TOURIST REQUIREMENTS
- Color copy of US passport- can be e-mailed in JPEG of PDF formats
- One passport photo- must be e-mailed in JPEG format only
- One visa application form (click here to download)
- One AVS Order Form (click here to download)
- Copy of previous visa to India (if any)
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
- Color copy of US passport- can be e-mailed in JPEG of PDF formats
- One passport photo- must be e-mailed in JPEG format only
- Copy of invitation letter from Indian company
- Copy of applicant's business card- can be e-mailed in JPEG or PDF formats
- One visa application form (click here to download)
- One AVS Order Form (click here to download)
- Copy of previous India visa (if any)
INDIA E-VISAS
STEP 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ACCORDING TO THE PURPOSE OF YOUR TRIP
| Embassy Fees | Regular Processing: 3-4 days |
| Tourist (single entry 1 mo) | $30.00 |
| Tourist (multiple entry 1yr) | $45.00 |
| Tourist (multiple entry 5yr) | $85.00 |
| Business (multi entry 1yr) | $105.00 |
| AVS Service Fees | Regular Processing: 3-4 days |
| Tourist or business (single or multiple) | $200.00 |
| Trip Registration (optional) | $15.00 |
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Copies of all documents including passport copy must be e-mailed to us for processing. Original documents are not required. Visa approval will be e-mailed to you in 3-4 days. You will travel to India with a printed copy of the approval notice and your passport will be stamped upon arrival at the airport in India.
STEP 3: E-MAIL COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN STEP 1 FOR PROCESSING
COVID-19 UPDATE:India resumed issuing e-visas. Please follow instructions below.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS:click here
APPROVAL NOTICE WILL BE E-MAILED TO YOU IN 3-4 DAYS
STEP 4: RECEIVE VISA APPROVAL BY E-MAIL
*Please include our service fee and return delivery payment or a completed air bill. Incomplete payment, incomplete applications or documents and wrong application form will cause a delay in processing the above visa application.
** The service fees are non-refundable, once we receive your documents and start processing them. Embassy fees are non-refundable once your paperwork is submitted to the Embassy. Due to the high volume of applications being submitted, the processing times may be delayed by the Passport Agency and any Embassy. While such situations are beyond our control, we will do everything possible to accommodate your trip and will notify you immediately to let you know about the status of your application.
AMERICAN VISA SERVICE
STEP 2: CALCULATE FEES (Embassy fees + AVS Service Fees)
Quick facts about visas to India:
--India offers two types of visas. Use the instructions below to apply for an e-visa.
--Looking to apply for a visa sticker? Please click here
--US citizens qualify for tourist & business e-visas with the following validity: single entry 1 mo, multiple entry 1yr or 5yr
--All Indian visas are valid from the date of issuance
--AVS can process visas for all applicants nationwide regardless of jurisdiction
--For non-US citizens- not all nationalities are eligible for e-visas. Please call our office to confirm: 312-922-8860
--Please note, originals are not required for e-visas. Everything is done by e-mail.