Why does the visa for India for ask for the name of my father/husband?
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I don't know why India asks for it - but I do know that in some countries the name of the guardian (either the husband for women or father for males and unmarried girls) is part of your passport identification page.
This is checked when you are traveling - for example, if I am to sponsor my wife's visa, her passport must state my name under "Father/Husband", otherwise the application is not approved.
It might be something similar in India.
@choster's guess about the name is also a good possibility.
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What is Indian spouse visa?
There is no specific visa called Spouse visa for India. For any foreigners married to Indians, you can get an Entry visa (X) through any of the FRROs in India. This visa doesn't give you any rights to be employed or do business, but you can stay for a long term in India on this visa.What documents are required for Indian visa?
Tourist Application Requirements for a India Visa- Passport. ...
- Photographs. ...
- Driver's License. ...
- Additional Particulars Form. ...
- VisaCentral Order Form. ...
- Applicants Under the Age of 18. ...
- Persons of Indian Origin Only. ...
- Persons of Pakistani Origin Only.
Which visa is issued to a person who wishes to travel through India to reach another destination?
A person who desires to make two entries into India in transit in the course of the same journey can be granted a transit visa valid for two entries and for stay in transit for a period not exceeding 3 days for each journey.What are the documents required for tourist visa?
Completed DS-160 application form. Your passport with at least one blank page to be able to affix visa. One photograph fulfilling the requirements set by the US authorities. Proof of having paid transit visa fees.NO VISA IF YOU HAVE THESE MISTAKES IN PASSPORT
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Answer 2
I think this is quite common in some Asia countries. For example here in Thailand it is the same, even though my parents are now long dead I have to list them on various forms.
In the case of India I think they love bureaucracy, it is an old habit and keeps lots of people in jobs I guess. Blame it on the Brits I suppose, though overall I think they helped.
Answer 3
I think you looked at the first page only. The first question on the second page of the form you linked to is Name and nationality of mother.
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