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Tourist E-Visa

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Tourist Visa

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Business Visa

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Work Visa

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Student Visa

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India E-visas must be obtained prior to travel to India. No documents need to be mailed to PassportDepot for processing. You will receive an Electronic Travel Authority by e-mail. Biometric details will be taken upon arrival in India.

India e-Visa ETAs are double entry visas. When you first arrive in India and present the ETA to the Immigration Officer an e-Visa stampwill be endorsed in your passport. Your second entry to India must occur within 60 days from this date of stamping.

Only 2 ETAs may be issued within one year. If you are in need of more trips please apply for a visa at your local Indian consulate.

Scanned copy of United States of America passport: A clear scan of the information pages of your valid, signed passport. The passport must also have 2 remaining blank pages upon arrival in India.

Passport-type photograph: must be uploadd to your applicant profile.

Please note
Please note

India e-Visa ETAs are double entry visas. When you first arrive in India and present the ETA to the Immigration Officer an e-Visa stampwill be endorsed in your passport. Your second entry to India must occur within 60 days from this date of stamping.

Only 2 ETAs may be issued within one year. If you are in need of more trips please apply for a visa at your local Indian consulate.

Former citizens of India
Former citizens of India

Former Indian Nationals that have been Naturalized must provide copy of stamped Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate in order to apply.

Required ports of entry
Required ports of entry

Travelers must enter at one of the following airports: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh,Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum & Varanasi or seaports: Cochin, Goa, Mangalore.

However, travelers can exit from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India.

Persons with Occupation Related to Media
Persons with Occupation Related to Media

For journalists, writers, photographers, designers, and those who work with media; regardless of purpose in India, must apply for a Journalist Visa.

India Visa Form Download

After download and fill out this form can send to:

Passport Depot

1388 Haight Street

San Francisco, California 94117

Phone: 415-437-1388

Fax: 800-687-1388

Email: info@passportdepot.com

Consular Fees

Please choose one of the following TOURIST VISA that applies to you. This fee includes non-refundable processing and handling fees. To pay this fee, please include this payment along with Passport Depot Fees.

Type of Tourist Visa Consular Fees
Multiple Entry (6 Months) $73
Multiple Entry (1 Year) $98
Multiple Entry (10 Years) $163

Passport Depot Fees

Please send COMPANY CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK, MONEY ORDER made payable to “Passport Depot”. You may also pay this fee by CREDIT CARD by using the Customer Information Form.

Return Shipping Fee

To receive your passport for overnight return delivery, please add $49.00 (or $69.00 for Saturday delivery) to your check/money order or credit card payment to Passport Depot, or you may include your own Airbill with your FedEx Account number.

Indian visa application form. Completed application form for India will be prepared within 5 business hours of order submission, and emailed to you to download, print and sign. IMPORTANT: Please note that ALL 3 PAGES of your application require your original signature! Also please note that each page of your application must be printed SINGLE-SIDED only. Applications printed/signed double-sided will be rejected.

Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

Passport Photo: 1 Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.

Proof of Residency. Copy of driver's license or state issued ID, signed lease agreement, OR major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address. The address must not contain a PO Box. Address MUST match home address in your applicant profile.

Applicant must not wear glassesin their photographs.

PassportMUST contain at least two blank visa pagesin order for the visa to be issued.

Former citizens of India
Former citizens of India

Former Indian Nationals that have been Naturalized must provide copy of stamped Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate in order to apply.

To order a Renunciation Certificate with your visa application, see the list for full pricing details.

  • Completed and signed Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate.
  • Copy of Naturalization certificate.
  • Either the original Indian passport if you have it or a copy of your indian passport if you do not have it.
  • For a child 5 years and older, signatures of the child and BOTH PARENTS are required.
  • For child less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child and signatures of BOTH PARENTS are mandatory.
Additional required documents for minors (under 18)
Additional required documents for minors (under 18)
  • Application form. The minor must sign or print his or her name in the signature box under the photograph on page one. Minors that are too young to print their name should have their thumbprint stamped into the box in blue or black ink. The second page of the application form must be signed by both parents and the signatures must be NOTARIZED.
  • Birth certificate. A photocopy of the applicant's birth certificate. The birth certificate must be the "long form" certificate which shows the names and nationalities of the applicant's parents. Applicants born outside of the US who cannot obtain a copy of their birth certificate may submit a copy of an official document issued by Government authorities, provided it shows their personal particulars like name, date of birth, parents names, and nationality. Foreign language documents must be accompanied by a notarized English translation.
  • Parental Authorization. A Parental Authorization for Minors form from the Indian Consulate, signed by both parents. This form is available here. This form must be NOTARIZED.
  • Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
  • Parents' driver's licenses. A copy of both parents' driver's licenses.
Applicants of Iranian Origin
Applicants of Iranian Origin

Applicants born in Iran, whether they are no longer citizens or currently hold dual citizenship with Iran, should expect longer processing times/delays, be prepared to provide additional documents on request, and be aware that the Consulate may ask you for an interview at their request.

Persons with Occupation Related to Media
Persons with Occupation Related to Media

For journalists, writers, photographers, designers, and those who work with media; regardless of purpose in India, must apply for a Journalist Visa.

India Visa Form Download

After download and fill out this form can send to:

Passport Depot

1388 Haight Street

San Francisco, California 94117

Phone: 415-437-1388

Fax: 800-687-1388

Email: info@passportdepot.com

Consular Fees

Please choose one of the following TOURIST VISA that applies to you. This fee includes non-refundable processing and handling fees. To pay this fee, please include this payment along with Passport Depot Fees.

Type of Tourist Visa Consular Fees
Multiple Entry (6 Months) $73
Multiple Entry (1 Year) $98
Multiple Entry (10 Years) $163

Passport Depot Fees

Please send COMPANY CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK, MONEY ORDER made payable to “Passport Depot”. You may also pay this fee by CREDIT CARD by using the Customer Information Form.

Return Shipping Fee

To receive your passport for overnight return delivery, please add $49.00 (or $69.00 for Saturday delivery) to your check/money order or credit card payment to Passport Depot, or you may include your own Airbill with your FedEx Account number.

Indian visa application. Completed application form for India will be prepared within 5 business hours of order submission, and emailed to you to download, print and sign. IMPORTANT: Please note that ALL 3 PAGES of your application require your original signature! Also please note that each page of your application must be printed SINGLE-SIDED only. Applications printed/signed double-sided will be rejected.

Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

Passport Photo: 1 Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.

Proof of Residency. A copy of driver's license, state issued ID, copy of a signed lease agreement, or major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address.The address must not contain a PO Box. Address MUST match home address in your applicant profile.

Business Itinerary. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of India, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
  • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in India.
  • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
  • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.

Business Invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in India. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of India, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
  • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in India.
  • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).

Letter of Incorporation. Copy of the sponsoring company's Certificate of Incorporation from the Registrar of Companies in India.

Applicant must not wear glasses in their photographs.

Passport must contain at least two blank visa pages in order for the visa to be issued.

Former citizens of India
Former citizens of India

Former Indian Nationals that have been Naturalized must provide copy of stamped Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate in order to apply.

To order a Renunciation Certificate with your visa application.

  • Completed and signed Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate.
  • Copy of Naturalization certificate.
  • Either the original Indian passport if you have it or a copy of your indian passport if you do not have it.
  • For a child 5 years and older, signatures of the child and BOTH PARENTS are required.
  • For child less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child and signatures of BOTH PARENTS are mandatory.
Additional required documents for applicants who have undergone a name change
Additional required documents for applicants who have undergone a name change

Marriage Certificate: A copy of the Marriage Certificate if the applicant's name differs between the documents provided

Visa validity alert
Visa validity alert

Non-US citizens are strongly recommended to apply for the shortest duration available. The Embassy may issue a lesser validity visa at their discretion, regardless of the fee that is paid.

Persons with Occupation Related to Media
Persons with Occupation Related to Media

For journalists, writers, photographers, designers, and those who work with media; regardless of purpose in India, must apply for a Journalist Visa.

India Visa Form Download

After download and fill out this form can send to:

Passport Depot

1388 Haight Street

San Francisco, California 94117

Phone: 415-437-1388

Fax: 800-687-1388

Email: info@passportdepot.com

Consular Fees

Please choose one of the following BUSINESS VISA that applies to you. This fee includes non-refundable processing and handling fees. To pay this fee, please include this payment along with Passport Depot Fees.

Type of Business Visa Consular Fees
Multiple Entry(6 Months) $173
Multiple Entry(1 Year) $173
Multiple Entry(10 Years) $253

Passport Depot Fees

Please send COMPANY CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK, MONEY ORDER made payable to “Passport Depot”. You may also pay this fee by CREDIT CARD by using the Customer Information Form.

Return Shipping Fee

To receive your passport for overnight return delivery, please add $49.00 (or $69.00 for Saturday delivery) to your check/money order or credit card payment to Passport Depot, or you may include your own Airbill with your FedEx Account number.

Indian visa application form. Completed application form for India will be prepared within 5 business hours of order submission, and emailed to you to download, print and sign. IMPORTANT: Please note that ALL 3 PAGES of your application require your original signature! Also please note that each page of your application must be printed SINGLE-SIDED only. Applications printed/signed double-sided will be rejected.

Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

Passport Photo: 1 Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.

Proof of Residency. Copy of driver's license or state issued ID, signed lease agreement, OR major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address. The address must not contain a PO Box. Address MUST match home address in your applicant profile.

Resume. A copy of the applicant's current resume.

Employment Detail Form. A completed Employment Detail Form

Business Letter A letter from the host organization or company in India. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of India, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The letter should indicate the nature of work to be performed, the place of work, and the type and desired validity of the visa requested.

Appointment Letter. apointment Letter from the host company in India. Must state salary (minimum USD $25,000 per year) and location of work to be performed.

Letter of Incorporation. Copy of the sponsoring company's Certificate of Incorporation from the Registrar of Companies in India.

Disclaimer Form. An original, signed disclaimer form. This form is available here.

Former citizens of India
Former citizens of India

Former Indian Nationals that have been Naturalized must provide copy of stamped Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate in order to apply.

To order a Renunciation Certificate with your visa application.

  • Completed and signed Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate.
  • Copy of Naturalization certificate.
  • Either the original Indian passport if you have it or a copy of your indian passport if you do not have it.
  • For a child 5 years and older, signatures of the child and BOTH PARENTS are required.
  • For child less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child and signatures of BOTH PARENTS are mandatory.
Additional required documents for applicants who have undergone a name change
Additional required documents for applicants who have undergone a name change

Marriage Certificate: A copy of the Marriage Certificate if the applicant's name differs between the documents provided

Visa validity alert
Visa validity alert

Non-US citizens are strongly recommended to apply for the shortest duration available. The Embassy may issue a lesser validity visa at their discretion, regardless of the fee that is paid.

Persons with Occupation Related to Media
Persons with Occupation Related to Media

For journalists, writers, photographers, designers, and those who work with media; regardless of purpose in India, must apply for a Journalist Visa.

Work Visa Form Download

After download and fill out this form can send to:

Passport Depot

1388 Haight Street

San Francisco, California 94117

Phone: 415-437-1388

Fax: 800-687-1388

Email: info@passportdepot.com

Consular Fees

Please choose one of the following WORK VISA that applies to you. This fee includes non-refundable processing and handling fees. To pay this fee, please include this payment along with Passport Depot Fees.

Type of work Visa Consular Fees
Multiple Entry(6 Months) $173
Multiple Entry(1 Year) $173
Multiple Entry(10 Years) $253

Passport Depot Fees

Please send COMPANY CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK, MONEY ORDER made payable to “Passport Depot”. You may also pay this fee by CREDIT CARD by using the Customer Information Form.

Return Shipping Fee

To receive your passport for overnight return delivery, please add $49.00 (or $69.00 for Saturday delivery) to your check/money order or credit card payment to Passport Depot, or you may include your own Airbill with your FedEx Account number.

Indian visa application form. Completed application form for India will be prepared within 5 business hours of order submission, and emailed to you to download, print and sign. IMPORTANT: Please note that ALL 3 PAGES of your application require your original signature! Also please note that each page of your application must be printed SINGLE-SIDED only. Applications printed/signed double-sided will be rejected.

Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

Passport Photo: 1 Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.

Proof of Residency. Copy of driver's license or state issued ID, signed lease agreement, OR major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address. The address must not contain a PO Box. Address MUST match home address in your applicant profile.

Proof of Funds. Evidence of financial arrangements made for the duration of your stay in India.

Disclaimer Form. An original, signed disclaimer form. This form is available here.

Letter of Approval. A letter of approval from the relevant agency in India:

For medical or paramedical courses:

  • Letter of approval or no-objection certificate from the Ministry of Health, India.

For technical and engineering courses:

  • Letter of approval or no-objection certificate from the Ministry of HRD, India.

Exchange Letter If the program in India is affiliated with a US institution, a letter from the US institution with details of the exchange program, and stating whether credit will be earned.

Enrollment Letter. A letter from a recognized institute in India, including Indian Registration Number, confirming admission, course duration, and any other relevant details.

Former citizens of India
Former citizens of India

Former Indian Nationals that have been Naturalized must provide copy of stamped Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate in order to apply.

To order a Renunciation Certificate with your visa application.

  • Completed and signed Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate.
  • Copy of Naturalization certificate.
  • Either the original Indian passport if you have it or a copy of your indian passport if you do not have it.
  • For a child 5 years and older, signatures of the child and BOTH PARENTS are required.
  • For child less than 5 years of age thumb impression of the minor child and signatures of BOTH PARENTS are mandatory.
Additional required documents for applicants who have undergone a name change
Additional required documents for applicants who have undergone a name change

Marriage Certificate: A copy of the Marriage Certificate if the applicant's name differs between the documents provided

Additional required documents for minors (under 18)
Additional required documents for minors (under 18)
  • Application form. The minor must sign or print his or her name in the signature box under the photograph on page one. Minors that are too young to print their name should have their thumbprint stamped into the box in blue or black ink. The second page of the application form must be signed by both parents and the signatures must be NOTARIZED.
  • Birth certificate. A photocopy of the applicant's birth certificate. The birth certificate must be the "long form" certificate which shows the names and nationalities of the applicant's parents. Applicants born outside of the US who cannot obtain a copy of their birth certificate may submit a copy of an official document issued by Government authorities, provided it shows their personal particulars like name, date of birth, parents names, and nationality. Foreign language documents must be accompanied by a notarized English translation.
  • Parental Authorization. A Parental Authorization for Minors form from the Indian Consulate, signed by both parents. This form is available here. This form must be NOTARIZED.
  • Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
  • Parents' driver's licenses. A copy of both parents' driver's licenses.
Persons with Occupation Related to Media
Persons with Occupation Related to Media

For journalists, writers, photographers, designers, and those who work with media; regardless of purpose in India, must apply for a Journalist Visa.

India Visa Form Download

After download and fill out this form can send to:

Passport Depot

1388 Haight Street

San Francisco, California 94117

Phone: 415-437-1388

Fax: 800-687-1388

Email: info@passportdepot.com

Consular Fees

Please choose one of the following STUDENT VISA that applies to you. This fee includes non-refundable processing and handling fees. To pay this fee, please include this payment along with Passport Depot Fees.

Type of Student Visa Consular Fees
Multiple Entry (6 Months) $73
Multiple Entry (1 Year) $98
Multiple Entry (10 Years) $163

Passport Depot Fees

Please send COMPANY CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK, MONEY ORDER made payable to “Passport Depot”. You may also pay this fee by CREDIT CARD by using the Customer Information Form.

Return Shipping Fee

To receive your passport for overnight return delivery, please add $49.00 (or $69.00 for Saturday delivery) to your check/money order or credit card payment to Passport Depot, or you may include your own Airbill with your FedEx Account number.