TRANSIT VISA 

A passenger intending to transit through India may apply for a transit visa for the sole purpose of enabling him/her to travel through India to a destination outside India. 

Validity: 15 Days for Seafarers joining the vessel 

Documents Required: 

i.) Seafarers joining the vessel 

a) 2 passport size photos 

b) Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the contemplated stay in India  with photocopy 

c) Seaman’s Book 

d) Contract of Employment 

e) Sponsorship Letter from India 

f) Guarantee Letter from company in the Philippines 

g) Airline Print Out with Ticket Numbers 

ii) Others (except Seafarers) 

a) 2 passport size photos 

b) Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the contemplated stay in India  with photocopy 

c) Confirmed onward journey 

Fees: 

For payment of fees please go through the following advisory : https://www.eoimanila.gov.in/news_detail.php?catid=2&newsid=390

Processing Time: 5 working days