The free tourist visa for India can be obtained twice per year, for a duration of up to 30 days each
The free tourist visa for India can be obtained twice per year, for a duration of up to 30 days each. If a traveler plans a trip involving multiple entries into India within a year (e.g., flying to India for 30 days, then to Thailand for 10 days, and returning to Russia with a layover in India), a new visa might be required for the subsequent entry. A translated birth certificate for a child is generally not necessary for Indian visa applications.
Transit through India, especially if involving a change of terminals, requires a visa
Transit through India, especially if involving a change of terminals, requires a visa. While India offers a free one-month tourist visa for Russian citizens, it must be obtained in advance. The official Indian visa application website is reportedly difficult to navigate; using a facilitator service for approximately 1500 RUB is an option if direct application proves too challenging.
As of recent updates, the 30-day Indian e-visa is now a multiple-entry visa
As of recent updates, the 30-day Indian e-visa is now a multiple-entry visa. This allows travelers to enter and exit India multiple times within the 30-day validity period without needing a new visa for each re-entry.
For Indian 30-day e-visas, the entry window is 120 days from the date of issue
For Indian 30-day e-visas, the entry window is 120 days from the date of issue. Applicants can submit their documentation within this period without issues.