Hours and Contact

Our Hours
  • Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 EST
Telephone
  • 877-393-3745 (toll free)
Fax Number
  • 202-747-6553

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India Visa Requirements

Quick Answer


NATIONAL PURPOSE OF TRAVEL VISA REQUIRED?
United States

Business

Yes

Tourist

Yes
 
Canada

Business

Yes

Tourist

Yes
 

NOTES FOR INDIA VISAS:

  • Maximum Stay: 90 days

  • May not be obtained upon arrival

  • Processing time: 3-15 days

  • Visa application must be signed in two different places (see application). Signature in upper right hand box must be signed entirely within the box. Signature CANNOT touch lines of the box! See example:

 


In addition to entry visas, special permits may be required to visit certain areas of the country. Areas such as North Eastern Frontier States of Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, border areas of Jammu & Kashmir, certain areas of Uttar Predesh and Rajastan, Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep are out of bound for foreign nationals. If you plan to visit any of these areas, apply for a permit well in advance, at least four weeks in advance.

The requirements, forms and formatting of this application are very, very stringent.  The India Embassy reviews each application carefully and will reject any application that does not meet their exacting standards. Please make sure that your passport is signed and that the signature on the India application is exactly as it appears on the passport.  Please do not hesitate to contact us directly with any questions or concerns.

Those persons of India origin have additional requirements.  If you are of India origin please contact us directly.  Additional requirements apply to those of India origin and processing times may be substantially longer.


Allied passport does not process OCI and other such long term India visas.  If you qualify for OCI ,or other similar visas, please contact the India Embassy directly.

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIA VISAS:
  • One completed India visa application. This application must be completed on-line, printed and then signed. (click for India visa application) Should you have any difficulties please contact us directly at 202-577-5684.
  • Two passport type photos (if you wear eyeglasses please remove for photo)
  • One copy of proof of residence (driver's permit)
  • One copy of your birth certificate if less than 18 years of age
  • Your actual passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond the completion of this trip and one blank visa page
  • If you don't have a U.S. passport please include a copy of your green card or U.S. visa and I-94
  • If you are naturalized citizen please include a copy of your naturalization certificate
  • One copy of flight itinerary
  • Company business letter - Generate one now and print on your company letterhead.
  • One invitation from host in India (may be a faxed or email attachment)
  • One Allied Passport & Visa order form (click here)
 
TOURIST REQUIREMENTS:
  • One completed India visa application. This application must be completed on-line, printed and then signed. (click for India visa application) Should you have any difficulties please contact us directly at 202-577-5684.
  • Two passport type photos (if you wear eyeglasses please remove for photo)
  • One copy of proof of residence (driver's permit)
  • One copy of your birth certificate if less than 18 years of age
  • If you are naturalized citizen please include a copy of your naturalization certificate
  • Your actual passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond the completion of this trip and one blank visa page
  • If you don't have a U.S. passport please include a copy of your green card or U.S. visa and I-94
  • One copy of flight itinerary
  • One Allied Passport & Visa order form (click here)

INDIA CONSULAR FEES:

India visa fees for citizens of United States

Type of visa

Maximum validity

Embassy fee

Processing time

 

Multiple entry tourist

up to 6 months

$ 76.00

10 business days

Multiple entry tourist

up to 12 months

$ 101.00

10 business days

Multiple entry tourist

up to 5 years

$ 166.00

10 business days

Multiple entry business

up to 12 months

$ 176.00

10 business days

Multiple entry business

up to 5 years

$ 256.00

10 business days

 

SERVICE FEES:

Service Fees Charged by Allied Passport

Process Time Allowed

Document Type

Service Fee

 

Standard Processing:

10+ business days

Visa

$ 45.00

Rush Processing:

6-9 business days

Visa

$ 60.00

Expedited Processing:

4-5 business days

Visa

$ 120.00

Emergency Processing:

0-3 business days

Visa

$ 200.00

 

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