Conference visa will be issued for the duration of the conference and the travelling time. However, the delegates coming to attend conference etc. in India visa can combine tourism with attending the conference. Missions can, at their discretion, grant visas for the required period. Such visa shall not exceed maximum validity of Tourist Visa,i.e. 6 months subject to usual conditions applicable for grant of the Tourist visa. Visas to participants covered in the categories mentioned in sub-para (iii) of answer to Q.2 will not be granted for a duration longer than that may be specified by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs or the minimum period required.