A recent update on the www.travisaoutsourcing.com, the official agents for scheduling appointments with Indian Missions in the U.S. has notified that in December 2009, the Government of India introduced a new rule that restricts foreigners with tourist visa for India from re-visiting India within two months of the last visit.

This new rule affects all Indian tourist visa holders even if they hold a long term tourist visa for India. The frequently asked questions section of the Ministry of Home Affairs in India clarifies that some exceptions may be made on a need bases and if genuine tourists are visiting neighboring countries and their itinerary requires them to travel out through India. Others will need to obtain a permit to re-enter within two months.

Further, this restriction does not apply to persons holding Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card or the status as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).

More information can be found on travisaoutsourcing’s website by clicking here and on the Ministry of External Affair’s website by clicking here.