We are having a stop over for a little less than 24hours in Mumbai, do we need a visa?
We will be flying with Jet Airways from Nairobi to Mumbai to Singapore and then Melbourne. Our flight stops in Mumbai for 23hrs 45mins. We are an Australian family with young children so don't want to spend that time in an airport lounge.
Will we need a tourist or transit visa to be able to go to a hotel or see the city?
Our flight is due to arrive and depart from terminal 2 of Mumbai/Bombay.
Best Answer
Yes, visitors (and transit passengers) from nearly all countries require a visa to enter India.
Recently (27 November 2014), India implemented ETA procedures, which allow citizens of over 40 countries including Australia, to apply for a tourist visa online. See the Indian government site Tourist Visa on Arrival for more details and online application forms.
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Do you need visa for layover?
A foreign citizen whose layover in the United States is for a primary purpose other than to transit, for example to visit friends or sightsee, requires a visitor (B) visa. A coasting officer seeking to enter the United States generally requires a visitor (B) visa.Do you need a visa for a layover in India?
Generally, if your layover time in India is between 24 - 72 hours, you should have a Transit Visa. If your layover in India exceeds 72 hours, you will need an appropriate visa, e.g. a Visa on Arrival.Why transit visa is required?
A transit visa allows you to enter a country temporarily to change flights or catch another form of transport to your onward destination. These visas are often essential if your passport is not eligible for visa waivers or other online visa alternatives in the country in question.How do I get a transit visa?
You can apply for a transit visa by filling out the application for a Temporary Resident Visa and selecting transit visa from the list of options on the form. You may not need a transit visa if you are travelling to or from the United States.Can you leave airport while waiting for a connecting flight?
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Answer 2
You would need a visa to get out of the airport.
Australians can now avail visa on arrival in India but it would cost $60 per person and to make it easier for yourself you can apply for the visa online and also make a payment.
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