Visa to India for British Citizen as a Indian Origin

Hi All,

I have searched this forum and other sites but could not find answer for the following, please help.

I got my British Passport in end of July 13, I have to travel to India in Sep 13. As I can not get OCI by this time, I am planning to apply for visa but I am not sure which visa to apply. Please clarify whether I should apply for Entry Visa or Tourist visa. I can find the list of documents to submit in VFS site but it would be helpful if someone can provide the visa type and list of documents to submit as to double check.

Thanks in advance.

You can apply for either. Long Term Entry VISA is valid for 5 years and allows you multiple entries.

Thanks Push, can I apply for visa and OCI at the same time. Also please clarify whether is there any time limit for getting the OCI sticker stamped in British passport after OCI is approved. I will be going to India for 6weeks break in Sep 13, if in case I get my OCI approval when I am in India I can only send my British passport on my return.

you can apply for OCI and visa in parallel as they are completely different processes.

you can get your OCI visa stamped after your return

Thanks for quick reply Ban.S

As per VFS site for Tourist visa following documents should be sent, is that all or is there any other documents I need to send. Please clarify.

"For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality.
Copy of Surrender Certificate and Copy of the Cancelled Indian Passport (Self-Attested) OR
lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa."

push wrote:You can apply for either. Long Term Entry VISA is valid for 5 years and allows you multiple entries.

Any particular reason mentioning 5 yrs visa? as OP intend to apply for OCI anyways.. i am sure 5 yrs visa will cost more than normal 6 months visa.