Originally Posted by meauxna (Post 8318066)

If they get turned back at the airport, how do they get to Immigration to be turned back?

Originally Posted by a_f_d (Post 8319364)

no-one is suggesting that they are all being turned back, or that turning back is happening at all airports/ airlines.

AndyD 8-)#

Originally Posted by a_f_d (Post 8319364)

no-one is suggesting that they are all being turned back, or that turning back is happening at all airports/ airlines.

AndyD 8-)#

Originally Posted by a_f_d (Post 8317909)

Noni, I know they're being turned back at the airports, I want to know if they're being turned back at immigration (yet). cheers AndyD 8-)#

Originally Posted by noni (Post 8319718)

People are being turned back now at "booking in" if they have not been out of india for two months.

Originally Posted by a_f_d (Post 8320386)

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Noni, I know they're being turned back at the airports, I want to know if they're being turned back at immigration (yet).cheers AndyD 8-)#

sod peace you rude git!

and try reading my posts before spout off

AndyD

Originally Posted by noni (Post 8150330)

New rule - long term tourist visas(5 / 10 years )


It is on the US website now as well.

http://www.indianembassy.org/newsite/visa.asp


‘There should be a gap of at least 2 months between two visits to the country on a Tourist Visa. In case of requirement to visit the country within 2 months, permission should be sought from the Head of Mission concerned. In such cases, registration would be required within 14 days of arrival.’ It's not as if they are here illegally or without seeking the proper channels!

And there is, of course, overman's example. just after implementing visa on arrivals to encourage tourism, India does this? Shooting themselves in the foot, I'll say!

What the heck is a "head of Mission"? And I'll be you they're not advising people of this as they're leaving the country!

P.S. Privilege or not, it is ridiculous to change the rules with no notice whatsoever to visa holders, other than a tiny notice on the embassy website. Many people are here legitimately on tourist visa long term as there is no other option for people here who aren't getting paid & aren't students (e.g. research, language learning, volunteering, etc). I have friends who were TOLD to get a tourist visa by immigration as that is "for people who aren't making money."

Who the hell is Head of Mission - come in Dr. Spock:rolleyes::rolleyes:
At least these other countries have visa's up to 10 years saves the faffing about every year with Hayes.

Originally Posted by a_f_d (Post 8320386)

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Noni, I know they're being turned back at the airports, I want to know if they're being turned back at immigration (yet).cheers AndyD 8-)#

What did you say a_f_d:rolleyes:
GC really bored with this, make my day and contribute something instead of contradicting everything that is posted:rolleyes:Or stick to FEMA you at least have a bit of knowledge on this subject
:wub:peace

Originally Posted by jhh911 (Post 8320550)

I have had a two year multi-entry Business visa renewed without problem since 2002 (due to my association with an Indian company). This time I duly applied and sent all requirements as usual plus a total of £169 fee plus extras. Without explanation I received a one year visa and no refund of £55 difference.They could see my visa history in my passport so it was nothing new. No joy contacting VFS - not their problem. Does India really 'encourage foreign direct inward investment'? I think not and am seriously wondering why I bother. Daylight robbery to let you apply and pay and then keep the difference. How much are they creaming off doing this? Can't even get the cheaper Tourist visa now with this ridiculous 2 month before re-entry rule. - got us screwed as usual.Will just have to take valuable days off work plus travel to go to collect in person -will cost more than the £55 they pocketed!!

Originally Posted by hemingway (Post 8320259)

I know 2 couples who have both been to Goa twice so far since the start of the current tourist season:

1 couple have been twice on charters, the 2nd visit starting approximately 6 weeks after the end of the 1st visit & they had no problems on check in at the UK end, nor did they have any problems with immigration at Dabolim.

1 couple have been twice on scheduled services, the 2nd visit starting approximately 6 weeks after the end of the 1st visit & they had no problems on check in at the UK end, nor did they have any problems with immigration at Mumbai.

H.

Originally Posted by hemingway (Post 8320259)

I know 2 couples who have both been to Goa twice so far since the start of the current tourist season:

1 couple have been twice on charters, the 2nd visit starting approximately 6 weeks after the end of the 1st visit & they had no problems on check in at the UK end, nor did they have any problems with immigration at Dabolim.

1 couple have been twice on scheduled services, the 2nd visit starting approximately 6 weeks after the end of the 1st visit & they had no problems on check in at the UK end, nor did they have any problems with immigration at Mumbai.

H.

Originally Posted by noni (Post 8333138)

Went to travel agent in Calengute yesterday, to try to book flight home, as you know you have to give a return date - asked about the 90 day visa and he told us that at the moment it stood, we would only get 90 days next season.