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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: Proof of residential address in the United States (clear copy of applicant driver’s license, utility bill or phone bill.) Address on the document must match address on the visa application form. |
| 5 | Official Invitation: A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information. The invitation should also confirm the validity of visa applied for (1 Year, 5 Year or 10 Year). |
| 6 | Business Letter: Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the United States, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to India. Detailed contact information for the organizations to be visited must be included. The business letter must also state the validity of visa applied for (1 Year, 5 Year or 10 Year) and indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant. |
| 7 | Special Instructions: Persons of Indian Origin applying for a visa for the FIRST time on any US passport must submit their Indian passport and a completed Renunciation Form. Persons of Indian Origin who have held an Indian visa in a previous US passport must submit the expired/cancelled US passport. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visas are usually valid for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years based on consular discretion. 10-year business visas may be issued to business visitors who have set up or intend to set up joint ventures in India. Important: Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa.
How to Read an Indian Visa.
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| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service of 24-48 hour processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least two blank visa pages available for visa stamp(s) and expired or canceled passport with valid Indian visa. To transfer an Indian visa from an old passport to a new passport, both the expired passport which holds the valid Indian visa and the current passport MUST be provided. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: Proof of residential address in the United States (clear copy of applicant driver’s license, utility bill or phone bill.) Address on the document must match address on the visa application form. |
| 5 | Official Invitation: A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information. |
| 6 | Business Letter: Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the United States, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to India. Detailed contact information for the organizations to be visited must be included. The letter must request the business visa transfer and indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: When a visa is transferred from an expired or canceled passport to a new passport, a new stamp is issued but the visa validity does not change. The new visa will expire on the same date as the visa being transferred. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service of 24-48 hour processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: Proof of residential address in the United States (clear copy of applicant driver’s license, utility bill or phone bill.) Address on the document must match address on the visa application form. |
| 5 | Special Instructions: Persons of Indian Origin applying for a visa for the FIRST time on any US passport must submit their Indian passport and a completed Renunciation Form. Persons of Indian Origin who have held an Indian visa in a previous US passport must submit the expired/cancelled US passport. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visas are usually valid for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years based on consular fee paid. 10 year visas are issued to applicants of Indian origin/former Indian nationals. Important: Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa.
How to Read an Indian Visa.
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| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service of 24-48 hour processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: Proof of residential address in the United States (clear copy of applicant driver’s license, utility bill or phone bill.) Address on the document must match address on the visa application form. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted. |
| 6 | Special Instructions: Persons of Indian Origin applying for a visa for the FIRST time on any US passport must submit their Indian passport and a completed Renunciation Form. Persons of Indian Origin who have held an Indian visa in a previous US passport must submit the expired/cancelled US passport. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Transit visas are usually valid for use within 15 days of issue. They are valid for direct transit only, up to a maximum of 3 days. For a stay beyond 3 days in India, a transit visa is not the appropriate visa. Important: Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa.
How to Read an Indian Visa.
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| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service of 24-48 hour processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least two blank visa pages available for visa stamp(s) and expired or canceled passport with valid Indian visa. To transfer an Indian visa from an old passport to a new passport, both the expired passport which holds the valid Indian visa and the current passport MUST be provided. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: Proof of residential address in the United States (clear copy of applicant driver’s license, utility bill or phone bill.) Address on the document must match address on the visa application form. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: When a visa is transferred from an expired or canceled passport to a new passport, a new stamp is issued but the visa validity does not change. The new visa will expire on the same date as the visa being transferred. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service of 24-48 hour processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: Proof of residential address in the United States (clear copy of applicant driver’s license, utility bill or phone bill.) Address on the document must match address on the visa application form. |
| 5 | Official Invitation:
Letter confirming admission from an Educational Institution along with evidence of financial arrangements for stay in India.
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. |
| 6 | Special Instructions: Persons of Indian Origin applying for a visa for the FIRST time on any US passport must submit their Indian passport and a completed Renunciation Form. Persons of Indian Origin who have held an Indian visa in a previous US passport must submit the expired/cancelled US passport. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Student visas are issued according to the Letter of Acceptance from school in India. The validity of the visa may range from 6 months to 1 year depending on the length of the study program. Important: Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa.
How to Read an Indian Visa.
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| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service of 24-48 hour processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Special Instructions: The Embassy of India does not issue a "Crew" type visa. A "Business" visa may be issued to the applicant/crew member for flights to and from India. In the case of crew flying aircraft within India, an “Employment” visa is required. Please follow the instructions listed under "Business" or "Employment" visa as appropriate for your intended flight operation. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: A. Proof of Applicant’s Residency: A copy of applicant driver’s license. Please enlarge for clarity. Address on driver’s license must match address on visa application form.
B. Applicants within Chicago Jurisdiction only: One completed and signed Letter of Authorization
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| 5 | Official Invitation: Letters of invitation from the organizer of the conference in India as well as from the organization in the USA which nominated the applicant to attend the conference must be included. |
| 6 | Special Instructions: Persons of Indian Origin applying for a visa for the FIRST time on any US passport must submit their Indian passport and a completed Renunciation Form. Persons of Indian Origin who have held an Indian visa in a previous US passport must submit the expired/cancelled US passport. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Important: Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service of 24-48 hour processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: Proof of residential address in the United States (clear copy of applicant driver’s license, utility bill or phone bill.) Address on the document must match address on the visa application form. |
| 5 | Other Requirements:
Appointment Letter: A letter provided by the applicants employer certifying that the applicant has been offered a position with the company and outlining the nature and duration of the position.
Contract: A copy of the complete employment contract. The contract must contain details of the salary agreement and the signature of both parties.
Resume: The applicant's current resume.
Organization Registration: Proof that the organization is registered in India, provided by the Indian employer. |
| 6 | Special Instructions: Persons of Indian Origin applying for a visa for the FIRST time on any US passport must submit their Indian passport and a completed Renunciation Form. Persons of Indian Origin who have held an Indian visa in a previous US passport must submit the expired/cancelled US passport. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties.
Note: If you remain employed by the same company in India, and intend to stay beyond the validity of your existing visa, you must renew your visa in India. Applications for a second employment visa can only be submitted in the US with special Consul approval. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service of 24-48 hour processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: A. Proof of Applicant’s Residency: A copy of applicant driver’s license. Please enlarge for clarity. Address on driver’s license must match address on visa application form.
B. Applicants within Chicago Jurisdiction only: One completed and signed Letter of Authorization
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| 5 | Official Invitation: If you are intending to make a documentary in India, kindly contact the Press and Information wing in the Embassy. The contact details in the Press and Information Wing of the Embassy is sksharma@indiagov.org. Telephone: 202-939-7048. Processing time is usually a minimum of 3-5 working days. |
| 6 | Special Instructions: Persons of Indian Origin applying for a visa for the FIRST time on any US passport must submit their Indian passport and a completed Renunciation Form. Persons of Indian Origin who have held an Indian visa in a previous US passport must submit the expired/cancelled US passport. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Important: Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa. |
| | Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service of 24-48 hour processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond intended stay, and with at least two blank visa pages. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant. Application must be completed on-line, then printed and signed by applicant. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: Proof of residential address in the United States (clear copy of applicant driver’s license, utility bill or phone bill.) Address on the document must match address on the visa application form. |
| 5 | Official Invitation: Three copies of the letter from the sponsoring organization indicating intended destination in India, expected length of stay, and nature of work to be discharged should be attached along with a guarantee for applicant's maintenance while in India. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: This visa is issued at the discretion of the visa officer. Visas are generally issued for one entry for and allow a period of stay determined by the Indian Government. The visa will be valid beginning on the day it is issued. For example, a 6 month visa issued on January 1st would be valid until June 30th. |
| | Processing Time: The processing time may take up to 6 months or longer for the Consulate to determine whether the visa will be issued. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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