India Visa – Visa-on-Arrival

Talking about the epitome of the majestic Mughal architecture of the Taj Mahal (which also among the seven Wonders of the World), the vibrant wildlife with the Royal Bengal Tigers & the Asiatic Lions, or the oldest traditions and customs, India is a blend of rich aromatic cultures.

You can enjoy a humongous Rajasthani “Thali” made with a variety of Indian species and undoubtedly, lots of love; the vividness of the Indian flora and fauna in the forests of Madhya Pradesh; The serene lakes of Karnataka and lots more.

India has a well-known phrase – "Atithi Devo Bhava” meaning “guests are gods”. Thus, India welcomes tourists warm-heartedly and promises to send them back with a bunch of light memories to cherish.

India’s place in world tourism rankings
India is one of the “top 10 most visited Asian countries”, securing the 7th place in the list. Near about 15.5 million tourists visit India each year from all over the world because of its majestic culture.

According to the statistics, the maximum tourists have applied for the Indian Visa from the UK and the US, and if you too are planning for visiting India, here is what “On-Arrival Visas” mean and how can international tourists apply for an on-arrival visa for India.

On-Arrival Visas – What they are
Visa on Arrival (VoA) is a type of visa where tourists necessarily require a visa to enter a country but they can obtain the visa after arriving at the country's airport. In other words, the tourists traveling to the country need not apply for the visa before leaving their home country.

The visa applicants have to fill an application form after arriving at the destination country's airport or the borders of the country and they'll be granted the visa on the spot.

However, the Government of India has announced that no visa will be required for the India OCI.
Which countries can apply for VoA for India?

India also offers Visa on Arrival but the option is not available for tourists from all over the world. TVoA (Tourists Visa on Arrival) is offered to the tourists coming from the following countries:

• Finland
• New Zealand
• Japan
• Singapore
• Cambodia
• Luxembourg
• Vietnam
• Indonesia
• Philippines
• Laos

The visitors from the above-listed countries can apply for the TVoA from the Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Thiruvananthapuram international airports.

Can India reject a Visa-on-Arrival?
Yes, India can reject a VoA. The tourists can be denied entry to India even after they have been granted an Indian visa from the home country.

Thus, a Visa-on-Arrival or any type of visa doesn't guarantee a tourist entry to India until the country confirms it. The final decision of granting Indian visa lies in the hands of border control.

The Final verdict
Whether the tourist is applying for an India visa from London, the US, or any other country, he/she should be well aware of the visa application options and process. India welcomes tourists across the world and gets themselves indulged in the vibrant Indian vibe.