Mountaineering Visa

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Follow the below steps in order to apply

1. Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
2. Fill the Govt of India's Online Visa Application Form. Click Here to access the Online Visa Application Portal.
3. Select the REGULAR/PAPER VISA APPLICATION option. 
4. Ensure that you select the appropriate option for the dropdown "Indian Mission/Office" as per your correct jurisdiction. To know your jurisdiction, refer to the "Jurisdiction" section.
5. Print and sign your application.  
6. Book your appointment online at Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.  
7. Ensure that you have your passport, photographs and all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section. 
8. Visit the Alankit ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter. 
9. Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
10. Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section. 
11. Enroll for Biometrics at Alankit ICAC (if required)
12. Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your passport delivered to your doorstep!
13. While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online.  

You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.

Required Documents:

1. Printed copy of the duly filled online application form at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html (Applicant should sign the application on first page below the photo and on the last page at designated place).
2. Original Passport with at least 6 months more than six months validity as on date of expected date of journey and 2 blank pages along with a photocopy of the personal information page(s).
3. 01 recent photograph (51mm x 51mm). Application forms with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected. Photo specifications can be seen Here.
4. Self-attested photocopy of Proof of Current address in Australia of the applicant.
5. Additional Form (Download Form) & Documents for Passport holders other than Australian nationals including proof of valid Australian Residence Permit / Visa:
   Clearance issued by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), New Delhi addressed to the High Commission/Consulate, specifying the purpose and visit dates on official letterhead. The appicant first have to apply for clearance as per Appendix XVI at the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), New Delhi. IMF needs atleast 04 months for processing the application. Once the clearence is issued, the applicant may submit the application for visa at the concerned ICAC.
6. In case of minors:- Copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant, passport copies of the parents, Consent letter signed by both parents or custody document of a local court (if applicable).
7. Proof of payment of the applicable fee (if made through bank transfer).
8. Under Family details:The applicant must specify the previous nationality of both the parents. Applicant should not leave that blank.
9. Photograph should be mandatorily uploaded before submitting the online application form.
10. Print and enclose duly filled checklist. Click here to download.
11. Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.

• Journalist travelling to India for any purpose may apply for Journalist Visa only.
• Tourist Visa applicants travelling by Ship, need mandatorily biometrics.
• All foreigners intending to visit India are advised to check the health regulations at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ before travelling to India.
• For immigration related queries like travelling with pet animals, traveling with medicine etc., please check with the airlines or visit at https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers.
• Stateless persons holding travel documents may also apply for visa however they are advised to apply atleast 02 months prior of desired visit as the visa takes time.
• Diplomatic/Official passport holder are advised to contact directly to the concerned Indian High Commission/Consulate for diplomatic/official visa.
• All foreigner intending to visit India are advised to carry Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate if coming from Yellow Fever endemic countries or with history of travel to Yellow Fever endemic countries in the last 6 days. Any Person (excluding infants below the age of six months) arriving by air or sea or land without a certificate of vaccination is to be detained in isolation for a period of 6 days.
• All foreigners intending to visit in Restricted/Protected areas are advised to apply for the permission at https://indianfrro.gov.in/eservices as only the visa and passport are not sufficient to travel in these areas. The details of restricted and protected areas can be seen at https://xn--i1b5bzbybhfo5c8b4bxh.xn--11b7cb3a6a.xn--h2brj9c/en/divisionofmha/foreigners-division/protected-area-permit-pap-restricted-area-permit-rap. The normal time processing for RAP/PAP permit is 06-08 weeks.

Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.

Fees Details

Visa Fee (applicable to Australian nationals and citizens of other countries, excluding nationals from countries classified as Special Category)

Service	Duration of Visa	Visa Fee	ICWF Fee	Alankit Service Fee	Fingerprint Biometric Fee	Facial Biometric Fee	Total Fee
Mountaineering Visa	Up to 6 months/ Single or Multiple Entry	AUD 73.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 80.55
	More than 6 months and up to 1 year/ Multiple Entry	AUD 110.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 117.55

Special Category Visa Fees (as per below details)

For Nationals of Countries	Duration of Visa	Visa Fee	ICWF Fee	Alankit Service Fee	Fingerprint Biometric Fee	Facial Biometric Fee	Total Fee
Russia	Single Entry	AUD 37.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 44.55
	Double Entry	AUD 83.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 90.55
	Multiple Entry	AUD 110.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 117.55
Nigeria	All type of visas irrespective of duration	AUD 534.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 541.55
Pakistan	All types of Visas Irrespective of the duration  (Rs. 100)	AUD 2.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 9.55
Japan	Irrespective of the duration	AUD 8.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 15.55
USA	Up to 06 months Single/Multiple Entry	AUD 92.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 99.55
	More than 06 months and up to 1 year Single/Multiple Entry	AUD 129.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 136.55
Ukraine	Less than 6 months	AUD 78.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 85.55
	6 months to 1 year	AUD 119.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 126.55
	1 to 5 years Single/Double/Multiple Entry	AUD 183.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 190.55
Mozambique	Up to 6 months	AUD 201.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 208.55
	Up to 6 months (in Emergency)	AUD 274.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 281.55
	More than 06 months up to 1 year	AUD 274.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 281.55
	More than 06 months to 1 year (in Emergency)	AUD 274.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 281.55
	More than 1 year up to 5 years	AUD 274.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 281.55
	More than 1 year up to 5 years (in Emergency)	AUD 274.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 281.55
Gratis Mountaineering visa	Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DPR Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, South Africa and Seychelles.			AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 4.55
Visa Free Countries	Nepal and Bhutan (Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require Visa to enter India. However, Nepalese Nationals require Visa if they enter India from China which is granted on Gratis Basis).			AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 4.55
Visa–on-Arrival countries	Japan, South Korea and UAE (Only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or Regular/paper visa for India)			AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 4.55

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FAQ's for Mountaineering Visa

1. Who should opt for the Indian Mountaineering Visa?
   • This category of visa will be applicable to foreign nationals whose sole purpose of visiting India is for mountaineering / trekking expeditions.
2. When should I apply for this visa?
   • Applications for visas for India from foreigners desiring to undertake mountaineering expeditions need to be submitted at least 5 months in advance of the proposed visit, along with supporting documents.
3. Who do I need to get permission from before applying for a mountaineering visa?
   
   • You need to get permission from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) before applying for a mountaineering visa. The IMF is the national body that coordinates expeditions in the Himalayas.

Persons intending to travel India are advised the following for smooth journey:

kindly visit this website and select the “Guide for Travellers” PDF.

• Please check the health regulations by clicking here before travelling to India.
• For immigration related queries like travelling with pet animals, traveling with medicine etc., please check with the airlines or refer to
  https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers (Guidelines for online work from India for International travelers)

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