration paper of the Tunisia company and its English translation should be provided.
  • 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 the country.
  • Non-Tunisians are required to present a copy of the Tunisia residence permit.

India Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

40.00 (USD)

Business visa

40.00 (USD)

India Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Tunisia

Location

Address

Tunis

4 Rue Didon, Place Notre Dame Mutuelleville Tunis 1002 Tunisia

www.embassyofindiatunis.gov.in

hoc.tunis@mea.gov.in

(+216) 71-787 819

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extend my Indian tourist visa?

Regardless of the duration of the valid visa, the maximum duration of stay in India is limited to 6 months (180 days) on each visit. Extension of stay is not granted on tourist visas and it can not be converted into any other visa.

What vaccination is required for Indian visa?

There are no required vaccinations to enter India, aside from Yellow Fever if you’re arriving from countries with the risk of yellow fever virus transmission, but travellers to India should at least have all routine vaccinations, as well as Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Other vaccinations to consider include Cholera, Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis, Rabies, and Yellow Fever.


What are the religions practiced in India?

The Indian sub-continent is the birthplace of four of the world's major religions; namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. 79.8% of the population of India practices Hinduism, 14.2% adheres to Islam, 2.3% adheres to Christianity, and 1.7% adheres to Sikhism.