I am about to travel for 35 days in India (arrival 15.7. at Kolkata) and I'd like to apply for the visa. I've filled out the online visa application form already, I just have a couple of questions before I schedule the appointment:
1. In the application there was a question about my father's occupation. Currently he is unemployed, mother is the one who is working. Since he is unemployed, under "Address of company" (which is mandatory to fill out), I've put my parents' home address. Is that ok?
2. On your page it says that for a tourist visa I should bring my hotel bookings. I have the inbound and outbound flight to and from India, but the hotels I planned to book once I arrive to the country and see in person which ones I like. Also, sometimes I will be staying maybe with my friends. How should I proceed i I don't have the hotel bookings?
3. Also it is required to present your itinerary. How should I do that? Simply give you a list of cities I plan to visit? I will book the specific train/bus tickets once I arrive to the country.
4. Last of all, one of the requirements is also a "Reference form." What does that exactly mean? Reference from whom about what?