All American citizen & Foreign nationals (including commonwealth) require visas to enter India. Non U.S. citizens should check to see if whether they require a visa.

Jurisdiction:
We can only process your visa if you live in the New York areas:
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, US Virgin Islands.

Important Notice:
Frequent Visits - Tourist Visa Category & Non US citizen holding a Tourist Visa: If you intend to visit India twice in less than two months, special approval from the consulate will be needed and you must supply a signed letter stating that you will not be engaged in any business activities, study/ research or employment. The signed letter must also state that the purpose of visit is strictly recreation or to meet friends, relatives or associates. Below are the 2 forms needed:
 1. Re-entry Permission form.
 2. Permit Support Letter.

To read more click on FAQ questions regarding Frequent Visits for Tourist visa holders.

Requirements for obtaining a Tourist Visa:

• A passport valid for a minimum of six months from the date of intended arrival in India (with at least one blank page available).
• One Indian Visa Application Form, filled out online, dated and signed by the applicant.
• Two recent passport photos.
• A copy of round-trip ticket or an itinerary showing travel to and from India.
  Non- refundable tickets or reservation should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.
• A copy of your US Alien Resident Card for foreign residents and/or a valid visa or document to return from India to the US or to another country.
• Copy of Valid Drivers License or Utility Bill (Water, Gas, Electric or Sewage) with applicants Name & Address.
  Not accepted: Cell phone bill, Credit Card statement, Bank Statement or Lease. The address can not include a P.O. Box.
  For minors, a parent or guardian proof of address may be submitted.
• Minor Applicants: Minor applicants must have a copy of the vital page(s) containing the picture and signature page of both parents signed passports.
• Parents Information / Birth Certificate (copy only), now required, effective Jan. 22, 2010. 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.
• Tourist Visa Prohibitions: Applicants who meet the following criteria should apply for an Entry (X) visa, NOT a Tourist visa:
  • Persons of Indian origin.
  • Spouse and dependent children of a person of Indian origin.
  • For Spouse provide a Marriage Certificate & for Dependent provide Birth Certificate.
  • Spouse and dependent family members of a foreign national coming to India on long term visa such as Employment, Business, Research or Student.
• Persons of Indian Origin: Persons of Indian origins applying for an Indian visa are required to surrender citizenship of India immediately if not done already. Next day processing time will not be available, and the overall processing time will be increased.
• If the applicant has already renounced Indian citizenship, one of the following must be produced as proof:
  • A Certificate of Renunciation issued by a Consulate of India or
  • An Indian Passport that contains a stamp that specifically renounces the citizenship.
• If the applicant has NOT renounced their Indian citizenship, or cannot show proof, the following must be provided:
  • Completed renunciation form.
  • Renunciation fee of $175 paid with a separate Money Order payable to 'Consulate General of India'. If the applicant is applying in the Washington DC jurisdiction, the Money Order should payable to 'Embassy of India'.
  • Copy of the Naturalization Certificate.
  • Actual Indian Passport. If the applicant does not have the passport, the applicant must provide a police report that shows the passport as lost or stolen.
• Filled out & Signed our Passport & Visa Service Order Form.
• Type of Visas:
  • Tourist Visas:
    (a) 6 month validity - $73.00 (for US citizens).
    (b) 5 or 10 year validity (Only available if you have a Canadian, UK or USA passport & you were born in one of those 3 countries) NOT available for Airline Staff - $163.00.
    (d) Transfer of 10 year visa to new passport - $38.00. (Not available for Person of Indian Origin)
  • Business Visas:
    (a) 1 year multiple entry - $173.00 (for US citizens).
    (b) 5 years multiple entry - $253.00 (for US citizens).
  • Entry Visas for US citizens:
    (a) 6 months multiple entry - $113.00.
    (b) 1 year multiple entry - $153.00.

  (c) 5 years multiple entry - $233.00.

  For pricing on other catogary visas, please call our office.

• Letter of Employment, stating employee's name & title, contact in India, job description to be conducted in India, how long the employee has been working for the company, and assuming full responsibility for the applicant while in India.
• To obtain a 5 year business visa the letter from your company must explicitly state that you are requesting a 5 year visa.
• Sponsor Letter From Organization in India: A letter from the sponsoring organization in India on company letterhead indicating nature of applicant's business, probable duration of stay, state the validity of visa applied for (1 Year or 5 Year), places and organizations to be visited and also a guarantee to meet maintenance expenses etc. should accompany the application.

Processing Time for Re-Entry Permit: There is no guarantee that the permit will be granted. Only cases where the Ministry in India approves will be granted. The processing time is indefinite.