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Important: New visa application forms are available now on the web-site www.ttsvisas.ru (link - “Online Application”). From 14th Jan 2010, only new application forms will be accepted.
Attention: Applicants are requested to note that the Indian Visa Service Centre, Saint Petersburg accepts applications for Indian Visa, only if their travel date is within one (01) month from the date of submission at the Indian Visa Service Centre.
Attention: Applicants are requested to note that the Indian Visa Service Centre, Saint Petersburg accepts applications from the applicants who are living in the below Consular jurisdiction only:
- St. Petersburg
- Leningrad Oblast
- Pskov Oblast
- Vologda Oblast
- Murmansk Oblast
- Archangelsk Oblast
- Republic of Karelia
- Republic of Komi
- Novgorod
“As per revised visa rules foreigners should apply for Employment & Business Visa in their country of origin or in the country of minimum 2 years of domicile”
Effective 19th October 2009, Citizens of the Russian Federation and other foreign nationals normally resident in the North-West Region of the Russian Federation can apply for Indian Visa at Indian Visa Service Centre (IVSC) operated by TT Services in St. Petersburg. TT Services has been awarded the contract by the Consulate of the Republic of India in St. Petersburg to assist the Consulate as a Service Provider. Foreign Nationals holding a valid PIO card or an OCI Card do not need a visa to enter the India.
Russian Nationals holding ordinary passports should ensure that they carry a valid visa for India, issued from an Indian Mission before they travel to India. Visas cannot be issued on arrival for such travelers at any of the entry points in India.
Application for visa is entertained only if the applicant’s passport is valid for more than six months on the date of submission of application at the Indian Visa Service center.
The Consular wing takes 4 (Four) working days for all types of visas including Business visa provided all documents are in order. However, issuance of visa to foreign nationals is subject to procedures and will take longer time.
Service Charges and Service Fee of IVSC is non refundable.
Visa applications are considered on its merits and the Consulate has the right to seek additional information at any stage of the processing of requests.The fact that an application for visa has been received at the Indian Visa Service Centre (IVSC) does not guarantee that visa will be issued. The Consulate reserves the right to refuse a visa without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Applicants may kindly note that Indian Visa Service Centre has been contracted by the Consulate only to assist in certain ways and is by no means a "Visa granting Authority".
Use/Import of Satellite Phones in India:
1.“As per existing Guidelines issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, only Inmarsat Satphones, excluding BGAN system, are permitted for use/import by Foreign Nationals (Governments, Corporate Houses, Members of Mountaineering Expeditions and other such categories) with prior permission from DoT. Satellite phones brought in baggage/ hand baggage without the necessary Government of India license issued by DoT shall be detained / confiscated, as per existing procedures, till the time the holder of the satellite phone is able to provide a license issued by DoT, Government of India. In case of import of cargo, a declaration is to be given by the person importing the goods about the details of the goods. Therefore, all intending visitors are advised to make a declaration to the Indian Customs to this effect at the first port of entry. Unauthorized operation/use of any telegraphic service/device, including wireless, constitutes a violation of relevant GoI laws, rules and regulations.
2. Thuraya Satphone Service is not permitted in India. Anyone using any prohibited telegraphic device, including Satphone, violates the existing laws and is liable to be penalized under the law.”
For all your visa related queries, please contact TT Services located at:
Nevsky Prospect 32, Business Center “Jensen House”, 4th Floor,
Saint Petersburg, Russia - 191011.
Tel/Fax: +7-(812)–386-33-06. (10:00 am to 5:00pm) .
E-mail: spb@tts-moscow.ru.
For detailed information on visa procedure, please refer to the website www.ttsvisas.ru
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