Visa business en Inde: aller-retour Chennai-Colombo en deux/trois jours?
by Kermit
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Je détiens un visa business indien valable 1 an avec obligation de sortie tous les 90 jours.
Pouvez-vous m'informer de la durée minimum de sortie du territoire indien?
J'envisage un aller-retour Chennai-Colombo de 2-3 jours, est-ce possible ?
Merci pour votre aide
Bonjour,
Sauf autorisation spéciale, vous ne pouvez pas revenir en Inde avant un délai de deux mois.
J'avais déjà obtenu un visa mais touriste d'un an pour être tranquille mais à l'époque je ne savais pas qu'il fallait sortir du territoire tous les 90 jours, contrairement au visa de 6 mois où il n'y avait pas cette contrainte.
Il n'y a qu'en France où l'administration indienne pose cette condition. A l'immigration en Inde, on nous avait assurés que si on obtenait un visa d'un an, c'est qu'on nous autorisait d'y rester, donc on n'avait pas besoin de sortir tous les 90 jours et les officiers ne comprennent pas cette particularité. Mais si c'est apposé sur le passeport, on est obligé de sortir du territoire. Il vaut mieux prendre un visa de 6 mois car vous ne pourrez sortir du pays qu'à la fin de sa validité. En fin de compte, ça revient moins cher.
Salut Kermit,
J'ai déjà épuisé un visa business. et mon 2ième m'attend en principe chez VFS, je repars sous peu.
Pour celles et ceux qui n'ont pas encore fait de visa business d'un an, sachez que les régles sont différentes du visa tourist.
J'avais également une obligation de sortie du territoire tous les 30 jours, même si j'ai évidemment tenté d'obtenir une exemption à cette régle de sortie des 30 jours, lorsque j'ai fait ma demande de visa.
J'étais un petit peu chagriné en récupérant mon visa, je me voyais pas effectivement faire un Chennai / Colombo tous les 30 jours (je suis basé dans le Tamil Nadu). Bref. "Je ne peux rien vous dire, voyez là bas" me dit VFS.
Mais... Heureusement que tout est possible en Inde :)))
Là bas pour déméler le truc, tu as 14 jours pour te rendre au "Foreigners Immigration Office", qui dépend du district dans lequel tu habites. Pour ma part il s'agit de celui de Kanchipuram, endroit absolument magique, qui ressemble beaucoup plus à un bar d'amis, où les fonctionnaires, se tapent la discute. Il y a quand même deux vieux ordinateurs fatigués dans un coin histoire de faire bonne figure. Au mur, des casiers en béton où s'entassent de veilles piles de papier, complètement jauni.
Il y a un gratte papier, derrière son petit bureau qui te capte, normal, il est content car il va gagner un petit peu d'argent avec toi ce matin.
Beh oui, ici la tradition veut que local ou étranger, tu payes pour une formalité. Donc tu tends ton passeport avec un petit billet de 500 roupettes dedans (on m'avait prévenu). Il y en a qui ont tenté de faire sans le billet. Mais il faut prévoir de dormir sur place. Evidemment, tu es le bienvenu, et le formulaire dont tu as besoin, se trouve tout justement comme par miracle sur le bureau. Une fois rempli, on te signale tout de même qu'aujourd'hui l'officier n'est pas là. Il est parti assister à l'inauguration d'un guichet automatique de banque ou d'une centrale nucléaire, c'est selon ! Donc tu devras revenir demain... Bien sûr demain, il y aura encore une petite scène de théatre, cette fois-ci avec le binôme de ton ami de la veille, tu comprendras vite qu'un petit peu de cash est souhaité, car sinon il va te faire le coup du dossier perdu ou de l'officier indisponible.
Bref au final, après un échange cordial avec l'officier, qu'il faut saluer de façon énergique, un peu comme si tu saluais Charlie Chaplin dans "The great dictator", tu obtiens ton permis de rester (!!), le fameux "residential permit", tamponné et signé par le grand chef du coin.
Autre précision : quand tu quittes le pays, il t'est demandé de "redonner" ce permis, donc rebelote il te faudra un autre coup de tampon spécial "exit visa". Bien sûr, si tu veux qu'il s'occupe de toi et ne fasse pas semblant de s'affairer sur son imprimante à aiguilles, faut lui donner un petit quelque chose hein!
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voila!
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J'ai déjà épuisé un visa business. et mon 2ième m'attend en principe chez VFS, je repars sous peu.
Pour celles et ceux qui n'ont pas encore fait de visa business d'un an, sachez que les régles sont différentes du visa tourist.
J'avais également une obligation de sortie du territoire tous les 30 jours, même si j'ai évidemment tenté d'obtenir une exemption à cette régle de sortie des 30 jours, lorsque j'ai fait ma demande de visa.
J'étais un petit peu chagriné en récupérant mon visa, je me voyais pas effectivement faire un Chennai / Colombo tous les 30 jours (je suis basé dans le Tamil Nadu). Bref. "Je ne peux rien vous dire, voyez là bas" me dit VFS.
Mais... Heureusement que tout est possible en Inde :)))
Là bas pour déméler le truc, tu as 14 jours pour te rendre au "Foreigners Immigration Office", qui dépend du district dans lequel tu habites. Pour ma part il s'agit de celui de Kanchipuram, endroit absolument magique, qui ressemble beaucoup plus à un bar d'amis, où les fonctionnaires, se tapent la discute. Il y a quand même deux vieux ordinateurs fatigués dans un coin histoire de faire bonne figure. Au mur, des casiers en béton où s'entassent de veilles piles de papier, complètement jauni.
Il y a un gratte papier, derrière son petit bureau qui te capte, normal, il est content car il va gagner un petit peu d'argent avec toi ce matin.
Beh oui, ici la tradition veut que local ou étranger, tu payes pour une formalité. Donc tu tends ton passeport avec un petit billet de 500 roupettes dedans (on m'avait prévenu). Il y en a qui ont tenté de faire sans le billet. Mais il faut prévoir de dormir sur place. Evidemment, tu es le bienvenu, et le formulaire dont tu as besoin, se trouve tout justement comme par miracle sur le bureau. Une fois rempli, on te signale tout de même qu'aujourd'hui l'officier n'est pas là. Il est parti assister à l'inauguration d'un guichet automatique de banque ou d'une centrale nucléaire, c'est selon ! Donc tu devras revenir demain... Bien sûr demain, il y aura encore une petite scène de théatre, cette fois-ci avec le binôme de ton ami de la veille, tu comprendras vite qu'un petit peu de cash est souhaité, car sinon il va te faire le coup du dossier perdu ou de l'officier indisponible.
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Et après aucun problème, entre-temps je suis sorti et entré, sans souci, comme je le voulais !
voila!
Arnaud
Salut Kermit,
Petite précision, effectivement cela dépend du bureau où tu tombes... En effet une amie qui elle vit à Chennai a tenté d'obtenir le fameux permis de résident... Mais dans le bureau où elle s'est adressé, ils ont été intraitables lui demandant une PAN Card (qu'elle ne pouvait obtenir qu'en ayant ce permis de résident, le serpent qui se mord la queue.).
Donc on a fait autrement pour elle, on a fait une lettre par le propriétaire des lieux de ma ghesthouse comme quoi elle résidait non pas à Chennai, mais donc à Mamallapuram (c'est là où je réside). De telle sorte, qu'elle soit rattachée au même bureau que moi (celui de Kanchipuram). Bref, elle l'a eu elle aussi sans souci. Donc l'idée est de trouver un bureau accomodant :))
Voila...
A+
Arnaud PS: je viens d'obtenir mon 2ième visa business (1 an), cette fois-ci je dois quitter le territoire tous les 60 jours. Mais ça va s'arranger... :)) En plus j'ai maintenant une PAN Card donc encore plus facile.
Petite précision, effectivement cela dépend du bureau où tu tombes... En effet une amie qui elle vit à Chennai a tenté d'obtenir le fameux permis de résident... Mais dans le bureau où elle s'est adressé, ils ont été intraitables lui demandant une PAN Card (qu'elle ne pouvait obtenir qu'en ayant ce permis de résident, le serpent qui se mord la queue.).
Donc on a fait autrement pour elle, on a fait une lettre par le propriétaire des lieux de ma ghesthouse comme quoi elle résidait non pas à Chennai, mais donc à Mamallapuram (c'est là où je réside). De telle sorte, qu'elle soit rattachée au même bureau que moi (celui de Kanchipuram). Bref, elle l'a eu elle aussi sans souci. Donc l'idée est de trouver un bureau accomodant :))
Voila...
A+
Arnaud PS: je viens d'obtenir mon 2ième visa business (1 an), cette fois-ci je dois quitter le territoire tous les 60 jours. Mais ça va s'arranger... :)) En plus j'ai maintenant une PAN Card donc encore plus facile.
Salut Kermit,
Petite précision, effectivement cela dépend du bureau où tu tombes... En effet une amie qui elle vit à Chennai a tenté d'obtenir le fameux permis de résident... Mais dans le bureau où elle s'est adressé, ils ont été intraitables lui demandant une PAN Card (qu'elle ne pouvait obtenir qu'en ayant ce permis de résident, le serpent qui se mord la queue.).
Donc on a fait autrement pour elle, on a fait une lettre par le propriétaire des lieux de ma ghesthouse comme quoi elle résidait non pas à Chennai, mais donc à Mamallapuram (c'est là où je réside). De telle sorte, qu'elle soit rattachée au même bureau que moi (celui de Kanchipuram). Bref, elle l'a eu elle aussi sans souci. Donc l'idée est de trouver un bureau accomodant :))
Voila...
A+
Arnaud PS: je viens d'obtenir mon 2ième visa business (1 an), cette fois-ci je dois quitter le territoire tous les 60 jours. Mais ça va s'arranger... :)) En plus j'ai maintenant une PAN Card donc encore plus facile.
Salut Arnaud, J'ai moi aussi une PAN Card mais je ne pense pas que cela joue sur l'obligation de sortie tous les 3 mois.Qu'en penses-tu ? A bientot Bruce
Petite précision, effectivement cela dépend du bureau où tu tombes... En effet une amie qui elle vit à Chennai a tenté d'obtenir le fameux permis de résident... Mais dans le bureau où elle s'est adressé, ils ont été intraitables lui demandant une PAN Card (qu'elle ne pouvait obtenir qu'en ayant ce permis de résident, le serpent qui se mord la queue.).
Donc on a fait autrement pour elle, on a fait une lettre par le propriétaire des lieux de ma ghesthouse comme quoi elle résidait non pas à Chennai, mais donc à Mamallapuram (c'est là où je réside). De telle sorte, qu'elle soit rattachée au même bureau que moi (celui de Kanchipuram). Bref, elle l'a eu elle aussi sans souci. Donc l'idée est de trouver un bureau accomodant :))
Voila...
A+
Arnaud PS: je viens d'obtenir mon 2ième visa business (1 an), cette fois-ci je dois quitter le territoire tous les 60 jours. Mais ça va s'arranger... :)) En plus j'ai maintenant une PAN Card donc encore plus facile.
Salut Arnaud, J'ai moi aussi une PAN Card mais je ne pense pas que cela joue sur l'obligation de sortie tous les 3 mois.Qu'en penses-tu ? A bientot Bruce
Salut Arnaud,
J'ai moi aussi une PAN Card mais je ne pense pas que cela joue sur l'obligation de sortie tous les 3 mois.Qu'en penses-tu ?
A bientot
Bruce
Plus tu as de papiers indiquant que tu es "installé" ou que tu as une activité... mieux c'est à mon avis. Mais nous sommes en Inde, ... faut composer, s'adapter. Si cela t'es vraiment nécessaire, tente ta chance à Kanchipuram (prétend que tu habites dans ce district, comme mon amie l'a fait)... peu importe les moyens. Que te demandent-ils comme papier? N'est-ce pas un moyen de faire comprendre qu'un peu d'argent arrangerait bien l'histoire? Bonne chance,
Arnaud
Plus tu as de papiers indiquant que tu es "installé" ou que tu as une activité... mieux c'est à mon avis. Mais nous sommes en Inde, ... faut composer, s'adapter. Si cela t'es vraiment nécessaire, tente ta chance à Kanchipuram (prétend que tu habites dans ce district, comme mon amie l'a fait)... peu importe les moyens. Que te demandent-ils comme papier? N'est-ce pas un moyen de faire comprendre qu'un peu d'argent arrangerait bien l'histoire? Bonne chance,
Arnaud
.. donner du bakchich, participer à la gangrène de la corruption là bas, pourquoi pas, mais ce que tu dis est prévu dans la loi, on n'obtient pas le residential permit si on ne remplit pas toutes les conditions ... Moi je ne donne pas de bakchich et obtiens le même résultat que toi ...
2013 : ils semblent plus regardant quant au contenu de la mission, et de l'invitation et aussi la hauteur du bilan comptable pour donner un visa affaires de 1 an ...
Ce mois de juin 2013, l'agence qui gère les visa Inde me signale qu'ils sont entrain de virer le visa de travail et le remplacer par le visa d'affaire, qui donc bouge, ils délivrent des visas affaire de 3 ou 6 mois ou 1 an, et on n'a aucun recours pour en savoir la raison ...
Bonne chance aux futurs appliquants
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About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)
Hi everyone, so I’m planning to go study at a community college in the U.S., but the only snag is which one—there are so many options over there! I’ve heard about one in California, Diablo Valley College, and another in Florida, Valencia College. I know both states are super attractive for tourism, but my main criteria are teaching quality and price. I’m open to any advice, comments, or suggestions—thanks in advance! The start of the semester is coming up, and I’m a little nervous...
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Hi,
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Hi! I’m looking for an apartment in Malaga from September (2025) until January for my Erasmus exchange, but I’m not finding much, and it seems like there are a lot of scams. Does anyone have any leads or tips? Thanks!^^



