GENERAL INFORMATION

Visa Requirements for India

All visitors to India require a valid visa, except citizens of neighbouring Nepal and Bhutan. The Indian government offers a 60-day, double-entry electronic visa (e-Visa) for citizens of 161 countries.

E-Conference Visa – 

To attend a conference/seminar/workshop organized by a ministry or department of the government of India, state governments or UT administrations and their subordinate/ attached organizations and PSUS and private conferences organized by private persons/companies/organizations.

Key Details:

Duration: Thirty days (30 days) from the date of arrival into India.

Entries: Single

Website: The official website for e-Conference Visa application is the same as the e-Tourist Visa: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

    Step-by-Step Application Process 

    • Apply Online:
      • Visit the official e-Visa portal or an authorized third-party website.
      • Choose the “E-Conference Visa” option.
    • Complete the Application Form:
      • Provide personal information, passport details, and conference details.
    • Upload Required Documents:
      • Recent Photograph: A colored photo (2 inches’ x 2 inches), less than 1MB.
      • Passport Copy: The page containing personal particulars.
      • Invitation Letter: From the conference organizer.
      • NOC from Ministries: Political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and event clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), both provided by the conference secretariat.
    • Pay the Visa Fee:
      • Pay the visa fee online through the portal.
    • Submission:
      • Submit the completed application.

    Make sure to print the e-Visa and carry it with you when traveling to India.

    Language, Time & Currency

    OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

    The official language of the conference is English.

    TIME

    India has only one time zone which covers the entire country. Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

    CURRENCY

    The unit of currency in India is the Rupee where Re.1 is made up of 100 paisa. Bank notes are in denomination of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500. Please exchange your money for Indian money only from banks or recognized foreign currency exchange organizations.

    Click http://www.rbi.org.in/home.aspx for current currency exchanges rates

    Climate

    CLIMATE IN FEBRUARY

    Day temperature:

    Weather in February is cold. Pls carry winter jackets, temperature ranges from 10-20 degree celcius during day time.

    It is nice to enjoy in Delhi in this weather, when flowers are in bloom just before spring season in March

    Night temperature:

    It ranges from 8 to 15°C, but it can drop lower on colder nights.

    Electricity

    Voltage in India is 220 to 240 volts, 50Hz. You will need an adaptor, which can be purchased in India. Hotels usually provide dual voltage razor sockets, 110 to 210 volts or 220 to 250 volts. Please ensure that you bring multi voltage chargers rather than 110 chargers with step-up/step-down transformers. These transformers get too hot and there is a high chance of them exploding. India mostly has round pinholes so please do ensure that you bring a flat to round pinhole converter. This is very important as otherwise you will have a problem in getting your phone and other electrical items charged.

    Vaccination

    This depends on what locations you will be visiting. Please consult your physician and follow their recommendations. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov/travel

    Travel Insurance

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance before traveling to India.

    Transport – Airport to Venue

    1. DELHI METRO

    The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, and Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region of India. Delhi Metro is the world’s 13th largest metro system in terms of length. Delhi Metro is India’s first modern public transportation system, which has revolutionized travel by providing a fast, reliable, safe, and comfortable means of transport.

    DELHI METRO LINES IN OPERATION (Download Delhi Metro Map or Click Here)

    Name: No: Terminals:
    Red 1 Dilshad Garden – Rithala
    Yellow 2 Samaypur Badli – Millennium City Centre
    Blue 3 Dwarka Sector 21 – Noida City Centre
    4 Dwarka Sector 21 – Yamuna Bank – Vaishali
    Green 5 Kirti Nagar / Inderlok – City Park (Bahadurgarh)
    Violet 6 Kashmere Gate – Escorts Mujesar
    Pink 7 Majlis Park – Mayur Vihar Pocket I
    Shiv Vihar – Trilokpuri – Sanjay Lake
    Magenta 8 Botanical Garden – Janakpuri West
    Orange 9 Airport Express Line (New Delhi – IGI Airport (T-3)- Dwarka Sector-21)

    2. Other Transport Options

    Public Buses, Taxis are Readily Available (Uber, Ola, Meru and Mega Cabs)