Transit visa

A Transit visa is primarily intended for seafarers transiting through India to enable them to travel to a destination outside India. The visa is valid for a single journey and entry within 15 days from the date of issue. 

Exemptions: 

- Foreigners passing through India by air in direct transit, traveling onward, do not require a Transit visa if they do not leave the specified airport precincts.
- Persons traveling by sea do not require a Transit visa if they do not leave the ship. 

Validity and Type: 

- The Transit visa is valid for 15 days from the date of issue.
- It can be single entry or double entry, depending on the applicant's requirement.
- The visa is non-extendable and non-convertible. 

List of Required Documents: 

1. Copy of Seamen book
   2. Copy of Identification of Seamen
   3. Both ways tickets (Just a Reservation)
   4. Letter of invitation from the concerned company in India with signature and stamp
   5. Copy of the certificate of incorporation or registration
   6. Original letter of petition from Russian company in English
   7. Copy of Certification of Registration with English translation (not Notary)
   8. Crew List with original stamp and signature
   9. If the applicant has dual citizenship, a copy of the second passport is required 

Additional Documents for Citizens of Other Countries: 

1. Copy of migration card
   2. Copy of registration certificate/visa
   3. Evidence of work in the Russian Federation for more than 2 years
   4. If the applicant has lived in Russia for the last two years, copies of supporting documents (visa/registration, work permit, residence permit, etc.)
   5. Additional Form for Foreigners