Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.
Tourist Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in India, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from India. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application. Application must be printed on separate sheets of paper, NO 2 sided printing will be accepted.
- 1 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo
- Additional Particulars Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- Drivers License. Please attach a copy of driver License.
- Visas are Jurisdictional. Must provide proof of US STATE residency.
- Visas for Minors Only: Copy of Birth Certificate No Originals(If not in English, it must be translated to English)
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
- AVS Submission Form (document can be found below).
Business Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in India, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from India. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application. Application must be printed on separate sheets of paper, NO 2 sided printing will be accepted.
- 1 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo
- Additional Particulars Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Additional Particulars Form.
- Business Invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in India. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of India, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, 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 single entry business visa).
- Sample of Business Invitation
- Business Letter. 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, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and 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.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
- Certificate of Incorporation from the Indian company issuing the invitation.
- Crew visas need Landing Permit
- Drivers License. Please attach a copy of driver License.
- Visas are Jurisdictional. Must provide proof of US STATE residency.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
- AVS Submission Form (document can be found below).
Conference Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in India, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from India. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application. Application must be printed on separate sheets of paper, NO 2 sided printing will be accepted.
- 1 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo
- Driver’s license. Copy of driver’s license or state issued ID, or ORIGINAL major utility bill (Electric, Water, Gas) for the most recent month, showing the applicant’s name and current address.
- Declaration Form. An original signed copy of the India Declaration Form.
- Conference Invitation. A conference invitation letter from the sponsoring company in India. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of India, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The conference invitation must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the dates of the conference, the subjects to be covered, and the names and addresses of the conference venues.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a single entry conference visa).
- Business Letter. 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, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and 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.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
Journalist Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in India, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from India. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application. Application must be printed on separate sheets of paper, NO 2 sided printing will be accepted.
- 1 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo
- Driver’s license. Copy of driver’s license or state issued ID, or ORIGINAL major utility bill (Electric, Water, Gas) for the most recent month, showing the applicant’s name and current address.
- Declaration Form. An original signed copy of the India Declaration Form.
- Additional Particulars Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Additional Particulars Form.
- Journalist Undertaking Letter. If not traveling for journalism purposes, a completed and signed Journalist Undertaking Letter form.
- Letter from Media Company in India. Journalists affiliated with a media company going to India for Journalism purposes OR for Tourism purposes are required to submit a letter from their company stating whether or not the applicant will be going for Journalism or Tourism only.
- Additional forms for Documentary Film Making. These forms must be provided if applicant is going to India to film a documentary:
• Application for filming Documentaries/Commercials in India
• List of Crew members and Cinematic Equipment
• Undertaking from the Indian Employer
• Signed undertaking for filming documentaries/commercials in India
Please follow the link here for instructions on how to provide these forms. - AVS Submission Form (document can be found below).
Student Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in India, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from India. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application. Application must be printed on separate sheets of paper, NO 2 sided printing will be accepted.
- 1 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo
- Additional Particulars Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- Driver’s license. Copy of driver’s license or state issued ID, or ORIGINAL major utility bill (Electric, Water, Gas) for the most recent month, showing the applicant’s name and current address.
- 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.
- AVS Submission Form (document can be found below).
Work Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in India, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from India. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application. Application must be printed on separate sheets of paper, NO 2 sided printing will be accepted.
- 1 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo
- Additional Particulars Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Additional Particulars Form.
- Declaration Form. An original signed copy of the India Declaration Form.
- Driver’s license. Copy of driver’s license or state issued ID, or ORIGINAL major utility bill (Electric, Water, Gas) for the most recent month, showing the applicant’s name and current address.
- Resume or CV. A copy of the applicant’s current resume or CV.
- Appointment Letter. Appointment Letter from the host company in India. Must state salary (minimum USD $25,000 per year) and location of work to be performed.
- Employment Detail Form. A completed Employment Detail Form, signed by the applicant. This form is available here.
- Tax liability letter. Please provide a copy of the Tax Liability letter from Indian company. (The letter must confirm that tax will be deducated at source by employer and deposited with tax authorities.)
- Undertaking Letter. Letter of undertaking from Employer in India clarifying/confirming the following:
(a) Whether the applicant will be employed by them full time during the period of assignment;
(b) An undertaking by the appointing firm taking full responsibility for the applicant’s professional conduct, activities while in India and repatriation, if ever necessary. - Justification Letter. Justification letter from employer explaining why no Indian national can be employed against this post, details of efforts have been made by the employer to find a candidate in India.
- Letter of Incorporation. Letter of incorporation from the company in India.
- Copy of Educational Qualification Certificate of applicant. Proof of Applicants educational qualifications and professional expertise. Proof of employment contract or engagement by the company/firm/organization in India, withch confirms that the salary to the employment visa applicant will be paid in India.
- Business Letter. 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, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and 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.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
Tourist E-Visa Requirements
- Passport copy. Please email a clear scan of the photo page and information pages of your valid, signed passport. The passport must also have 2 remaining blank pages upon arrival in India.
- Passport-type photograph. (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background. No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo.
- Completed Questionnaire (document can be found below).
- AVS Submission Form (document can be found below).
Business E-Visa Requirements
- Passport copy. Please email a clear scan of the photo page and information pages of your valid, signed passport. The passport must also have 2 remaining blank pages upon arrival in India.
- Passport-type photograph. (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background. No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo.
- Business Card. Please email a copy of your Business Card with your name, company name, company or business affiliation and contact information.
- Invitation Letter. Letter of invitation (from the company in India).
Please email a copy of your invitation letter with your name, company name, company or business affiliation and contact information. - Completed Questionnaire (document can be found below).
- AVS Submission Form (document can be found below).
Diplomat Visit Form
Visa Application Form
Add. Particulars Form
E-Visa Questionnaire
AVS Submission Form
Visa Application Form
Add. Particulars Form
E-Visa Questionnaire
AVS Submission Form
Instructions
Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:
Atlas Visa Services, Inc.
1751 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
Service Fees
| Fee Type | Duration | Processing Time | Consular Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist - Multiple Entry - Up to 10 years | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $285 | $125 | $410 |
| Business - Multiple 1 year entry | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $285 | $125 | $410 |
| Business - Multiple 5 year entry | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $285 | $125 | $410 |
| Business - Multiple 10 year entry | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $285 | $125 | $410 |
| Conference - Single/Multiple Entry 6 months | 30 days | 7-10 business days | $125 | $125 | $250 |
| Journalist - Multiple Entry 6 months | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $125 | $160 | $285 |
| Journalist - Multiple Entry 1 year | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $145 | $160 | $305 |
| Journalist - Multiple Entry 10 year | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $225 | $160 | $385 |
| Student - Multiple Entry 5 year | 365 days | 7-10 business days | $125 | $125 | $250 |
| Work - Multiple Entry 6 months | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $165 | $160 | $325 |
| Work - Multiple Entry 1 year | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $245 | $160 | $405 |
| Work - Multiple Entry 10 years | 180 days | 7-10 business days | $345 | $160 | $505 |
| Visa - Out of Jurisdiction | Duration of Visa | 7-10 business days | $285 | $125 | $410 |
| Tourist E-Visa - Single Entry | 30 days | 1-3 business days | $35 | $125 | $160 |
| Tourist E-Visa -Multiple Entry 1 year | 1 year | 1-3 business days | $50 | $125 | $175 |
| Tourist E-Visa - Multiple Entry 5 years | 5 years | 1-3 business days | $90 | $125 | $215 |
| Business E-Visa | 1 year | 1-3 business days | $110 | $125 | $235 |
Other Information
FedEx Options
- $45.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AK +HI – USA ONLY)
- $85.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
- $57.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)
