by Diya Ayu
There are several type of visa to enter India for Indonesia passport holder. It is depend on the purpose and how long you want to stay there.
1. Tourist Visa (TV) :
It is issued for the purpose of sight seeing and family visit. The application for the same should be accompanied by the following documents :
1. Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.
2. Statement of the bank account of the applicant in original
3. Confirmation of Hotel booking at the place of intended visit in India.
4. Or letter of invitation/sponsorship from India with a copy of sponsor’s passport or Identity card. In case of a foreigner inviting to stay in India, a copy of his valid Indian visa should also be attached.
It is non convertible and non extendable. The Tourist visa is issued for a period as per the itinerary of the planned visit up to a maximum period of six months whichever is less. A gap of minimum two months should be maintained between each visits to India. In case of two subsequent visits where two months gap can not be followed, the applicant should go for Double entry. In case of emergency, Re entry permit is permissible with HOM’s approval. The reason to re-enter India before completion of two months gap has to be justified with supporting documents.
2. Tourist Visa on Arrival for Indonesian National
In order to promote tourism between India and Indonesia, the Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVOA) scheme has been introduced for the citizens of Indonesia w.e.f. 25th January 2011. The announcement was made coinciding with the State Visit of President of Indonesia, H.E. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to India.
The TVOA is allowed for a maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility by the Immigration Officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata Airports on payment of a fee of US$ 60/- or equivalent amount in Indian Rupees per passenger (including children). TVOA is allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year to an Indonesian national with a minimum gap of two months between each visit. TVOA shall be non-extendable and non-convertible.
Tourist Visa on Arrival facility has been extended at four additional airports viz. Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kochi w.e.f. August 15, 2013.
Indonesian nationals may also avail of TVOA for up to 30 days for medical treatment, for casual business or to visit friends/relatives, etc. The TVOA facility is not applicable to the holders of Diplomatic/Official Passports. Further, TVOA shall not be granted to the Indonesian national who have permanent residence or occupation in India. Such persons can visit India on normal visa, as applicable.
Required documents:
1. Passport with 6 month validity
2. Passport size photographs
3. Photo copy of passport
4. Hotel arriving if possible
5. On production of Return Ticket
For more details on visa on arrival, click this following link http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/visa_on_arrival2.htm
3. Transit Visa (TR) :
It is valid for single/double entry for a maximum stay of 72 hours and issued for bona fide transit purpose only. A copy of the airline ticket needs to be enclosed. One months single entry Transit visa is issued for Seamen.
4. Business Visa (B) :
*) Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.
*) Letter of request/guarantee from the company in Indonesia indicating nature of Applicants’ Business and position held in the Company (in English only)/
*) In case the person is self employed, copy of his bank statement in original and his business card
*) Letter of invitation from the company in India . It should clearly indicate the period of invitation. (on Company’s letter head- fax/scanned copy only/ E mail communication without signature is not acceptable).
*) Company Registration Certificate
It is granted for short visits to India for engaging in business or attending business meetings/negotiations. Stay or seeking employment under Business visa is illegal. It is non extendable and non convertible.
It is given for a maximum period of six months with multiple entries. To register with FRRO if period of stay is more than 180 days.
The Business Visa to foreigners (Non Indonesians) is issued from countries of their domicile where their residence is more than two years. If it is less, then prior clearance is sought from Missions where the applicant has permanent residence. They should apply one week in advance.
5. Employment Visa (E) :
This type of visa issued for maximum period of one year or the term of contract whichever is less (extendable in India) in order to enable the qualified professional/ highly skilled applicant to work in India on remuneration basis for senior level or specialized functions. The following documents are required for processing the request for this visa.
MOHA(Ministry of Home Affairs) clearance is required for applicants seeking employment to work offshore in oil fields.
Clearance from Ministry of Civil Aviation is required for Pilots wanting to work in India, for renewal of their licence.
Non Indonesian nationals are required to get Employment Visa from the country of their origin or from a country of permanent residence of more than two years.
Employment visa is extendable in India by Immigration Department subject to security check, payment of tax and complying of other registration formalities.. Registration is mandatory. Where the stay is more than 180 days, registration with FRRO is a must within 14 days of arrival.
The complete address of the company where the applicant will be working in India should be mentioned clearly along with the period of employment. It is required for endorsement in the visa sticker.
5. ‘X’ Entry Visa :
This type of visa or Entry Visa is granted to foreign spouse/children of Indian nationals particularly those who want to live in India. Foreigners residing in India can also invite their family (spouse and children) to stay with him on the basis of his valid Indian visa. It can be granted for a maximum period of one year with multiple entries which is extendable in India. The following documents are required for processing the visa.
Studying under Tourist visa is illegal. Tourist Visa can not be converted to Students visa.
Student Visa would be granted for full term of the course. Student visa for primary education will not be entertained. Bonafide certificate issued by the educational authorities in India should indicate the full name of the College/Institute, Address, email id/ telephone no./website address , term of the course as well the relevant year in which the applicant would be pursuing the course.
Submission of proof of Academic records in respect of education completed is necessary.
7. Research Visa (R) :
Foreigners desiring to undertake research work in India must apply (6 copies) in the prescribed format, at least three months in advance, to the Secretary, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource development, Government of India, New Delhi giving full bio data and synopsis of the thesis. Approval of Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education), New Delhi, should accompany the visa application. The validity of the visa would coincide with the research period.
The application should accompany the following documents:
It is the responsibility of organizers to obtain clearances through the nodal ministries from MHA and MEA before sending invitation to foreign participants. Applicants are advised to apply well in advance and ensure that the organizers have obtained necessary approval from Government of India.
10. Visa for Sports persons ( X ) :
It comes under X Visa (superscribed 'Entry' ) where the invitation to sports persons to visit India for participating in International competitions in India is extended by concerned Sports Federation/ Association in India after obtaining approval of the Govt. of India in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in consultation with Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs. Members of Sports delegations to attend meetings of International level to be held in India with the concurrence of Government of India are given Conference Visa (CV) with prior intimation from Department of Sports & Youth Affairs. The Organizers should obtain approval from the above Ministry before inviting foreign Sports persons/teams.
There are several type of visa to enter India for Indonesia passport holder. It is depend on the purpose and how long you want to stay there.
1. Tourist Visa (TV) :
It is issued for the purpose of sight seeing and family visit. The application for the same should be accompanied by the following documents :
1. Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.
2. Statement of the bank account of the applicant in original
3. Confirmation of Hotel booking at the place of intended visit in India.
4. Or letter of invitation/sponsorship from India with a copy of sponsor’s passport or Identity card. In case of a foreigner inviting to stay in India, a copy of his valid Indian visa should also be attached.
It is non convertible and non extendable. The Tourist visa is issued for a period as per the itinerary of the planned visit up to a maximum period of six months whichever is less. A gap of minimum two months should be maintained between each visits to India. In case of two subsequent visits where two months gap can not be followed, the applicant should go for Double entry. In case of emergency, Re entry permit is permissible with HOM’s approval. The reason to re-enter India before completion of two months gap has to be justified with supporting documents.
2. Tourist Visa on Arrival for Indonesian National
In order to promote tourism between India and Indonesia, the Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVOA) scheme has been introduced for the citizens of Indonesia w.e.f. 25th January 2011. The announcement was made coinciding with the State Visit of President of Indonesia, H.E. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to India.
The TVOA is allowed for a maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility by the Immigration Officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata Airports on payment of a fee of US$ 60/- or equivalent amount in Indian Rupees per passenger (including children). TVOA is allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year to an Indonesian national with a minimum gap of two months between each visit. TVOA shall be non-extendable and non-convertible.
Tourist Visa on Arrival facility has been extended at four additional airports viz. Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kochi w.e.f. August 15, 2013.
Indonesian nationals may also avail of TVOA for up to 30 days for medical treatment, for casual business or to visit friends/relatives, etc. The TVOA facility is not applicable to the holders of Diplomatic/Official Passports. Further, TVOA shall not be granted to the Indonesian national who have permanent residence or occupation in India. Such persons can visit India on normal visa, as applicable.
Required documents:
1. Passport with 6 month validity
2. Passport size photographs
3. Photo copy of passport
4. Hotel arriving if possible
5. On production of Return Ticket
For more details on visa on arrival, click this following link http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/visa_on_arrival2.htm
3. Transit Visa (TR) :
It is valid for single/double entry for a maximum stay of 72 hours and issued for bona fide transit purpose only. A copy of the airline ticket needs to be enclosed. One months single entry Transit visa is issued for Seamen.
4. Business Visa (B) :
*) Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.
*) Letter of request/guarantee from the company in Indonesia indicating nature of Applicants’ Business and position held in the Company (in English only)/
*) In case the person is self employed, copy of his bank statement in original and his business card
*) Letter of invitation from the company in India . It should clearly indicate the period of invitation. (on Company’s letter head- fax/scanned copy only/ E mail communication without signature is not acceptable).
*) Company Registration Certificate
It is granted for short visits to India for engaging in business or attending business meetings/negotiations. Stay or seeking employment under Business visa is illegal. It is non extendable and non convertible.
It is given for a maximum period of six months with multiple entries. To register with FRRO if period of stay is more than 180 days.
The Business Visa to foreigners (Non Indonesians) is issued from countries of their domicile where their residence is more than two years. If it is less, then prior clearance is sought from Missions where the applicant has permanent residence. They should apply one week in advance.
5. Employment Visa (E) :
This type of visa issued for maximum period of one year or the term of contract whichever is less (extendable in India) in order to enable the qualified professional/ highly skilled applicant to work in India on remuneration basis for senior level or specialized functions. The following documents are required for processing the request for this visa.
- Appointment letter, specifying the terms and conditions of employment, from the prospective employer in India including the pay structure, nature of job, period,
- Recommendation letter from the present employer in Indonesia.
- Bio-data/resume (Qualification and work experience) of the applicant.
- Certificate of registration of the Indian employer in India
- Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey
- Justification letter from the employer for the need to hire a foreignner
- The applicant should draw a minimum salary of US $ 2,500/- p.m. under the term of Employment Contract.
MOHA(Ministry of Home Affairs) clearance is required for applicants seeking employment to work offshore in oil fields.
Clearance from Ministry of Civil Aviation is required for Pilots wanting to work in India, for renewal of their licence.
Non Indonesian nationals are required to get Employment Visa from the country of their origin or from a country of permanent residence of more than two years.
Employment visa is extendable in India by Immigration Department subject to security check, payment of tax and complying of other registration formalities.. Registration is mandatory. Where the stay is more than 180 days, registration with FRRO is a must within 14 days of arrival.
The complete address of the company where the applicant will be working in India should be mentioned clearly along with the period of employment. It is required for endorsement in the visa sticker.
5. ‘X’ Entry Visa :
This type of visa or Entry Visa is granted to foreign spouse/children of Indian nationals particularly those who want to live in India. Foreigners residing in India can also invite their family (spouse and children) to stay with him on the basis of his valid Indian visa. It can be granted for a maximum period of one year with multiple entries which is extendable in India. The following documents are required for processing the visa.
- Marriage Certificate in case of spouse/ Birth Certificate in case of child (Original Certificates should be produced for verification along with copies)
- Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey\
- Copy of Indian passport/ copy of passport with valid Indian visa
- Sponsorship letter from the spouse for stay in India
Foreigners coming to India for learning Yoga/ Vedic culture in recognized institutions in India are also eligible for Entry Visa.
6. Student Visa (S) :
It is issued to bona fide students to pursue regular higher studies of recognized course at recognized institutions in India. Please contact Education section first for prior approval before applying to Consular Section for Students Visa. The applicant should apply in advance (two weeks) to get the application approved from Education Section and subsequently present to Consular Section for visa processing. The documents necessary for
6. Student Visa (S) :
It is issued to bona fide students to pursue regular higher studies of recognized course at recognized institutions in India. Please contact Education section first for prior approval before applying to Consular Section for Students Visa. The applicant should apply in advance (two weeks) to get the application approved from Education Section and subsequently present to Consular Section for visa processing. The documents necessary for
- Certificate in original of confirmed admission for recognized course from the recognized educational institute in India
- Degree/certificate and transcript of marks/GPA obtained in the last qualifying examination, based on which admission is granted
- Payment receipt of all school/University fees including Tuition fee
- Bank statement of the student/parents/guardian for the last six months
- Two passport size photographs
- Sponsorship letter from the parent/guardian
- Curriculum Vitae
- Course curriculum (for short term courses & courses other than the regular school
- Recommendation/ reference letter if any
- FRRO registration for the students already studying in India
- Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.
- In case of admission in medical or paramedical courses in India, a letter of Approval or No objection certificate from the Ministry of Health, Government of India, is also required. Similarly, for admission to graduate or post-graduate courses in engineering/ technical institutions in India, a letter of approval or a No objection certificate from the Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education) is required.
Studying under Tourist visa is illegal. Tourist Visa can not be converted to Students visa.
Student Visa would be granted for full term of the course. Student visa for primary education will not be entertained. Bonafide certificate issued by the educational authorities in India should indicate the full name of the College/Institute, Address, email id/ telephone no./website address , term of the course as well the relevant year in which the applicant would be pursuing the course.
Submission of proof of Academic records in respect of education completed is necessary.
7. Research Visa (R) :
Foreigners desiring to undertake research work in India must apply (6 copies) in the prescribed format, at least three months in advance, to the Secretary, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource development, Government of India, New Delhi giving full bio data and synopsis of the thesis. Approval of Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education), New Delhi, should accompany the visa application. The validity of the visa would coincide with the research period.
The application should accompany the following documents:
- Certificate of in original confirmed admission for recognized course from the recognized educational institute in India
- Degree/certificate and transcript of marks/GPA obtained in the last qualifying examination, based on which admission is granted
- Synopsis of thesis / research subject
- Details of the places to be visited in India with duration of stay at each place in connection with research work
- Payment receipt of all school/University fees including Tuition fee
- Bank statement of the student/parents/guardian for the last six months
- Two passport size photographs
- Sponsorship letter from the parent/guardian
- Curriculum Vitae
- Course curriculum (for short term courses & courses other than the regular school/ university course)
- Recommendation/ reference letter if any
- FRRO registration for the students already studying in India
Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey
Please contact the Education section first for prior approval before applying to Consular Section for Research Visa.
8. Journalist Visa (J) :
Journalist visa is issued to professional journalists and photographers representing recognized electronic or print media. Please contact Information Wing of the Embassy for prior approval before applying for visa in Consular Section. Must apply well in advance. The documents required are as under :
Please contact the Education section first for prior approval before applying to Consular Section for Research Visa.
8. Journalist Visa (J) :
Journalist visa is issued to professional journalists and photographers representing recognized electronic or print media. Please contact Information Wing of the Embassy for prior approval before applying for visa in Consular Section. Must apply well in advance. The documents required are as under :
- Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.
- Recommendation letter from the employer.
- Letter from the Indian office of the employer of his associate in India.
9. Conference Visa (C) :
This type of visa is issued for the participation in international conferences/seminars/workshops/meetings/symposium being organized by Government bodies, International organizations, public sector units and NGOs in India. The application for this visa should be cleared by relevant Ministries
This type of visa is issued for the participation in international conferences/seminars/workshops/meetings/symposium being organized by Government bodies, International organizations, public sector units and NGOs in India. The application for this visa should be cleared by relevant Ministries
- Administrative approval from nodal Ministry/ Department
- Clearance from Central/concerned State Government
- Political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Coordination Division
- Event clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and security clearance wherever required and accompanied by the following documents :
- A letter of invitation from the Indian organizer of the conference.
- A letter of recommendation from the institution in Indonesia wit whom the applicant is affiliated.
- Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.
It is the responsibility of organizers to obtain clearances through the nodal ministries from MHA and MEA before sending invitation to foreign participants. Applicants are advised to apply well in advance and ensure that the organizers have obtained necessary approval from Government of India.
10. Visa for Sports persons ( X ) :
It comes under X Visa (superscribed 'Entry' ) where the invitation to sports persons to visit India for participating in International competitions in India is extended by concerned Sports Federation/ Association in India after obtaining approval of the Govt. of India in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in consultation with Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs. Members of Sports delegations to attend meetings of International level to be held in India with the concurrence of Government of India are given Conference Visa (CV) with prior intimation from Department of Sports & Youth Affairs. The Organizers should obtain approval from the above Ministry before inviting foreign Sports persons/teams.
Sources:
http://www.indianembassyjakarta.com
