VisaTips

Germany

As per a recent notification from the Embassy of Federal Republic of Germany - New Delhi, with immediate effect, application for a German visa has to be applied personally by client himself. Travel agents will be allowed to submit passports only for those clients who have been previously issued a one year multiple entry or more in the past by the German Embassy. All other cases have to be now applied in person.

Thailand

As per a recent notification from the ‘Royal Thai Embassy’ - New Delhi, with immediate effect the applicant should have US$ endorsed in the passport or copy of international credit card at the time of applying for business / tourist visa to Thailand.

New requirements are as follows:-

• Return air ticket.
• Passport valid for six months.
• Two recent photographs.
• US$ must be endorsed in the passport / credit card copy.

Switzerland

As per recent notification from ‘Embassy of Switzerland’- New Delhi, with effect from January 1, 2004, the visa fee will be non refundable irrespective of the visa being declined or withdrawn.

Visa fee will be as follows:

Visa fee Rs 1,900
Visa fee (two year) Rs 3,800
Visa fee (three year) Rs 5,700