WTF India wants more doc than USCIS for a tourist visa

[antoneya 9]

On my way to Sri Lanka I have a connection in India and I just looked at the website and they want more documentation from me than USCIS asked me for my I-130, #######? What makes them so special??? I guess I have to play ball since I already paid for my tix, but this will be the last time I visit or fly through India...Anyway does anybody know how long it would take to get a visa from them, I'm a USC?

[sachinky 465]

My husband applied for an Indian tourist visa last July. He got it in 3 days.

[payxibka 10,045]

National U.S.A. (US) /Transit India (IN)

Destination Sri Lanka (Republic) (LK)

ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW

India (IN)

Visa required, except for Those holding a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card. Note: the PIO must not be confused with the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card .

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Those continuing their journey within 24 hours, on first available connection to a third country and holding confirmed onward ticket. Leaving the airport transit area is not allowed. Note: international transfer facilities are very limited at most Indian airports.

Passengers in transit through airports with limited facilities will need to be escorted to their connecting flight. Please contact carrier(s) concerned to check if transit is possible.

http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/plan_flight/international_travel_information/visa_passport_information/index.jsp

[antoneya 9]

National U.S.A. (US) /Transit India (IN)

Destination Sri Lanka (Republic) (LK)

ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW

India (IN)

Visa required, except for Those holding a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card. Note: the PIO must not be confused with the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card .

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Those continuing their journey within 24 hours, on first available connection to a third country and holding confirmed onward ticket. Leaving the airport transit area is not allowed. Note: international transfer facilities are very limited at most Indian airports.

Passengers in transit through airports with limited facilities will need to be escorted to their connecting flight. Please contact carrier(s) concerned to check if transit is possible.

http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/plan_flight/international_travel_information/visa_passport_information/index.jsp

Thanks for the info this may solve my problem...I will look into this.