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johnjo123
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Hello dear Thorntree folks.

I know that somewhere someone has answered this but I am struggling and need help.

I am a UK Citizen in India at the moment. My 6 month visa expires in May so I have to leave. The problem is I like India and would like to return.

My questions are:

1) Must I leave India to apply for another (6 month) Visa.
2) If so, how long for.
3) When I applied for my initial Visa my understanding was that it had to be applied for in my "country of residence" i.e the UK. I don't want to return to the UK so is it possible for me to do a Visa run to either Bangkok, Bangladesh or Nepal?

I would genuinely appreciate any help. I think the rules have changed recently but I need to be sure....

Many many thanks.........

John

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Pirate_At_50
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  1. Yes
  2. In your case, as long as it takes to get one.
  3. Only sometimes. Kathmandu and Bangkok are popular places to get another visa, though sometimes for only 3 months.
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edwardseco
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The initial understanding in #3 was also wrong..

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morgoth16
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Hi John,

You could probably get all the info you need on this website.

http://www.boi.gov.in/content/general-instructions-registration-foreigners

Gautam

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