Special measures have been taken by the Indian authorities to facilitate the processing of visas for WTDC-10 participants.

Foreign nationals should ensure that they are in possession of valid Indian visa before they start their journey to India. This does not apply to nationals of Nepal and Bhutan, who do not require a visa to enter India, or to nationals of the Maldives, who do not require a visa for entry in India for a period up to 90 days.

As there is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in India, registered participants are advised to contact without delay the Indian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate in their country in order to obtain an entry visa. Please click here for a complete list of contacts.

Visas for WTDC-10 participants and ITU officials shall be issued free of charge.

1.           Procedure for obtaining Visas

Visas can be applied for in person or by post at the Embassy / High Commission / Consulate of India based in the country from where the registered participant intends to depart for India or resides. Where there is no Indian representation, applicants are requested to contact the nearest Indian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate.

2.           Travel Visa application requirements

a.    Valid passport

b.    Completed application form (nationals of Bangladesh or Pakistan must complete special application forms)

c.     The official ITU confirmation of registration

d.    Two passport-size photographs (nationals of Pakistan and nationals of Pakistani origin will require five)

e.    Stamped self-addressed delivery envelope for postal applications. It is up to each invidual as to how they want the visa to be delivered whether through courier or postal service

3.           Processing time

In principle, visas shall be granted not later than five (5) days from the receipt of the application.

4.           Visa Application Form

Visa application forms are available at the Indian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate in the country and also on the website of the respective missions.

5.           Special assistance

A special email hotline has been set up to deal with problems which registered WTDC-10 participants may face in obtaining their visa. Requests for assistance sent to this address visa.wtdc@gmail.com will be processed within three working days

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