Requirements to obtain VISA to enter India Passport Information

Passport must have a minimum validity of six months from the date of application with at least two blank visa pages. Last 2 amendment pages are not acceptable. Must be the actual passport not a copy because your India visa will be stamped in the actual passport.

India Tourist Visa Please complete one India visa application form. Click Here After the application has been completed, please print and sign the application. Please be sure that there is a bar-code present on the bottom of page 1 when the application prints. It is very important that the following fields are filled in correctly, otherwise the application will not be accepted

Indian Mission: ( the applicant’s jurisdiction )

Surname: This is your last name as on your passport.

Given Name: This is your first name and middle name (if applicable) as on your passport. Each name should be separated by a space.

Passport No.: Passport number as on your passport.

Date of Expiry: Passport expiration date as on your passport (DD/MM/YYYY format).

Period of Visa: 120 months Multiple Entry (U.S. Passport holders ONLY)

The application should be printed on 2 separate sheets of paper, no front to back print out will be accepted. Please make sure that the application form prints completely with the port of entry and exit along with the bar code at the bottom of page 1. Signature The India Visa application has 2 places for signature. The following sections must be signed correctly Page 1:

Each applicant must sign COMPLETELY inside the box on Page 1 below their picture. If any part of the signature is outside of the box, the application will be rejected. Page 2: The applicant must sign at the bottom of Page 2 Please complete the Additional Particulars Form (all Additional Particulars Forms that are submitted as part of the India Visa Application process must read either YES or NO. Entries of “N/A” will be automatically rejected. If the question requires

you to be specific or elaborate further (Nationality, Name of Spouse) that is fine, but the answers must be concise.)-

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Non-U.S. Citizen Form – Click Here

Parental Authorization Form for Minors – Click Here

Digital Image of Visa Photo and Signature Photograph One latest 2×2 inch passport size photographs ( color) depicting front pose against white background on photographic paper is required.

No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo. Using glue or paste, affix the photo to the India Visa Application. Do NOT staple the photo. Visa Status If you are a non-US citizen, then you must provide a copy of one of the following: your Permanent Resident Card (both sides), Employment

authorization card or copy of page showing H1 / H4, L1/L2, F1/F2, J1/J2 etc. Non-US passport holder parents who are applying for their kids must

also provide US visa status. Proof of Address Applicants must submit a photocopy with proof of residence/address that matches the present address on the visa application exactly. Photocopy of state issued ID (Driver License or ID), major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) or a copy of a valid/current lease containing both the landlord and tenant signatures must be submitted to avail India Visa. Do not cut your drivers license copy down to a smaller size. Please leave the copy on regular sized paper. The following items are not accepted: cell phone bill, credit card statement or bank statement. The address cannot include a P.O. box. (All pages of utility bill is required).

For College/University students living on campus in university housing/dormitories, a letter from your institution on the institution’s

letterhead explaining the exact address that you presently reside in will suffice.

letterhead explaining the exact address that you presently reside in will suffice. If the applicant is a student, retired, self-employed / freelancer or house-wife, bank statement for the last three months is required to be

submitted.

submitted. Traveler must provide itinerary or copy of the airline ticket.

Photocopy of the birth certificate is not required However the consulate/embassy reserves the right to request a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate at any time. Proof of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship for applicant’s of Indian origin If the applicant has already renounced Indian citizenship, one of the following must be provided as proof: A certificate of renunciation

issued by a Consulate of India The applicant’s cancelled Indian passport with stamp stating the passport is cancelled due to obtaining U.S.(or any non Indian country) citizenship. For Minors Only Copy of Birth Certificate: a photocopy of the birth certificate or any government issued document that shows parents name, date of birth and nationality. Depending on your nationality at birth, these are the documents that are accepted.

US Born: Only birth certificates are accepted for applicants born in the US.

Indian Born: Those born in India can use their birth certificate, old Indian passport or school leaving certificate.

All Others: Those not born in the US or India should submit a birth certificate or any government document from the country of origin that

has parents name, date of birth and nationality. Must be translated into English and notarized.

has parents name, date of birth and nationality. Must be translated into English and notarized. Parents’ Passport Copies: A copy of the vital page(s) containing the picture and signature page of both parents signed passports.

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5 year business and 10 year tourist visas are available only to U.S. citizens under a bilateral arrangement. All non-US passport holders are only eligible for up to a Six (6) month Tourist visa Other Information Third parties are no longer allowed to pick up passports on behalf of the traveler once the visa is ready. After the India visa is issued, the passport will be shipped by the visa center directly to the same home address listed on the visa application form as proof of their residency. The visa center will create the return air bill and email the tracking number to the traveler for overnight delivery.

India Business Visa Please complete one India visa application form. Click Here After the application has been completed, please print and sign the application. Please be sure that there is a bar-code present on the bottom of page 1 when the application prints.

It is very important that the following fields are filled in correctly, otherwise the application will not be accepted Indian Mission: ( the applicant’s jurisdiction )

Surname: This is your last name as on your passport.

Given Name: This is your first name and middle name (if applicable) as on your passport. Each name should be separated by a space.

Passport No.: Passport number as on your passport.

Date of Expiry: Passport expiration date as on your passport (DD/MM/YYYY format).

The application should be printed on 2 separate sheets of paper, no front to back print out will be accepted. Please make sure that the application form prints completely with the port of entry and exit along with the bar code at the bottom of page 1. Signature The India Visa application has 2 places for signature. The following sections must be signed correctly

Page 1: Each applicant must sign COMPLETELY inside the box on Page 1 below their picture. If any part of the signature is outside of the box, the application will be rejected. Page 2: The applicant must sign at the bottom of Page 2 Please complete the Additional Particulars Form- (all Additional Particulars Forms that are submitted as part of the Visa Application process must read either YES or NO. Entries of “N/A” will be automatically rejected. If the question requires you to be specific or elaborate further (Nationality, Name of Spouse) that is fine, but the answers must be concise.) – Click Here Non-U.S. Citizen Form – Click Here

Digital Image of Visa Photo and Signature Photograph One latest 2×2 inch passport size photographs (color) depicting front pose against white background on photographic paper is required. No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo. Using glue or paste, affix the photo to the India Visa Application. Do not staple the photo. Visa Status If you are a non-US citizen, then you must provide a copy of one of the following: your Permanent Resident Card (both sides), Employment authorization card or copy of page showing H1 / H4, L1/L2, F1/F2, J1/J2 etc. Non-US passport holder parents who are applying for their kids must also provide US visa status. Non-US citizens applying for Business visas must meet a minimum of 2 years living in the US on a long term visa or permanent resident card. Otherwise, the applicant must apply in their country of permanent residence. (Non US Citizens – Permanent Resident/Green Card Holders Only) Proof of Address Applicants must submit a photocopy with proof of residence/address that matches the present address on the visa application exactly. Photocopy of state issued ID (Driver License or ID), major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) or a copy of a valid/current lease containing both the landlord and tenant signatures must be submitted. Do not cut your drivers license copy down to a smaller size. Please leave the copy on regular sized paper. The following items are not accepted: cell phone bill, credit card statement or bank statement. The address cannot include a P.O. box. (All pages of utility bill is required). Letter of Incorporation It is mandatory to provide letter of incorporation from the company in India. Sponsor Letter From Organization in India Please include a letter from the sponsoring organization in India on company letterhead indicating the nature of applicant’s business, probable duration of stay, the validity of India visa applied for (12 or 60 Months), places and organizations to be visited. Sponsor Letter From Parent Company in USA Please include a letter from the parent sponsoring organization in the United States on company letterhead indicating the nature of the applicant’s business, probable duration of stay, validity of India visa applied for (12 or 60 Months), places and organizations to be visited, and a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses. Traveler must provide itinerary or copy of the airline ticket:

Photocopy of the birth certificate is not required. However the consulate/embassy reserves the right to request a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate at any time.

Proof of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship for applicant’s of Indian origin:

If the applicant has already renounced Indian citizenship, one of the following must be provided as proof: A certificate of renunciation issued by a Consulate of India OR The applicant’s cancelled Indian passport with stamp stating the passport is cancelled due to obtaining U.S. (or any non Indian country) citizenship. ETS Order form Click Here E-Visa US passport holders and citizens of certain countries are eligible to apply for the e-visa. The e-visa is less expensive and processed in less time . The process will be done completely online.

and processed . The process will be done completely online. e-Visa fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application, and is not dependent on Grant or Rejection of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).

The applicant may apply for the e-visa and obtain it remotely. Click here to start the application.

Click here to start the application. ETS charges a fee of $99.00 to complete the application. Processing Instructions Please forward the completed requirements as detailed above to: Express Travel Services 5755 Oberlin Drive, Suite 301

San Diego, CA 92121

Toll Free : 1-866-376-1125

info@etsonweb.com Your application will be sent in to the Embassy. Your application will be sent in to the Embassy. Fees for Express Travel Services $99.00 – Regular Processing (12-14 business days )

$150.00 – Expedite Processing (7-8 business days) ETS will charge a fee of $25.00 to complete the application forms. Consular Fees Tourist Visa U.S. Citizens Duration of Visa Consular Fee Service Fee Total Fee Business Visa Duration of Visa Consular Fee Service Fee Total Fee All consular and processing fees are NONREFUNDABLE, even if a visa is denied or if a visa is issued for a shorter period of time than sought by the applicant. Please note – ETS charges a $5.00 fee to make money order for consular charges. Consular fees are subject to change at any time by the Embassy.

Postage $30.00 Courier Service (Priority Overnight)

$25.00 Courier Service (Standard Overnight )

$45.00 Courier Service (Saturday Delivery)

$75.00 Courier Service (First Overnight)