Hello All,
Looking for guidance on Entry visa to India with British passport.
(I am not sure whether this is the right visa I need to apply, so appreciate if you can review below background and advise me. Thanks )
I recently received my first British Passport via Naturalisation route. Before becoming British citizen, I was holding Indian passport (Born in India). I have applied for Surrender certificate at VFS just last week and waiting for the certificate. I have booked an appointment for OCI which is on 10/03/2022. If I am not wrong current OCI turn around time is 6 to 8 weeks.
We have a family function in India on 11/04/2022 for which I have to attend and considering OCI timeline I won't be able to get my OCI in time for this. So, after doing bit of searching, I have come across Entry Visa & Tourist visa types which I can apply interim and travel to India (short term) even before I get my OCI.
And I think Entry visa suits more to my situation than Tourist visa. (because I am going to visit family)
Is Entry Visa route right in this situation?
If yes, then to apply for Entry Visa is below link correct from VFS website (I choose type of visa as Entry) ?
https://services.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/i ... al-interim
PS - this link also gives information about timeline/fees/documents required & Application form. I take this is where I need to apply from.
Then to book an appointment it will take to High Commission of India page. And under the appointment service do I need to choose" VISA" - is this correct ?
https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/appointment/
PS - as per above website, next available appointment is on 25/03/2022. Even before applying for OCI, can I book this appointment ?
Also, can I apply for Entry visa whilst OCI application in progress? Will this not be an issue ?
Many Thanks.
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