Visa
Sep 25th 2007 | 10:10 pm
#77
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Re: Visa
Travelled across country armed with dossier to apply for 2 Year X Visa Multiple Entry, no 180 day departure rule, at the Consulate yesterday.
Documents included:
1) Completed application form witth 2 passport photos - 2 India referees (Advocates), 2 UK referees (Solicitors).
2) Original registered Sale Deed for Goan property.
3) Notarised copy of original Sale Deed for Goan property.
4) Health Certificate.
5) Certified print outs of my UK Building Society and bank cash balances. (One of them is ICICI UK Hi Save - 6.30% interest on deposits, easy internet access, if you're interested - regulated by FSA).
6) Certified copy of my Indian bank account showing healthy balance and record of inward remittances up to June 2007.
7) Notarised copy of my Resident's Permit for 2006/2007 and which was valid until midnight last night.
8) Print out of the warning page from London Indian High Commission about foreigners having "no right to permanent settlement", and an attached letter explaining that I am not seeking permanent abode but simply wish to visit my property in Goa for extended periods without having to leave the country every 180 days.
9) Panchayat House Tax receipts and registration letter.
10) UK Passport.
The girl at the desk was very pleasant and had perfect English, but she kept shuffling to and fro to the Consul sitting in the background who batted irrelevant and inaccurate queries at me.
One was that I need RBI permission. I had to point out that I have already purchased a property in Goa (legally), am not now going there to do so, RBI permission is not a condition of purchase anyway, and I am not going to do any business in Goa; simply make an "extended visit to my property in Goa".
I was told they will contact me some time in the next 2 weeks to come through again and be told the decision. My money's on the file being sent to London, which is okay by me so long as the original Sale Deed and Panchayat House Tax records don't go missing.
They're certainly making me jump through hoops.
Will keep you posted; maybe I'll have some good karma!
Documents included:
1) Completed application form witth 2 passport photos - 2 India referees (Advocates), 2 UK referees (Solicitors).
2) Original registered Sale Deed for Goan property.
3) Notarised copy of original Sale Deed for Goan property.
4) Health Certificate.
5) Certified print outs of my UK Building Society and bank cash balances. (One of them is ICICI UK Hi Save - 6.30% interest on deposits, easy internet access, if you're interested - regulated by FSA).
6) Certified copy of my Indian bank account showing healthy balance and record of inward remittances up to June 2007.
7) Notarised copy of my Resident's Permit for 2006/2007 and which was valid until midnight last night.
8) Print out of the warning page from London Indian High Commission about foreigners having "no right to permanent settlement", and an attached letter explaining that I am not seeking permanent abode but simply wish to visit my property in Goa for extended periods without having to leave the country every 180 days.
9) Panchayat House Tax receipts and registration letter.
10) UK Passport.
The girl at the desk was very pleasant and had perfect English, but she kept shuffling to and fro to the Consul sitting in the background who batted irrelevant and inaccurate queries at me.
One was that I need RBI permission. I had to point out that I have already purchased a property in Goa (legally), am not now going there to do so, RBI permission is not a condition of purchase anyway, and I am not going to do any business in Goa; simply make an "extended visit to my property in Goa".
I was told they will contact me some time in the next 2 weeks to come through again and be told the decision. My money's on the file being sent to London, which is okay by me so long as the original Sale Deed and Panchayat House Tax records don't go missing.
They're certainly making me jump through hoops.
Will keep you posted; maybe I'll have some good karma!
Sep 25th 2007 | 10:29 pm
#78
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,227
From: Noni the Indian Goan Beach Mulberry
Re: Visa
Travelled across country armed with dossier to apply for 2 Year X Visa Multiple Entry, no 180 day departure rule, at the Consulate yesterday.
Documents included:
1) Completed application form witth 2 passport photos - 2 India referees (Advocates), 2 UK referees (Solicitors).
2) Original registered Sale Deed for Goan property.
3) Notarised copy of original Sale Deed for Goan property.
4) Health Certificate.
5) Certified print outs of my UK Building Society and bank cash balances. (One of them is ICICI UK Hi Save - 6.30% interest on deposits, easy internet access, if you're interested - regulated by FSA).
6) Certified copy of my Indian bank account showing healthy balance and record of inward remittances up to June 2007.
7) Notarised copy of my Resident's Permit for 2006/2007 and which was valid until midnight last night.
8) Print out of the warning page from London Indian High Commission about foreigners having "no right to permanent settlement", and an attached letter explaining that I am not seeking permanent abode but simply wish to visit my property in Goa for extended periods without having to leave the country every 180 days.
9) Panchayat House Tax receipts and registration letter.
10) UK Passport.
The girl at the desk was very pleasant and had perfect English, but she kept shuffling to and fro to the Consul sitting in the background who batted irrelevant and inaccurate queries at me.
One was that I need RBI permission. I had to point out that I have already purchased a property in Goa (legally), am not now going there to do so, RBI permission is not a condition of purchase anyway, and I am not going to do any business in Goa; simply make an "extended visit to my property in Goa".
I was told they will contact me some time in the next 2 weeks to come through again and be told the decision. My money's on the file being sent to London, which is okay by me so long as the original Sale Deed and Panchayat House Tax records don't go missing.
They're certainly making me jump through hoops.
Will keep you posted; maybe I'll have some good karma!
Documents included:
1) Completed application form witth 2 passport photos - 2 India referees (Advocates), 2 UK referees (Solicitors).
2) Original registered Sale Deed for Goan property.
3) Notarised copy of original Sale Deed for Goan property.
4) Health Certificate.
5) Certified print outs of my UK Building Society and bank cash balances. (One of them is ICICI UK Hi Save - 6.30% interest on deposits, easy internet access, if you're interested - regulated by FSA).
6) Certified copy of my Indian bank account showing healthy balance and record of inward remittances up to June 2007.
7) Notarised copy of my Resident's Permit for 2006/2007 and which was valid until midnight last night.
8) Print out of the warning page from London Indian High Commission about foreigners having "no right to permanent settlement", and an attached letter explaining that I am not seeking permanent abode but simply wish to visit my property in Goa for extended periods without having to leave the country every 180 days.
9) Panchayat House Tax receipts and registration letter.
10) UK Passport.
The girl at the desk was very pleasant and had perfect English, but she kept shuffling to and fro to the Consul sitting in the background who batted irrelevant and inaccurate queries at me.
One was that I need RBI permission. I had to point out that I have already purchased a property in Goa (legally), am not now going there to do so, RBI permission is not a condition of purchase anyway, and I am not going to do any business in Goa; simply make an "extended visit to my property in Goa".
I was told they will contact me some time in the next 2 weeks to come through again and be told the decision. My money's on the file being sent to London, which is okay by me so long as the original Sale Deed and Panchayat House Tax records don't go missing.
They're certainly making me jump through hoops.
Will keep you posted; maybe I'll have some good karma!
Good luck - we watch with bated breath!
Oct 3rd 2007 | 9:14 am
#80
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 473
Re: Visa
Travelled across country armed with dossier to apply for 2 Year X Visa Multiple Entry, no 180 day departure rule, at the Consulate yesterday.
Documents included:
1) Completed application form witth 2 passport photos - 2 India referees (Advocates), 2 UK referees (Solicitors).
2) Original registered Sale Deed for Goan property.
3) Notarised copy of original Sale Deed for Goan property.
4) Health Certificate.
5) Certified print outs of my UK Building Society and bank cash balances. (One of them is ICICI UK Hi Save - 6.30% interest on deposits, easy internet access, if you're interested - regulated by FSA).
6) Certified copy of my Indian bank account showing healthy balance and record of inward remittances up to June 2007.
7) Notarised copy of my Resident's Permit for 2006/2007 and which was valid until midnight last night.
8) Print out of the warning page from London Indian High Commission about foreigners having "no right to permanent settlement", and an attached letter explaining that I am not seeking permanent abode but simply wish to visit my property in Goa for extended periods without having to leave the country every 180 days.
9) Panchayat House Tax receipts and registration letter.
10) UK Passport.
The girl at the desk was very pleasant and had perfect English, but she kept shuffling to and fro to the Consul sitting in the background who batted irrelevant and inaccurate queries at me.
One was that I need RBI permission. I had to point out that I have already purchased a property in Goa (legally), am not now going there to do so, RBI permission is not a condition of purchase anyway, and I am not going to do any business in Goa; simply make an "extended visit to my property in Goa".
I was told they will contact me some time in the next 2 weeks to come through again and be told the decision. My money's on the file being sent to London, which is okay by me so long as the original Sale Deed and Panchayat House Tax records don't go missing.
They're certainly making me jump through hoops.
Will keep you posted; maybe I'll have some good karma!
Documents included:
1) Completed application form witth 2 passport photos - 2 India referees (Advocates), 2 UK referees (Solicitors).
2) Original registered Sale Deed for Goan property.
3) Notarised copy of original Sale Deed for Goan property.
4) Health Certificate.
5) Certified print outs of my UK Building Society and bank cash balances. (One of them is ICICI UK Hi Save - 6.30% interest on deposits, easy internet access, if you're interested - regulated by FSA).
6) Certified copy of my Indian bank account showing healthy balance and record of inward remittances up to June 2007.
7) Notarised copy of my Resident's Permit for 2006/2007 and which was valid until midnight last night.
8) Print out of the warning page from London Indian High Commission about foreigners having "no right to permanent settlement", and an attached letter explaining that I am not seeking permanent abode but simply wish to visit my property in Goa for extended periods without having to leave the country every 180 days.
9) Panchayat House Tax receipts and registration letter.
10) UK Passport.
The girl at the desk was very pleasant and had perfect English, but she kept shuffling to and fro to the Consul sitting in the background who batted irrelevant and inaccurate queries at me.
One was that I need RBI permission. I had to point out that I have already purchased a property in Goa (legally), am not now going there to do so, RBI permission is not a condition of purchase anyway, and I am not going to do any business in Goa; simply make an "extended visit to my property in Goa".
I was told they will contact me some time in the next 2 weeks to come through again and be told the decision. My money's on the file being sent to London, which is okay by me so long as the original Sale Deed and Panchayat House Tax records don't go missing.
They're certainly making me jump through hoops.
Will keep you posted; maybe I'll have some good karma!
Result!!!
Asked for 2 year X, but got a 1 year X Multiple Entry Visa, no 180 day leave the country condition, but need to register at FRO within 14 days of arrival if staying for more than 180 days.
Chaos at the consulate, was still there at 7 pm!
Worrying news on another thread about RBI refusing to issue NOC's, and the Registrar insisting on them. Main reason for going out this year was probably to sell up, cut and run.
Anyway, cause for celebration on the X Visa so away out to the pub to sink a few.
Cheers
Oct 3rd 2007 | 9:19 am
#81
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,227
From: Noni the Indian Goan Beach Mulberry
Re: Visa
Hi All,
Result!!!
Asked for 2 year X, but got a 1 year X Multiple Entry Visa, no 180 day leave the country condition, but need to register at FRO within 14 days of arrival if staying for more than 180 days.
Chaos at the consulate, was still there at 7 pm!
Worrying news on another thread about RBI refusing to issue NOC's, and the Registrar insisting on them. Main reason for going out this year was probably to sell up, cut and run.
Anyway, cause for celebration on the X Visa so away out to the pub to sink a few.
Cheers
Result!!!
Asked for 2 year X, but got a 1 year X Multiple Entry Visa, no 180 day leave the country condition, but need to register at FRO within 14 days of arrival if staying for more than 180 days.
Chaos at the consulate, was still there at 7 pm!
Worrying news on another thread about RBI refusing to issue NOC's, and the Registrar insisting on them. Main reason for going out this year was probably to sell up, cut and run.
Anyway, cause for celebration on the X Visa so away out to the pub to sink a few.
Cheers
Oct 3rd 2007 | 4:05 pm
#82
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 394
Re: Visa
That's a result! Fingers crossed when you go to extend at the FRO.
Another tale........German couple got a 5 year. Got to leave every 90 days.
Another tale........German couple got a 5 year. Got to leave every 90 days.
Oct 3rd 2007 | 9:30 pm
#83
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Posts: 1,685
Re: Visa
I have heard of this and believe it is available to certain nationalities.
Indian visa rules differ depending on nationality for some strange reason.
Dont like the 3 month restriction though.
Regards,
Remy
Oct 3rd 2007 | 11:49 pm
#84
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Re: Visa
Babu1 said
As I have posted somewhere on other thread(s):
Both the Landing Form they give you on the aircraft and the pleasant young woman at FRRO Panjim will tell you that there is no need to register until you have done 'nearly' 180 days - in fact FRRO won't register you.
See you at the Christmas Bash?
AndyD 8-)#
no 180 day leave the country condition, but need to register at FRO within 14 days of arrival if staying for more than 180 days.
Both the Landing Form they give you on the aircraft and the pleasant young woman at FRRO Panjim will tell you that there is no need to register until you have done 'nearly' 180 days - in fact FRRO won't register you.
See you at the Christmas Bash?
AndyD 8-)#
Oct 3rd 2007 | 11:57 pm
#85
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 473
Re: Visa
Hi leavinggoa,
Don't intend to even try and extend Visa at Panjim after a year. Not after I heard the responses to those who tried it last year. But very pleased to get the 1 year X in the first place, so going out to Goa next week to start sorting things out.
All the best.
Oct 4th 2007 | 12:13 am
#86
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 473
Re: Visa
Babu1 said
As I have posted somewhere on other thread(s):
Both the Landing Form they give you on the aircraft and the pleasant young woman at FRRO Panjim will tell you that there is no need to register until you have done 'nearly' 180 days - in fact FRRO won't register you.
See you at the Christmas Bash?
AndyD 8-)#
As I have posted somewhere on other thread(s):
Both the Landing Form they give you on the aircraft and the pleasant young woman at FRRO Panjim will tell you that there is no need to register until you have done 'nearly' 180 days - in fact FRRO won't register you.
See you at the Christmas Bash?
AndyD 8-)#
This is another moving of the goal posts, and probably a misinterpretation of the rules by both parties.
I like my Resident Permit not only because it substantiates "residence", but because of the two tier pricing structure on things like travel and entry to monuments. As I understand it, I couldn't legally have bought my bike last year if I hadn't a Resident Permit.
Will still go to the FRO and give it a try. Infact, I'll insist they make me run around getting xeroxs, standing in queues being ignored and filling in forms in triplicate!
Don't want the 15 day notice to quit if I wait till "nearly 180 days".
Thanks for the up to date info.
Keeping an eye on the Christmas Bash - depends if I'm sober enough
, and whether the "missus" will be out by then.
All the best
Oct 4th 2007 | 1:24 am
#87
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Re: Visa
keep us posted
AndyD 8-)#
AndyD 8-)#
Oct 5th 2007 | 8:28 am
#88
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Posts: 54
Re: Visa
Hi Kinrara,
Well done on your 1 year visa.
209 days in Goa........you lucky thing.
As far as i am aware reference residency doing the 183 days isnt really the issue now, its this 'proving intention to stay' in Goa that is the big stumbling block in obtaining residency now. To the best of my knowledge they will no longer permit residency on the 183 day rule alone any longer.
Kind Regards,
Remy
Well done on your 1 year visa.
209 days in Goa........you lucky thing.
As far as i am aware reference residency doing the 183 days isnt really the issue now, its this 'proving intention to stay' in Goa that is the big stumbling block in obtaining residency now. To the best of my knowledge they will no longer permit residency on the 183 day rule alone any longer.
Kind Regards,
Remy
Do not leave it too late before your departure. This surely is going to
stop people visiting Goa next season.
Oct 6th 2007 | 6:11 am
#89
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Posts: 1,685
Re: Visa
Lucky you have your Visa - To-day HCI were giving tickets out for 10th October, as so many people were sending Agents. It seems you cannot now go to the Embassy early queue and obtain a Visa that day.
Do not leave it too late before your departure. This surely is going to
stop people visiting Goa next season.
Do not leave it too late before your departure. This surely is going to
stop people visiting Goa next season.
where have you been hiding?
Yes i think your right.......there are so many irate people around because of this visa fiasco that its bound to have an effect on visiting tourists next season.
Do the Indian Government and the Indian tourist board not work together???......there definately not singing from the same hymn sheet.
The whole thing is crazy...it just doesn't make sense.
Regards,
Remy
Oct 6th 2007 | 8:44 am
#90
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Re: Visa
Hi Andy,
This is another moving of the goal posts, and probably a misinterpretation of the rules by both parties.
I like my Resident Permit not only because it substantiates "residence", but because of the two tier pricing structure on things like travel and entry to monuments. As I understand it, I couldn't legally have bought my bike last year if I hadn't a Resident Permit.
Will still go to the FRO and give it a try. Infact, I'll insist they make me run around getting xeroxs, standing in queues being ignored and filling in forms in triplicate!
Don't want the 15 day notice to quit if I wait till "nearly 180 days".
Thanks for the up to date info.
Keeping an eye on the Christmas Bash - depends if I'm sober enough, and whether the "missus" will be out by then.
All the best
This is another moving of the goal posts, and probably a misinterpretation of the rules by both parties.
I like my Resident Permit not only because it substantiates "residence", but because of the two tier pricing structure on things like travel and entry to monuments. As I understand it, I couldn't legally have bought my bike last year if I hadn't a Resident Permit.
Will still go to the FRO and give it a try. Infact, I'll insist they make me run around getting xeroxs, standing in queues being ignored and filling in forms in triplicate!
Don't want the 15 day notice to quit if I wait till "nearly 180 days".
Thanks for the up to date info.
Keeping an eye on the Christmas Bash - depends if I'm sober enough
, and whether the "missus" will be out by then.All the best
Hi All Partybashers,
Please fill in the RSVP slip for the Christmas Bash in Dec under 'Meet Ups'.
Sorry for crossthreading.
Regards,
Remy
