Revised Visa Fees
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The following rates of visa fee is effective from April 01, 2017.
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All fees mentioned below are in Euros.
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The visa fee is exclusive of Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) charges of Euros 3 and postal charges of Euros 2.5 (for returning the passport to the applicant by post) which will be charged accordingly even in cases of gratis visa categories.
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All visa fees once paid are non-refundable irrespective of the outcome of the visa application and duration granted. Fee should be deposited only after ascertaining all relevant details of the visa, as applicable to the purpose of travel.
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The duration and number of entries granted to the applicant will be solely at the discretion of the Embassy.
1. Normal Visa Fees Structure:
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Sr. No.
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Visa Type/ Duration/ Entries
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Fee in Euros
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1
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TOURIST VISAS (T)
|
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a.
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Up to 1 year (Single or Multiple Entry)
|
95
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b.
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More than 1 year and up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
|
190
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|
2
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BUSINESS VISAS (B)
|
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a.
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Up to 1 year (Single or Multiple Entry)
|
114
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b.
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More than 1 year and up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
|
238
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|
3
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ENTRY VISAS (X)
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a.
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Up to 6 months (Single or Multiple Entry
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76
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b.
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More than 6 months and up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)
|
114
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c.
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More than 1 year and up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
|
190
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|
4
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EMPLOYMENT(E) & PROJECT (P) VISAS
|
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a.
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Up to 6 months (Single or Multiple Entry)
|
114
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b.
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More than 6 months and up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)
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190
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c.
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More than 1 year and up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
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285
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5
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STUDENT VISAS (S)
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Valid for the duration of the course or 5 years whichever is less (Multiple Entry)
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76
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6
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MEDICAL VISAS (MED) & MEDICAL ATTENDANT VISAS (MED X)
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a.
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Upto 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry
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76
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b.
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More than 6 months and up to 1 year/Multiple Entry
|
114
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|
7
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CONFERENCE/SEMINAR VISAS (C)
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|
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Up to 3 months (Single Entry)
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76
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8
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JOURNALIST VISAS (J)
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Up to 6 months (Single Entry)
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76
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9
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RESEARCH VISAS (R)
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a.
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Up to 6 months (Single or Multiple Entry)
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76
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b.
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More than 6 months and up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)
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114
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c.
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More than 1 year and up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
|
190
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|
10
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MISSIONARY VISAS (M)
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a.
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Up to 6 months (Single or Multiple Entry)
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76
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b.
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More than 6 months and up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)
|
114
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c.
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More than 1 year and up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
|
190
|
|
11
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MOUNTAINEERING VISAS (MX)
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a.
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Up to 6 months (Single or Multiple Entry)
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76
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b.
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More than 6 months and up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)
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114
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12
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INTERN VISAS (I)
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Up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)
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76
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13
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FILM VISAS (F)
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Up to 1 year (Single or Multiple Entry)
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114
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14
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TRANSIT VISAS
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Up to 15 days (Single or Double Entry)
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19
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2. Restricted/Protected Area Permit: A fee of Euros 29 for issuing restricted/protected area permit except from Nationals belonging to Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, South Africa and Uruguay, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan.
3. Transfer of Visa:
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When Indian Visa affixed on an old passport is transferred on a new passport, a fee of Euro 5 will be charged.
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This fee will not be charged from the nationals of Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and of the countries mentioned below in point regarding Gratis Visas.
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In case of U.K. nationals, visa transfer fee is Euros 159.
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In case of Russian nationals, visa transfer fee is Euros 38.
4. Gratis Visas:
i) All types of visas will be issued gratis to the nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar and South Africa.
ii) In respect of Seychelles nationals, all types of visas except for work/employment visa may be issued on gratis basis.
iii) Only Business, Tourist and Transit visas will be issued on gratis basis to the nationals of Argentina. Normal visa fee is applicable for all other types of visas.Only Tourist visas will to be issued on gratis basis to the nationals of Uruguay. Normal visa fee is applicable for all other types of visas.
iv) Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) charges of Euros 2 and postal charges will be charged accordingly even in cases of gratis visa categories except from nationals of Myanmar. In respect of Myanmar nationals, Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) fee will not be charged. However, postal charges will be charged if they opt for return of passport via post.
5. Visa Free Countries: Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require visa to enter India. However, nationals of Nepal require visa, if they enter India from China, which may be granted gratis.
6. Visa fee for Pakistani Nationals: A fee of Euros 2 should be charged from Pakistani nationals for an Indian visa of all types.
7. Special Visa Fee Categories: In view of the existing bilateral agreements/arrangements, visa fee in respect of following countries will be as follows:
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Singaporean Nationals: The charges for Tourist visa (multiple entry) and valid for up to six months in respect of Singapore nationals will be Euros 24. However, fee for all other types of visas will be same as mentioned in normal visa fee structure.
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Japanese Nationals: A fee of Euro 1 for transit visa and Euro 8 for all other types of visas will be charged from Japanese Nationals.
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U.K. Nationals: The fee for U.K. Nationals for different types of visas will be as follows:
|
Sr. No.
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Visa Type/ Duration/ Entries
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Fee in Euros
|
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1
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TOURIST VISA (T)
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Up to 1 year (Single or Multiple Entry)
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154
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|
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More than 1 year and up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
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460
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2
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BUSINESS VISA (B)
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|
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Up to 1 year (Single or Multiple Entry)
|
230
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|
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More than 1 year and up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
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690
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3
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ENTRY VISA (X)
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Up to 1 year (Single or Multiple Entry)
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154
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For 1 Year to 5 Years (Multiple Entry)
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460
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4
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STUDENT VISA (S)
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Up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)
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218
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5
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MEDICAL VISA (MED X)
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|
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Up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)
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123
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6
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RESEARCH VISA (R)
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|
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Up to 3 years or duration of course (whichever is less)
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218
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7
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EMPLOYMENT VISA
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Up to 6 months
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437
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Up to 1 year
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475
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More than 1 year
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568
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8
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TRANSFER OF VISA
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159
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9
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TRANSIT VISA
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Up to 15 days (Single or Double Entry)
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84
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Nigerian Nationals: A uniform fee of Euros 238 will be charged for all types of visas valid for any duration from the nationals of Nigeria.
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USA Nationals:
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A fee of Euros 152 (inclusive of visa application fee) will be charged for tourist visa and business visa for a maximum period up to years from the nationals of USA
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Fee for all other types of visas will be same as mentioned in normal visa fee structure.
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In all cases of visas, an additional visa application fee of Euro 19 (except for tourist visa and business visa) will be charged from the nationals of USA.
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Ukrainian Nationals: The fee for Ukrainian nationals for different types of visas will be as follows
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Sr. No.
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Visa Type/ Duration/ Entries
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Fee in Euros
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1
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TRANSIT VISA
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15 days (Single/Double Entry)
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81
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Up to 1 year (Single/Double/Multiple Entry)
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95
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2
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STUDENT VISA
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|
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Less than 5 years (Multiple Entry)
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81
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3
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BUSINESS VISA
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Less than 1 year (Single/Double/Multiple Entry
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124
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1 to 5 years (Single/Double/Multiple Entry)
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238
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4
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EMPLOYMENT VISA
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Less than 6 months
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114
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Less than 1 year
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190
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Less than 5 years
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285
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5
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All other types of visas i.e. Entry Visa, Conference Visa, Journalist Visa etc.
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|
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Less than 6 months
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81
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Less than 1 year
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124
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Less than 5 years
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190
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6
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Emergency Visa fee
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81
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Russian Nationals: Normal visa fee schedule does not apply to Russian nationals. Service charges should be charged from the Russian nationals as per details given below:
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Sr. No.
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Visa Type/ Duration/ Entries
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Fee in Euros
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For all types of visas (Excluding ICWF and Postal Charges)
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-
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Single Entry
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38
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-
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Double Entry
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86
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-
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Multiple Entry
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114
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-
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Transfer of Valid visa
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38
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Sri Lankan Nationals: The existing rates of visa fees for Sri Lankan nationals remain unchanged. Details are as given below:
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Sr. No.
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Visa Type/ Duration/ Entries
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Euros
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1
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Transit Visa
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|
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15 days (Single or Double entry)
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10
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2
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Tourist Visa
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30 days (Double Entry)
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15
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90 days (Single Entry)
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15
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90 days (Double Entry)
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24
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6 months (Double or Multiple Entry)
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24
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3
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Entry Visa
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1 Year (Multiple Entry)
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24
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4
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Business Visa
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30 days (Multiple Entry)
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24
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90 days (Single Entry)
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26
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90 days (Multiple Entry)
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38
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6 months (Multiple Entry)
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76
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|
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1 year (Multiple Entry)
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76
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|
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5 years (Multiple Entry)
|
114
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5
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Employment Visa
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1 Year (Multiple Entry)
|
150
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6
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Student Visa (For institutions covered by bilateral agreement)
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1 Year
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41
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More than 1 Year
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77
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7
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Student Visa (For institutions not covered by bilateral agreement)
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77
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Mozambique Nationals: The visa fee to be charged from the Mozambique nationals are given below:
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Sr. No.
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Visa Type/ Duration/ Entries
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Euros
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1
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Tourist Visa
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|
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Single Entry
|
76
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Single Entry - Urgent
|
143
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Multiple Entry
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209
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Multiple Entry - Urgent
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285
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2
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Business Visa/Employment Visa
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Gratis
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3
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All other types of visas (except Transit and Student)
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Up to 6 months
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209
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Up to 6 months (in Emergency)
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285
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Up to 1 year
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285
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Up to 1 year (in Emergency)
|
285
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Up to 5 years
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285
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Up to 5 years (in Emergency)
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285
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Special Business Visa fees to be charged from nationals of following countries on reciprocal basis:
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Sr. No.
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Country
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Up to one year
(Euros)
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More than one year up to five years (Euros)
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- 1.
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Ecuador
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228
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304
|
-
2
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New Zealand
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124
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238
|
-
3
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France
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157
|
238
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-
4
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Australia
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205
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281
|
-
5
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Czech Republic
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181
|
257
|
-
6
|
Iran
|
262
|
338
|
-
7
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Ireland
|
190
|
266
|
-
8
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Philippines
|
209
|
285
|
-
9
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Poland
|
138
|
238
|
-
10
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Saudi Arabia
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205
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281
|
-
11
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Thailand
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190
|
266
|
-
12
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U.A.E.
|
395
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471
|
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Employment Visa Fees to be charged from the nationals of following countries on reciprocal basis:
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Sr. No.
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Country
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Visa Fee in Euros
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Up to six months
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Up to one year
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More than one year up to five years
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- 1
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Canada
|
143
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190
|
285
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- 2
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Ireland
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152
|
190
|
285
|
- 3
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France
|
129
|
190
|
285
|
-
4
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Denmark
|
119
|
190
|
285
|
-
5
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Australia
|
171
|
190
|
285
|
-
6
|
New Zealand
|
138
|
190
|
285
|
-
7
|
Thailand
|
152
|
190
|
285
|
-
8
|
U.A.E.
|
357
|
395
|
471
|
-
9
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Israel
|
950
|
988
|
1064
|
-
10
|
Iran
|
224
|
262
|
338
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l. Gratis Business & Employment Visa for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Applicants:
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Only Business and employment visas to the applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) will be issued on gratis basis. However, please note that Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) charges of Euros 2 will be charged from business and employment visas applicants as well.
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Fee for all other types of visas will be same as applicable as mentioned above.
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The list of 48 LDCs is as follows:
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Afghanistan
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Angola
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Bangladesh
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Benin
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Bhutan
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Burkina Faso
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Burundi
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Cambodia
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Central African Republic
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Chad
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Comoros
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Dem. Republic of the Congo
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Djibouti
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Equatorial Guinea
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Eritrea
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Ethiopia
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Gambia
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Guinea
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Guinea-Bissau
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Haiti
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Kiribati
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Lao People’s Dem. Republic
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Lesotho
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Liberia
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Madagascar
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Malawi
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Mali
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Mauritania
|
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Mozambique
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Myanmar
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Nepal
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Niger
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Rwanda
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Sao Tome and Principe
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Senegal
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Sierra Leone
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Solomon Islands
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Somalia
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South Sudan
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Sudan
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Timor-Leste
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Togo
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Tuvalu
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Uganda
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United Republic of Tanzania
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Vanuatu
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Yemen
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Zambia
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