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Visa Guidelines
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Visa To India
Indian Missions Abroad are the right place to acquire your Visa to India. You may
seek student visa to India, employment visa to India, transit visa to India, or
an entry visa to India, from these Indian missions abroad. The Embassies of India,
High Commissions of India, and the Consulate Generals of India, will be happy to
help you get a Visa to India.
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VISA FEES and processing time: USD 40 for six months.
Processing time is 2 working days.
Payment to be made by Draft.
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RULES |
Visa for India is a must unless you are a national of neighboring countries like
Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives.
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HOW TO APPLY? |
- For a Visitors Visa you should apply at the diplomatic missions in your own country
of residence or nearest Mission en route.
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If your passport is valid for a minimum
of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India you should accompany
visa applications along with it.
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You will have a specified space to paste one photo
and do not forget to staple another on to the form (comes in handy while comparing).
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And in case you are applying for visa from a country you are not a national of (foreigner),
you need to submit proof of long term permanent residence in the country, which
is at least three years, from where you are applying.
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If you are a citizen of another
country, then a reference of your country of residence is needed for which there
is a additional fee and it would require extra time for processing.
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Documents required: |
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A letter from your sponsoring organization mentioning the nature of business, probable
duration of stay with itinerary.
A guarantee to meet all expenses incurred during
your stay.
Following documents are required to be submitted for visa:
1. Duly filled
application form/ Download Visa application Form a) Visa application form should
filled in legibly and clearly, in bold (capital) letters in black/blue ink only.
Incomplete and illegible applications may not be processed.
b) Name and other relevant
particulars should be filled in as per details in the passport in expanded form.
2. Passport: It should have a minimum validity of six months on the date of application
with at least two blank pages.
3. Photographs : 2 latest identical 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.
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
Cheque/Certified Cheque or Money Order made payable to the Embassy of India, Washington
(PERSONAL CHEQUES / CREDIT CARDS are not accepted)
6. Persons of Indian Origin applying
for a visa for the FIRST time on US passport must submit their Indian passport along
with the application form for cancellation and return. If the visa is required on
a new US passport booklet, either previous US passport or photocopy of Indian visa
are to be submitted with the application.
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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 .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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Studying in India: |
Student Visas are issued for the duration of the academic course of study or for
a period of five years (whichever is less), on the basis of confirmed admission
to universities/recognized colleges or educational institutions in India. During
this period you will not be permitted to change the purpose of your stay or your
institution.
While you are in Transit: |
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As a bonafide transit passenger you will be issued a visa for a maximum period of
15 days with single or double entry permit.
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Additional Informnation |
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Registration is compulsory within 14 days of first arrival in India if visa is for
more than 180 days.
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How to extend your VISA: |
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Any visitor who wishes to extend his visa, unless he is a tourist, is required to
contact the FRRO's personally (no clones please). |
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VISA FEES AND PROCESSING TIME: |
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USD 30 for extension of visa up to 180 days. USD 50 for extension of visa beyond
180 days.
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EXTENSION OF VISA IN DELHI CAN BE DONE AT:
Ministry of Home Affairs Director (F) Lok Nayak Bhawan Ist floor, Khan market New
Delhi-110003
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TIPS |
- Although a provision exists for the issue of a Temporary Landing Permit (TLP) at
the point of entry if you are traveling in transit through India, it is advisable
to obtain a transit visa prior to your arrival in India. It is issued for a stay
of 72 hours and is not available to all nationalities. The TLP is issued only to
those travelers in whose countries there is no Indian Diplomatic representation
at the discretion of the Immigration Capital. For this, a valid passport confirmed
onward air ticket and onward visa is a must.
- A special agreement has been made with
India and the SAARC countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and
Sri Lanka) to keep the visa fee to the minimum to facilitate the travel between
its people.
- There also exist bilateral agreements between India and some countries
like Argentina, Bangladesh, Hungary, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Poland, Romania,
South Africa etc. for gratis visa.
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