Do I need a transit visa for flying to Bangkok through Delhi, India?

Apr 28, 2023
2 years ago
Koj***
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Update: thanks to ChatGPT it suggested I use the airport's address. However, it looks like my transit visa won't come in time. I booked a backup flight just in case. Huge waste of money ๐Ÿคข Let this be a lesson to anyone with a connecting flight through DEL! Get a transit visa well in advance just in case! ๐Ÿ˜ฃ

Help needed: I'm flying to BKK through India DEL-- and just learned I need a Transit Visa to transfer flights in India. The Indian government's evisa form is super confusing. Anyone know what to enter under "Reference"? I don't have anyone's contact info to put down here ๐Ÿ˜•
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The user is seeking help regarding transit visa requirements for flying from India (specifically Delhi) to Bangkok. They learned late that a transit visa is necessary and expressed frustration over their situation, particularly about needing to deal with a confusing eVisa application form. There are comments from others who have transited through Delhi and did not require a visa, suggesting that the requirements may vary based on nationality.
Steve ******
ive transited through DElhi before, and never had a visa
Koj***
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@Steve *****
for those trips did you ever have to go through security/immigration again?
Steve ******
@Ray ****
sorry i really dont remember about security, but not immigration.
Paul *******
What's your nationality? Without this information, it makes it difficult to give advice.
Lynnette *******
@Paul ******
I think if he leaves airside, passes immigration to check in for next flight, he's entered India and would need a transit visa.
Koj***
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@Paul ******
Canadian
Graham ******
I've transited in India a couple of times on a UK passport and no transit visa was necessary
Koj***
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@Graham *****
did you ever have to leave the "transit area" and go through customs again? This is what my kiwi.com app tells me
Graham ******
@Ray ****
No, I was transiting (one PNR) not transfering (separate tickets)
Koj***
ORIGINAL POSTER
unfortunately it seems I have to leave the "transit area" (where I can avoid getting a transit visa, i believe) to get to my connecting flight. So I think I need the transit visa still. Anyone else have to do this?
Alex *******
@Ray ****
Yes, that is your problem. You basically have to enter India, pick up you r luggage, then check-in newly. Which is why buying these Kiwi things is often not very smart. Also when flight times of the first flight are changed or there is a delay, you are screwed
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