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India Tourist Visa Requirements
Passport Information
U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, must have at least 6 months remaining validity from the day of entry into the country for which VISA has been applied for. If validity is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee's apply).
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Passport Information
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India Tourist Visa
- Valid passport with 6 months validity remaining
- 1-Visa application form, fully completed and signed ( please fill online and print )
- 2 identical passport type photographs, not more than six months old
- Valid green card or US visa
- Copy of the onward/return journey or itinerary
- Applicants must submit a photocopy with proof of residence/address that matches the address on the visa application exactly. Photocopy of state issued ID (Driver License or ID), or major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) must be submitted.
The following items are not accepted: cell phone bill, credit card statement, bank statement or lease. The address cannot include a P.O. box.
For minors, a parent or guardian proof of address may be submitted instead
- A copy of the birth certificate or school diploma is required
- ETS Order form Click Here
Please note: There should be a gap of at least 2 months between two separate visits to India on a Tourist Visa. For Tourist Visa holders who wish to visit India within 2 months of their last visit, an application for a Permit to re-enter India is necessary.
- The letter must highlight the urgency of the visit and the purpose of the visit must be for recreation/sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives/others (to be specified).
- They may not be engaged in Business Activities/Employment or pursuing studies/research, etc.
In such cases, registration would be required within 14 days of arrival.
5 year and 10 year visas are available only to US citizens under a bilateral arrangement.
All non-US passport holders are only eligible for up to a Six (6) month Tourist visa
Other Information
Short Term Visa Holders: For applicants who are not citizens/residents of the USA and hold a tourist or other short-term visa for the USA have a reference fee of $20.00 for reference to be made to the country of their original residence.
US Green card holders and those who have a US long term visa (3 years or more) will not be charged the reference fee. Applicants with nationalities including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, China, Slovak Republic and Czech Republic will be required to pay the reference fee of $20.00 regardless of green card or US long term visa status. In cases where prior reference is required, the processing time is usually longer.
Note that for citizens of Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, processing time is a minimum of 21 working days.
Online Forms
- Application form -
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"Please fill online" No hand written applications will be accepted at the consulate.
Processing Instructions
- Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:
ETS-Express Travel Services
10211 Pacific Mesa Blvd, Suite 401 San Diego, CA 92121
Toll Free Number: 1-866-376-1125, Fax Number: 1-858-225-0786
Email:
info@etsonweb.com
Your application will be sent in to the Embassy.
Fees for Express Travel Services
- $50.00 - Per visa/non-rush
- $75.00 - Rush
- $150 - Expedite Service (at the discretion of the consulate)
Consular Fees
- U.S. Citizens
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Duration of Visa
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Consular Fee
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Service Fee
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Total Fee
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6 Months Multiple Entry
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$60.00
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$13.00
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$73.00
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5 Years Multiple Entry
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$150.00
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$13.00
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$163.00
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10 Years Multiple Entry
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$150.00
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$13.00
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$163.00
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- Non-US Citizens
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Consular Fee
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Service Fee
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Total Fee
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6 Months Multiple Entry
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$40.00
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$13.00
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$53.00
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These fees are subject to change at any time by the Embassy.
Postage
- $20 Courier Service (Standard Overnight)
- $25 Courier Service (Priority Overnight )
- $40 Courier Service (Saturday Delivery)
- $55.00 Courier service (First Overnight)
We use only Fedex services
Please note: Fed-ex charges may vary by location.
For Further Information Contact
Consulate General of India
540 Arguello Boulevard
San Francisco, California 94118
(415) 668-0998
http://www.cgisf.org/
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Express Travel Services
10211 Pacific Mesa Blvd, Suite 401 San Diego, CA 92121
Toll Free: 1-866-376-1125, Fax number: 1-858-225-0786
Email:
info@etsonweb.com
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