Will it be a problem if I never used an Indian tourist visa that I was issued?
In 2016, I applied from Bangladesh for an Indian tourist visa; it was issued and it expired in 2017. However, I did not visit India during that time. Now I need a new visa for a 2018 visit. What do I need to do?
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Plans change all the time. Not using a Visa is not at all an issue.
A personal experience. I applied for Malaysian visa, got that. But I couldn't use that visa, as my plans got changed. When I applied second time, they didn't even asked any questions. Your visa is here.
Don't give explanation on why didn't you use previous visa, unless it is asked (most probably they won't care).
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Is my old India tourist visa valid?
A: If you have a valid visa in your old passport that has expired, your visa is still valid. You can travel to India using both the old and the new passports, as long as your nationality and passport particulars remain the same.Can I travel to India on existing tourist visa?
The Government of India has decided to permit all OCI/PIO card holders regardless of which country passport they hold. (i) The Government of India has restored all existing visas, which had been suspended earlier, including electronic visa except e-Tourist Visa, Tourist Visa and Medical Visa.What happens if you overstay tourist visa in India?
To put it simply, over staying in India beyond the visa date can lead to fine, an imprisonment of up to 5 years and even banishment from entering the country again. $500 penalty if overstay is for more than a period of 2 years. $400 penalty is overstay is between 91 days to 2 years.What happens if you enter India without a visa?
Visas obtained in advance of travel are required for all foreign visitors to India, regardless of country of origin, purpose of visit, or length of stay. International travelers who arrive in India without a passport or visa may be immediately deported.If You Do These Things You Will Never Gat An Indian Visa | Refuse Indian Visa For Bangladesh
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There are any number of reasons does not get used. Medical problems, family matters, work issues all... these are no problem. The overall reason visas are issued are to give the receiving country a chance to research your circumstances whether you are likely to return home after your visit. Not using a visa doesn't change this at all.
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