India Tourist Visa

[bad company]

We’re looking to book a cruise which stops in Mumbai next year. Last time the visa process was easy enough, we just got a visa agency to do the work for us.

I’m now reading that we’ll have to apply in person which seems ridiculous. Does anyone here have recent experience?

[FunkyGibbon]

Yes you do need to attend in person. Info here:

https://www.trailfinders.com/visas#/visas/country/...

Recent article here:

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/my-five-hour-lo...

Edited by FunkyGibbon on Monday 28th November 18:37

[bad company]

FunkyGibbon said:

Yes you do need to attend in person. Info here:

https://www.trailfinders.com/visas#/visas/country/...

That’s what I thought. What a mad state of affairs, we’re only due to be there for a day. I’ll hold on & see if the situation changes otherwise book something different.

[miniman]

Are you sure you need a visa? When we did St Petersburg a few years ago providing you were on an organised tour (either ship provided or local) you didn’t need one.

[CAPP0]

Long thread about this very recently, which many (including me) contributed to. I know the search function isn't good tho.

Unless it's just changed then yes, if you need a visa for a cruise stop then you will need to go in person to get it (after completing the lengthy online process). Around £150 pp.

[bad company]

Apparently the e-visa has just been reinstated.