ADVICE: Obtaining a tourist visa for India in Cyprus !!!!

mark&beck



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
20/08/2011 17:54

Does anyone have any idea or experience on obtaining a tourist visa for India from within Cyprus?



(British passport holder)



Thanks

marine


Joined: 21/07/2011
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
20/08/2011 18:10

Hi we got one from the Indian embassy in the south, go there fill out the form then go back the next week

and give them your passport in the morning, and they will have it ready by the afternoon.

mark&beck



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 08:19

Thanks Marine,



Do you know if all persons applying must be present on the first visit and is any other paperwork required.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 09:19

Mark, my mate spent 6 weeks in UK last year with his misses to be told by the indian embassy in London it was not possible because they didn't live in the UK. They went to RoC together to the Indian embassy as advised when they returned to Cyprus and I think it took 3 days. I will ask them today about the details and facebook you and Becks later.

mark&beck



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 09:52

Cheers Paul.

proger1



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Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 10:11

Mark & Becks, you have been facesseged

aerhere


Joined: 02/11/2009
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 10:45

Any chance you could post the answer on C44 as well please as we might need to get a visa too. Many thanks.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 10:57

That was a bit selfish of me I suppose but I try to avoid getting the debators attacking me for what they think is an incorrect comment.

In this case, what marine has written is correct.

You can google map for the Indian embassy in the south.

Go to visit with your plans and request a visa, about 1 week later you go back in the morning to drop off your passport and collect it again in the afternoon so it does mean a day in the South.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 11:07

I left my passport with them since it was no problem for me and collected the visa next week. I took a taxi from Ledra Palace crossing, no problem.



The only problem I experienced at the embassy was the Greek Cypriot lady clerk insisting that I write my address with the original Greek name and I insisted on the current Turkish name. Soon she realized that I was no match and gave in. I went there with my wife so not sure if she had to be there in person as well.

ismet

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 11:09

We don't all have kimlik cards but it is a good point, if you have alternate means of getting north again, that would be an option.

aerhere


Joined: 02/11/2009
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 14:34

Thanks for that, much appreciated information.

rembrandt


Joined: 21/08/2011
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 16:03

When you go take a photo copy of a bill, electric or water with your address on it, and a bank statement to show you have enough money to live on while you visit, I cant remember the exact amount required but it was not a lot.

It is only 5 min drive from the border, near to super home store, carrefour, shopping centre, best google it, as it is a bit of a maze up there. and yes the two Greek woman at the reception seem a bit anti trnc so stand your ground with them if they try to palm you off, they only work there. All and all it is easy,,, good Luck.



KB

mark&beck



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 16:27

Thanks Guys!

rembrandt


Joined: 21/08/2011
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 22:01

forgot to say Mark & Beck, you also need your travel documents showing when you are visiting.



KB