If you’re planning to visit India and you hold citizenship with either Denmark or Netherlands, then you’ll need to take some extra steps in order to apply for your Indian visa. These two countries do not have diplomatic relations with India, so it’s necessary to go through a third-party country in order to get an Indian visa. Luckily, this isn’t too difficult, and we’ll outline the process in detail below.
Visa Eligibility
Requirements vary depending on your nationality. Check with Indian embassies in your country of residence to make sure you meet the requirements. If you’re applying at one of India’s diplomatic missions, you’ll need to present copies of Your passport (valid for at least six months after entry) and a copy of your visa (if applicable) Two passport-size photos are Evidence that you plan to return home—such as work commitments, family ties, property ownership, etc. Payment for visa fees* *Visa fees vary depending on which embassy you visit. In many cases, payment can be made using either cash or credit card; check with consular staff beforehand to confirm acceptable forms of payment. Source: Indian Ministry of External Affairs visa application instructions Indian Visa for Netherlands Citizens
How To Apply
First, you’ll need to book an appointment at your nearest Indian embassy. This can be done on their website by clicking Visit Us on their homepage and filling out their application form. Then you will be given instructions about how to fill out and submit your application forms in person when you arrive at the embassy. For Indians applying from abroad, they should register with VFS Global before they go to India to avoid any delays. Here’s VFS’ comprehensive guide on how to do that. Once your application is submitted, it will likely take anywhere from one week to three months for approval, depending on your country of citizenship and whether you have applied in advance or not. Indian Visa for Denmark Citizens
Documents Required
The documents required to apply for an Indian visa will depend on your purpose of visit and duration of stay. For example, if you are visiting India to attend a business meeting in Mumbai, you need to make sure that your invitation letter has been approved by India’s Bureau of Immigration (the official authority that issues visas). If you are planning to take a long-term vacation from your Denmark home and plan on staying in India for more than 180 days, you will need to get a Permanent Residence Permit. This is done by submitting an application at one of 10 Indian Diplomatic Missions across Europe (Embassies in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland; Consulates in Finland, Poland, and Germany) with relevant supporting documents. More details can be found here.
Fees Involved
Indian visa fees vary, depending on which type of visa you’re applying for. A visa processing fee must be paid to acquire your visa, and there are further fees that must be paid when submitting applications directly at Indian diplomatic missions. An online list of fees is available on India’s Ministry of External Affairs website. Your application will cost between $50 and $160 (500-1,500 rupees), depending on what you’re applying for and where you’re from. Depending on where you apply in person, it may also cost around $30 (300 rupees) per day to stay at an Indian mission while waiting for your passport to return.
Important Tips
If you’re planning to visit India and you’re either a citizen of Denmark or The Netherlands, here are some important tips that might help make your trip more fun. First off, it should be noted that both Denmark and The Netherlands have very good relations with India—so if you’re looking to get a tourist visa, you shouldn’t experience any problems. However, if your trip will involve work-related activities like research or consultation, there are some extra things to consider. For example, all visitors (not just those from The Netherlands and Denmark) who plan on doing business-related activities in India must possess an official invitation from an Indian company before applying for their visa.