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India

A country of southern Asia covering most of the Indian subcontinent. Aryans from the northwest invaded c. 1500 B.C., pushing Dravidian and other peoples to the south. Most of India was unified by the emperor Asoka in the 3rd century B.C. It experienced a golden age in the 4th and 5th centuries A.D. before being invaded c. 1000 by Muslims and later by the Mongol conqueror Baber, who established the Mogul empire (1526–1857). Various European powers established trading posts in the 16th and 17th centuries, with the British assuming authority over India in 1857. In the 20th century civil unrest led by Mohandas Gandhi led to the independence of British India and its division (1947) into the separate Hindu and Muslim countries of India and Pakistan.

  • New Delhi is the capital and Calcutta the largest city.
  • Population: 1,040,000,000.

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Required Items/Steps Checklist

# Description
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages for Indian visa stamps. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps.
2 One Online India Visa Application Form and one India Particulars Form per applicant completed on-line, printed and signed. Only on-line visa applications are accepted. Signature must be original on each visa application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.

NOTE:  Non US Citizens must also submit one completed Non US Citizen Form.

3 Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 Other Forms:

Proof of residential address in the United States: Clear copy of applicant's driver's license or utility bill. Address on the document must match address on the visa application form.

5 Letter Of Invitation from India: A letter of invitation from sponsor in India (either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the visa applicant and the purpose of travel to India. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information in India. The invitation should also confirm the validity of visa applied for (1 Year, 5 Year or 10 Year)
6 Business Letter - Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the United States, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to India. Detailed contact information for the organizations to be visited must be included. The business letter must also state the validity of visa applied for (1 Year, 5 Year or 10 Year) and indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant. For 5 year or 10 year requests, the letter must explain the need for future trips planned.
7 Other Requirements: Persons of Indian Origin are required to surrender Indian citizenship to apply for an Indian visa.

Applicants who obtained US citizenship prior to June 1st, 2010 must submit:
- Copy of the Naturalization Certificate proving citizenship was obtained prior to June 1st, 2010.
- Canceled Indian Passport. (If the applicant does not have the Indian passport, a police report showing that the passport was lost or stolen may be submitted. If the applicant does not have a canceled stamp in the Indian passport, a fee of $25.00 (this fee is in addition to the total payment on your Passport Rush order form).

Applicants who obtained US citizenship on or after June 1st, 2010 must submit: Proof they have surrendered Indian citizenship in the form of Certificate of Renunciation or previous Indian Passport containing stamp specifying renunciation.
If the applicant who acquired US citizenship after June 1st, 2010 can not provide proof that citizenship has been surrendered, the following is required:
- Completed Renunciation Form.
- Renunciation fee of $180 (this fee is in addition to the total payment on your Passport Rush service order form).
- Copy of the Naturalization Certificate.
- Actual Indian Passport. If the applicant does not have the Indian passport, a police report showing that the passport was lost or stolen may be submitted.
8 Special Instructions: Spouse and dependent family members accompanying the Business Visa applicant must apply for an Entry Visa (not Tourist Visa), for the same period.

To attend a conference/seminar/workshop being organized in India by a private company, a 3 month single entry business visa may be issued. To attend a conference/seminar/workshop being organized in India by any organization owned and controlled by the Government of India or State Government, UN or its specialized agencies and reputed NGOs, see conference visa requirements.
9 Special Instructions: For Applicants of Indian Origin: There are additional procedures and visa requirements for applicants of Indian origin. Please carefully review the requirements for applicants of Indian origin and include all necessary documents and fees with the visa application.
10 Complete the Passport Rush Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

India Business Service Form

 
Service Fees
     •Regular (8-10 day) Processing for USA Nationals $198.00
     •Regular (8-10 day) Processing for Non-US Nationals $198.00

Visa Validity

Visas are usually valid for 1 year. Visas may be issued for 5 or 10 years at the discretion of the consulate. 10 year visas are not issued in New York. Important: Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa.
 

Visa Processing Time

India visas are usually processed in 8 business days. Rush visa processing may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Indian Consular Fees page for details. Rush service is defined as any attempt made by Passport Rush to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the Indian embassy or consulate to process the visa.

 

How to read your Indian Visa.

 

In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).

Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

 

 

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