Visa

India visa entry requirements

Most international travellers to India are required to hold a valid passport and an appropriate visa or e‑visa issued by the Government of India. Visa requirements vary depending on nationality.

As APNIC 62 is an international conference, attendees are generally expected to apply for a Conference e‑visa, unless advised otherwise by an Indian embassy or consulate in their economy.

All international conferences held in India must be registered with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). NIXI and ISPAI, the local host and co-host for APNIC 62 respectively, have completed this registration and obtained the required approvals.

Check to see if you need a visa

Before making travel arrangements, we recommend checking the official visa information provided by the Government of India to confirm your visa requirements.

Please note that participants of some economies are not eligible for an e-visa and must apply in person through the appropriate Indian embassy or consulate.

Conference visa documents

If you need a visa, the required official supporting documents will be provided to you by APNIC after you complete your conference registration. To receive the required documents, you will need to fill out the Conference Visa Documents form.

Based on the information you provide, you may receive all or some of the following:

Official APNIC 62 invitation letter
Copy of invitation letter from the host, NIXI
Visa application additional information
APNIC 62 MEA clearance letter
APNIC 62 MHA clearance letter

Once processed, you will be able to download your documents.

If you are from a Prior Reference Category (PRC) economy (Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan), are a stateless person, or a foreigner of Pakistani origin, please refer to FAQ 3, as a more rigorous process applies.

Apply early

If you require a visa, we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as registration opens. Please ensure that all application details and supporting documents are complete and accurate before submission.

Important note

Please note, visa processing is managed entirely by the Government of India and its embassies and consulates. Processing times and outcomes can vary, and APNIC is unable to influence or expedite visa decisions.

Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and ensuring visa applications are submitted well in advance of travel.

FAQs

Participants from 172 economies can apply for a conference e-visa – see the official India Visa Online website for more information.

If you are eligible for an e-visa, the visa application is an online process. You will need supporting documents from APNIC for your application.

When you register for APNIC 62 and request a visa letter, you will receive the following supporting documents:

Official APNIC 62 invitation letter
Copy of invitation letter from the host, NIXI
Visa application additional information
APNIC 62 MEA clearance letter

We recommend you have all your paperwork including the supporting documents handy when you fill out the visa application form. Please note, you will be required to pay a visa fee online.

The visa will be referred to as an Electronic Travel Authorisation or ETA. Please ensure you print a copy of your ETA as well as the supporting documents referred to above to carry with your passport for travel.

I’m applying for my e-visa and have visited India before, but I don’t have my previous visa information. Can I still progress through the e-visa form?

In most cases, if you cannot remember your previous visa information, you can either leave that part blank or insert ‘N/A’ or ‘not applicable’.

If you are not eligible for an e-visa and need to have the visa stamped in your passport, you will receive the following supporting documents from APNIC when you register for APNIC 62 and request a visa letter:

Official APNIC 62 invitation letter
Copy of invitation letter from the host, NIXI
Visa application additional information
APNIC 62 MEA clearance letter
APNIC 62 MHA clearance letter

Please visit the official India Visa Online website to secure an appointment at your nearest Indian embassy or visa service provider. You will require your passport, a scan of your passport information page, your photo and the letters referred to above for your appointment. You will also be required to pay the applicable visa fee.

You will be notified when your passport, stamped with the Indian visa, is ready to be collected.

For nationals from PRC economies (Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan), stateless persons and foreigners of Pakistani origin, there is a more rigorous process. You will receive the following supporting documents from APNIC when you register for APNIC 62 and request a visa letter:

Official APNIC 62 invitation letter
Copy of invitation letter from the host, NIXI
Visa application additional information
APNIC 62 MEA clearance letter
APNIC 62 MHA clearance letter

Participants from PRC economies must submit additional information to conference@apnic.net as follows:

SI No	Name of applicant	Father’s/ Husband’s name	Date of birth	Place of birth	Nationality	Passport number	Date of issue	Place of issue	Date of expiry	Address in country of residence	Online visa application number
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12