How long to get a Visa for india?

[Bobcock]

I'm thinking of taking a quick trip to India to take some photographs.

Anyone know how long it takes to get a visa for Indiai in Bangkok?

[superman]

Try this. I hope it helps ? getting a visa for India while in Thailand - Lonely Planet travel forum
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntre...readID=1979184

[Blake7]

About 5 working days I'm afraid. No chance of express service.

[English Noodles]

About 5 working days I'm afraid. No chance of express service.

Indian visas are a funny one in Bangkok. As we used to have properties in Goa I held a 5 year 'X' visa which they no longer issue.

However the strange thing about applying for an Indian visa in Bangkok is the following.

Since about 4 years ago you should apply at the visa application centre in Sukhumvit 25 and the application will take 5 working days. However, Thai Nationals can still apply at the Indian embassy in soi 23 and collect their passport with visa the following day. A non Thai who is travelling with them may also have their application processed at the same time if applications are submitted together.

[Bobcock]

Thanks for the replies......mostly good info, but I did find this and I can qualify for a next working day visa, well in theory anyway.

Documents Required:

• Completed Visa Application Form
• 2 recent colour photographs - 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm
• Two Photocopies of passport, to include current Thai visa page
• Reference form (Download here)

Validity & Application

• Normally issued for three months.
• Gap of two months is mandatory between two consecutive visits for multiple entry visa. See clarifications under Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at top right of this webpage.
• Gap of one month is mandatory while applying for fresh visa upon expiry of previous visa.
• Persons of Indian Origin(PIOs) may see the Advisory here.

Processing Time

• For Non-Thai nationals resident in Thailand for more than 3 years with work-permit / residence permit visa is generally issued on the next working day.#
• For Non-Thai nationals resident in Thailand for less than 3 years visa is generally issued on the 5th working day. #
• Foreign nationals who do not hold resident visas in Thailand are dealt with on a case to case basis.
  
  

http://www.indianembassy.in.th/tourist_visa.htm