Comments on: Indian Tourist Visa in Turkey (for Americans in Istanbul)

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:03:15 +0000

Dude this was a HUGE help. We are about to go to Istanbul before we depart for India

By: dianawanderer

dianawanderer — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:45:51 +0000

I’m an american living in Istanbul and have a plane ticket for india for november. this article was a life saver. i falsely assumed i could amble over to the indian consulate just like my turkish friends and have no hassle. this article was great!!!

By: govind

govind — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:47:04 +0000

Although they might not admit it- the official indian policy for issuing visas is based on reciprocal agreements. ie the US State dept makes it very difficult for indians to obtain visas. The Indian govt responds in kind. The thai govt issues indians with visas on arrival and a thai citizen has the same right in india.
Although the policy has now changed thanks to Obama. I myself applied for a US visa last month and was issued a full ten year visit visa without having to show any documentation. I have heard similar reports from friends and neighbours. Hopefully the Indian govt will reciprocate. But the wheels of indian bureaucracy take a long time to turn over. Maybe by Obama’s second term.

By: nathan

nathan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:14:29 +0000

Well, shoot. In that case I guess we’ll consider travel procedure entries to be worth it. Thanks, y’all.

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:01:45 +0000

That is the singular most excellent organization of information ever. Bravo!

By: Gromski

Gromski — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:07:01 +0000

I agree with Gage. Sounds like a dick measuring contest.