A valid passport and business visa are required for travel to India.
Send these documents to Travisa
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Passport Requirements:
Original passport and one photocopy of passport information and signature page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay in India, with at least two blank passport pages available for India visa stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Indian visas.
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India Visa Application Form:
One signed India visa application form plus one copy. - The traveler must sign their own visa application form, and signatures on the application must match the signature in the applicant's passport.
- The Indian visa application form must be printed on two pages, and signed on both pages. The applicant must sign under the photo on the first page, and at the bottom of the second page.
- This is an online application form. On the Indian Government website, select the orange button on the left that says "Regular Visa Application" to start the visa application form.
- Once you complete the visa application, please print the form. Do not make an appointment and payment at this time
Please read the India Visa Application Guide before you begin the online visa application form.
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Photo Requirements:
One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background. Glasses should not be worn in these photos; photos should not be stapled to the application.
OR - you can upload a photo when you place your order, instead of providing physical passport photos.
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Other Forms:
Additional Particulars Form This form must be printed out, completed and signed by all visa applicants.
San Francisco: The consulate will not accept forms that are handwritten. Type only. Questions that do not apply to the traveler should be answered specifically with "no". The Indian Consulate will not accept "N/A" or "Not Applicable" or "None" as answers.
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Certificate of Incorporation:
Copy of Certification of Incorporation from the inviting company in India.
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Letter Of Invitation:
A letter of invitation on company letterhead from the sponsoring company in India. This letter must be signed by an appropriate person in the inviting company, such as HR, Executive, or inviting business contact.The invitation letter must explain the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. Information on this letter must correspond exactly with the information provided on the visa application form and supporting documents, and must be signed and sealed on company letterhead by the host in India.
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Business Cover Letter:
Letter from the employer or sponsoring company in the United States, on company letterhead. This letter must be signed by an appropriate person in the applicant's company, such as HR, Executive, or direct supervisor of the traveler.The business letter must introduce the applicant, indicate the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly state 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. For 5 year or 10 year requests, the letter must explain the need for future trips planned; visa validity will be granted at the discretion of the consulate. Information on this letter must correspond exactly with the information provided on the visa application form and all supporting documents.
The Consulate of India requires an official business letter to support your application. To generate an India Business Cover Letter on-line, simply request this service and provide your information using the simple online form in your Visa Application Kit, which you will receive once you place your order.
Chicago: If a company address is included on letterhead, the address must match the visa application form and must be within Chicago jurisdiction.
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Proof of State Residency:
A clear photocopy of the applicant's driver's license or state issued ID is the best proof of address. The address on the ID must match the present address on the visa application exactly. Alternatively, the most recent major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage), or a copy of a valid/current lease containing both the landlord and tenant signature, may also be accepted.New York: If submitting a utility bill as proof of address the original is required, a photocopy is not accepted.
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Country of Origin:
For Applicants of Indian Origin: There are additional procedures and visa requirements for applicants of Indian origin, including applicants born in the US to parents of Indian origin. Please carefully review the requirements for applicants of Indian origin and include all necessary documents and fees with the visa application. For applicants of Pakistani origin: Travisa cannot submit an Indian visa application for Pakistani citizens and applicants of Pakistani origin. These applicants are required to submit visa applications in person.
For applicants of Sri Lankan origin: Additionals form for Sri Lankan nationals.
For applicants of Bangladeshi origin: Additionals form for Bangladeshi nationals.
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will provide your contact and shipping information, choose the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
Visa Validity:
Visas are usually granted for 1 year. Visas may be issued for 5 or 10 years at the discretion of the consulate. 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.
Visa Processing Time:
INDIA VISA FEE INCREASE AND POSSIBLE DELAYS TO VISA PROCESSING:
The Consulates of India across the U.S. have announced unspecified visa fee increases effective April 1, 2017. Because of these changes the consulates have warned of the potential for submission and processing delays. Please take these delays into account when preparing to apply for your visa application.
Houston: The Consulate of India in Houston is experiencing processing delays due to high seasonal volume. Some delays may occur with the submission and pick up of visa applications. Please take this into account when submitting your visa application.
The Consulates of India across the U.S. have announced unspecified visa fee increases effective April 1, 2017. Because of these changes the consulates have warned of the potential for submission and processing delays. Please take these delays into account when preparing to apply for your visa application.
Houston: The Consulate of India in Houston is experiencing processing delays due to high seasonal volume. Some delays may occur with the submission and pick up of visa applications. Please take this into account when submitting your visa application.
Register your trip with the US Embassy:
The US State Department strongly encourages American citizens planning international travel to register with the US Embassy(s) in the countries they plan to visit. Registration notifies the US Embassy in each country of your travel plans and enrolls you in the State Department travel advisory and warnings program. Feel more secure about your international travels by having Travisa register your trip with the US Department of State; simply complete the form on your visa application kit after placing your order.
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.
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