This service is not
available for visa applications sent by mail. You may wish to enquire
from the concerned officer about arrangements for such emergency
service. The decision of the consular officer in this matter shall
be final.
Following documents are required to be submitted for visa:
1. Visa application Form
Kindly use a pen/ball pen only to fill up the visa application form
legibly and clearly, in bold (capital) letters. Incomplete and illegible
applications may not be processed.
Name and other relevant particulars should be filled as per details
in the passport.
2. Passport, it should have a minimum validity
of six months.
3. Photographs; 2 latest passport size photographs
(black/white or color) depicting front pose against light background
4. Supporting documents, if the visa being applied
for is other than a Tourist Visa, the visa application should be
accompanied with supporting documents on type of visa applied for.
5. Visa Fee, Please see "Fee Schedule"
for the amount of fee. In case the applications are deposited in
person at the counter, visa fee can be paid in cash or by Cashier's
Check/Certified Check or Money Order made payable to the Embassy
of India, Washington.
Type Of Visa
TOURIST VISA: Valid for 6 months to 10 years.
Ten (10) year visa is available only to US citizens under a bilateral
arrangement. Irrespective of the duration of validity of visa, on
each visit maximum period of stay in India is limited to 6 months
(180 days). Multiple entry visas are given.
TRANSIT VISA: Valid for single/double entry for
a maximum stay of 15 days for bona fide transit purpose only. A
copy of the airline ticket needs to be enclosed.
ENTRY VISA: Valid for six months to five years
stay with multiple entry is given only to persons of Indian origin.
However, members of the family of a person employed in India are
also eligible for Entry visa.
BUSINESS VISA: Valid for six month or one/more
years with multiple entries. However, the period of stay in India
(for each visit) under this category is limited to six months only.
A letter from the sponsoring organization indicating nature of applicant's
business, probable duration of stay, validity of visa, places and
organizations to be visited and also a guarantee to meet maintenance
expenses etc. should accompany the application. Business visa valid
for ten years with multiple entries is available to foreign businessmen
who have set up or intend to set up joint ventures in India.
EMPLOYMENT VISA: An appointment letter, contract
letter, applicant's resume and proof that the organization is registered
in India are required. Duration of visa would depend on the period
of the contract.
STUDENT VISA: (Valid for the period of study in
India). Multiple-entry visas are given to bona fide students to
pursue regular studies at recognized institutions in India. A letter
confirming admission from such an institution along with evidence
of financial arrangements for stay in India should accompany the
application. In case of admission in medical or paramedical courses
in India, a letter of Approval or No objection certificate from
the Ministry of Health, Government of India, is also required. Similarly,
for admission to graduate or post-graduate courses in engineering/
technical institutions in India, a letter of approval or a No objection
certificate from the Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department
of Education) is required.
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