A Indian Tourist Visa is given to those visiting India for tourism or other non-business related purposes.
Applicants volunteering, working with charities or working with non-profit organizations must apply for an Employment visa.
5 year and 10 year Tourist visas are available only to US citizens under a bilateral arrangement.
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. No Permit is needed if the visa holder is traveling to multiple countries on the same itinerary and the trip follows the itinerary exactly. The visa holder must carry a copy of the itinerary to show the Immigration Officer.
All non-US passport holders are only eligible for up to a Six (6) month Tourist visa.
Irrespective of the duration of validity of visa, on each visit maximum period of stay in India is limited to 6 months (180 days). Please note the visa is valid beginning on the day it is issued. So a 6 Month visa issued on January 1 would be valid until June 30.
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Passport: Provide your signed original passport book. NOTE: Your valid passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of your planned departure and have at least one blank page in it. The amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. If you do not have any blank visa pages in your passport, you must first amend your passport to have pages added. If your passport expires within six months, you must first renew your passport. We can assist you in obtaining a new US passport, renewing your current one, or obtaining additional visa pages for your current valid passport. We will secure your visa using the added pages or new passport |
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One (1) completed Visa Application Form: The visa application must be completed online. |
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Two (2) passport photos in color or black and white, front view and with a plain/light background, taken not more than three (3) months from the date of submission of the application. NOTE: Glasses may not be worn in the photos. |
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Proof of Travel: A copy of your round-trip tickets or itinerary. |
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Two (2) copies of the IAG Letter of Authorization
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Complete the IAG Customer Order Form |
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Proof of Address: Applicants must submit a photocopy of both sides of their state-issued Driver’s License or State ID. The address on the ID must match exactly the address written on your India Visa online application. For minors: Photocopies of the Proof of Address of both parents or guardians may be submitted instead. |
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For Minors Only: One (1) Copy of your Birth Certificate or any other government-issued document that shows your parents’ names, your date of birth and nationality. Acceptable documentation depends on your nationality at birth:
For Minors Only: Photocopies of the passports of both parents. |
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Proof of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship: If the applicant has already renounced Indian citizenship, one of the following must be produced as proof:
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Special Registration Instructions for Spouses and Dependent Children of Long Term Visa Holders | ||
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Visa Fees | ||
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If you need further assistance regarding what type of visa best applies to you, or have any other questions, please email us at info@globaltravelvisas.com or call us at 1-866- 727-7362
If you are a US citizen traveling to India, you need to obtain a visa before going on your trip. You should apply for an Emergency Tourist Visa for India if you are traveling to do business in India. If you are not a US Citizen, please check if you need a visa before making your travel plans.
The complex processing of business visas can lead to serious mistakes and misunderstandings, which can delay your travel plans and result in costly errors. Focus all your attention instead on the business goals of your trip, while we handle the rest of the logistics.
If you are applying for an Emergency Tourist Visa for India, IAG can offer expedited service. All services are limited to time standards of the Embassy/Consulate business hours.
Contact us today to get your Emergency Tourist Visa for India.