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India Visa Information

Do US citizens require a visa?

YES, for business and tourism

VISA APPLICATION

Indian visas are completed on line. Follow the link to create the application.

VISA INSTRUCTIONS & ORDER FORM

The latest and most up to date forms and instructions for Indian visas, down-loadable in the PDF format. (Washington, DC)

CONSULAR JURISDICTION:

Where you process your Indian visa depends on what state you live in, Click to reference Indian visa requirements by state.

EMBASSY DIRECTORY INDIA

A listing of foreign consulates in India, contact information and phone numbers



Required Visa Materials for all Travelers to India



Your original valid signed passport. It must have two blank visa pages facing each other and more than six months before expiry.

Non-US citizens must provide a copy of their Alien Registration Card (A.R.C.) or U.S. Visa and I-94.



One completed and signed visa application form, filled in online at https://indian-visa.com/expedite/application/form. Your signature must match that on your passport. If you would prefer to have a G3 Visa Consultant complete your application to ensure accuracy and acceptability, please email India@g3visas.com to request our Concierge Service.

Two passport-style (2"x2") photographs taken within the last 6 months, on photo paper and with a plain white background. Do not wear glasses in the photograph.


Copy of a valid driver's license or utility bill showing your home address as listed on your application.

Copy of flight itinerary

Copy of your birth certificate showing both parents' names. Do not send the original document. If the birth certificate is not in English, it must be accompanied by a notarized translation


Additional Information for Business Travelers to India


A business letter from their U.S. company. This letter must explain the purpose of the trip and provide a financial guarantee, and specify the visa duration that is requested. For 5 year visa requests, the letter must explain why a 5 year visa is necessary, including the dates and descriptions of planned future meetings over at least the next three years. The letter must be on letterhead and have an original signature of a representative of the company other than the applicant. A sample is attached.

A letter of invitation from the organization to be visited in India, specifying the visa duration requested. Faxes or scanned copies are acceptable.



















Indian Visa Processing Times & Fees Information




































Visa Type
5 Business Days
10 Business Days
15 Business Days

Tourist, 6 Month Multiple Entry $108.00
$108.00
$73.00

Tourist, 5 Year Multiple Entry* N/A
$218.00
$193.00

Business, 1 Year Multiple Entry** $193.00
$173.00
$173.00

Business, 5 Year Multiple Entry** N/A
$273.00
$253.00

Visa Transfer
$38.00
$38.00
$38.00

Reference Fee for Non-US Citizens Add $20.00 to fees
Add $20.00 to fees
Add $20.00 to fees


















Fees For Service



















Visa Type
5 Business Days
10 Business Days
15 Business Days

Tourist or Visa Transfer
$115.00
$90.00
$70.00

Business**
$140.00
$100.00
$80.00

Official (U.S. Government)
$125.00
$95.00
$85.00


Consular Jurisdictions for Indian Visas



The embassy is embassy of India and it's consulates in the USA enforce jurisdiction. This means that you need to demonstrate residency as part of your application packet. The embassy is taking a copy of a driver's license or a utility bill as proof of residency.


Be advised the Embassy of India's requirements and processing times very according to jurisdiction. Please refer to the map graphic to determine which Indian visa office you should apply through.


Consular Jurisidictions Embasy of India USA


Visa Instructions by Jurisdiction



Click on the location for visa instructions specific to your location




Washington,DC  - Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Kentucky, North & South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia & Bermuda

New York, NY  - Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico, USVI

Chicago, IL - Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Missouri, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin

Houston, TX  - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma,

San Francisco CA  - Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii,Idaho, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Washington



Embassy Directory


As part of our commitment to being a resource for international travelers we are providing contact details for embassies and consulates.

Foriegn Embassy & Consulates in India

Includes contact information for the US embassy as wellas other nation's located in India

Indian Consulates around the world

Includes a list of Indian consulates located around the world.