In visa application the terms are different for all countries you need to strictly follow the same

1. If you plan to convert tourist visa to X visa, then you may follow the instructions to obtain paper visa alone.

2. Initially you propose to visit India on tourist visa, hence you specify the same.

3. Indian visa validity: 
The validity of these visas is as follows: one-month tourist visa: 1 month (30 days) one-year tourist visa: 1 year (365 days) five years tourist visa: 5 years. Those on tourist visas will also need to register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in case they stay continuously in India for more than 180 days.

4. The Indian government requires a very specific and formatted Letter of Invitation (LOI) from the host company in India which differs from standard LOI's. The letter should be formatted as indicated in the example and must contain all of the listed information in the order indicated.

5. You can enquire about it while filling up the application

• You can apply for a tourist visa to meet and marry your boyfriend in India, but you cannot convert it to an X-visa (entry visa) while staying in India. You have to leave India and apply for an X-visa from your country or any other country where you are legally residing. The X-visa is granted to the spouse or children of an Indian citizen or a person of Indian origin.
• The e-tourist visa is a short-term visa that is valid for 30 days from the date of arrival in India. It is issued online and allows double entry. It cannot be extended or converted into any other type of visa. The regular paper tourist visa is a long-term visa that can be valid for up to 10 years, depending on your nationality and the discretion of the Indian consulate. It allows multiple entries and can be extended in India under exceptional circumstances. However, it cannot be converted into an X-visa either.
• Based on this information, it seems that you can apply for either the e-tourist visa or the regular paper tourist visa to visit India and marry your boyfriend, but you have to return to your country or any other country and apply for an X-visa to stay with him in India. You should specify the purpose of your visa as tourism or visiting friends and relatives, and not as marriage, as marriage is not a valid purpose for a tourist visa. You should also choose the duration of your visa according to your travel plans and availability of flights. You should book a round-trip ticket with a confirmed return date within the validity of your visa.
• You can stay in the home of your boyfriend after arriving in India, but you have to register yourself with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of your arrival. You have to provide your address proof, such as a utility bill or a rent agreement, and a letter of invitation from your boyfriend stating that he is hosting you and allowing you to stay in his home. You do not need to provide evidence of hotel room reservation if you are staying with your boyfriend .
• You have to prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in India. The amount may vary depending on the duration and purpose of your visit, but generally, it should be around $50-$100 per day. You can provide your bank statement, credit card statement, or any other proof of income or savings as evidence of funds.

Madam, 

You are suggesested to apply for a regular paper tourist visa and then get it convereted to X-visa. You may justify the same as a visiting friend. Also, you may book return tickets for end/limitation period of your visa. The better option would be of having formal invitation from your boy friend. Regarding funds, it suggested to have a reserach work done through your boy friend for staying in a normal hotel and expenses for the period of stay in the city where your boy friend resides. 

Apply for regular paper visa 

2) purpose is to meet friends 

3) take visa for 3 months 

4) ypu can stay in your boy friend home as you are not coming for tourism 

5) obtain an invitation letter from your boy friend

6) keep funds of Rs 15 lakhs if possible in your bank account for period of 3 months 

Dear client,  

1. As per Indian law , e-Tourist Visa can neither be extended nor converted to any other kind of visa during the visa-holder's stay in India ,whereas , a Tourist Visa can be converted in X-visa for stay in India longer period. 

- Hence, you can apply for paper tourist visa. 

2. You can mention for the marriage 

3. Maximum stay by a foreigner in India on regular paper Tourist visa is 180 days.

4. It will take 10 to 15 days time to get the tourist visa 

- Yes, you can stay with you boyfriend after reporting to the local higher police official offence or office of the home ministry of India 

5. The amount of money in your account must be sufficient to support all the expenses of your trip, and you will have to submit the bank statement of 3 months. 

You can forward documents to your fiancée abroad for her signature and she can after signing return the documents to you for filing with marriage registrar office 

2) forward the documents by post 

3) apply for paper visa 

4) after marriage apply for x visa 

- Yes, you can forward the application to him for getting his signature etc.

-  The following documents are needed for registration of marriage :

The Notice signed by both the parties

• Receipt of fees paid along with the Notice
• Proof of residence of both the parties
• Proof of date of birth of both the parties, like birth certificate, educational certificate, passport etc.
• Affidavit of both the parties
• Copy of Passport of both the parties with valid Visa of the foreign national
• Two passport size photograph of both the parties.
• Documentary proof of staying more than 30 days in India of the foreign national.
• No objection Certificate or marital status certificate from the concerned embassy or consulate in India by the foreign national.
• Proof of residence and identity of all the three witnesses.

If one partner is residing in a foreign country then the partner who is resident in India will have to fill out the “Marriage Notice”  collected from the Marriage Registration Office of his/her choice in India and send it to his/her partner in the foreign country who will also have to fill it out. This “Notice” should then be sent back to the partner in India who will have to re-submit it at the Marriage Registration Office. After the stipulated waiting period of 30 days the marriage can take place in India. Under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 a certificate showing the signatures of the persons married, the registrar and the witnesses will be issued.

Madam, 

The said documents may be forwarded by any mode, however the postal mode would be better because it involved the other machinery/agencies of the govenrnent also. 

You can apply the same it’s not difficult 

Dear client,  

it's essential to check with the official Indian Embassy or Consulate in Ukraine for the most up-to-date and specific requirements for your visa application, as rules and regulations may change over time. Here are some answers to your questions:

Type of Tourist Visa: If you plan to eventually convert your tourist visa to an X-visa for marriage, it's advisable to apply for a regular paper tourist visa rather than an e-tourist visa. The e-tourist visa may have limitations on conversion.

Purpose of Visa Application: In your visa application, specify the purpose as "Tourism and Marriage."

Duration of Tourist Visa: To allow sufficient time for marriage registration and the conversion process, you may want to apply for a tourist visa with a longer duration, such as 6 months. The time interval between your outbound and return ticket should correspond to your intended stay. It's important to be honest about your intended duration of stay.

Accommodation: While the requirements may state that you need proof of hotel reservations, it's possible to stay with your boyfriend. In such a case, having an invitation letter from your boyfriend stating that you will be staying with him can be helpful. It's best to contact the Indian Embassy to clarify the specific requirements for this invitation, whether it needs to be apostilled, and whether an electronic version is acceptable.

Financial Requirements: The required amount of funds can vary, but it's generally expected that you have enough money to cover your stay, including accommodation, food, and other expenses. The specific amount may depend on your intended duration of stay and the cost of living in the region of India you plan to visit. It's best to have a reasonable amount in your bank account to demonstrate financial sufficiency.

Remember that visa requirements can change, and it's crucial to follow the guidelines provided by the Indian Embassy or Consulate in Ukraine when applying for your visa.

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