TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS:

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 Indian Visa Application Form: One India visa application 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. 3 Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background. Chicago, San Francisco and Washington DC jurisdictions: no glasses may be worn in these photos; photos should not be stapled to the application. 4 Other Forms: Proof of Residential Address: Clear copy of applicant's driver's license, utility bill or phone bill. Address on the document must match address on the visa application form. 5 Minors: A copy of the child's birth certificate and a copy of both parents' signed passports must be submitted. The visa application must be signed by both parents. A copy of a parent's driver's license or utility bill can be used for proof of residential address in the US. 6 Other Requirements: Indian visas allow multiple entries into the country, however, there must be a gap of at least 2 months between two visits to the country on a Tourist Visa. 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 other applicants seeking permission to enter India multiple times within two months must submit the following: Letter of Request: A letter addressed to the appropriate Indian Consulate seeking permission and highlighting the urgency of the visit. The letter should also provide a detailed explanation of the reason for visiting more than once within two months, the purpose of journey and the expected dates of travel. The specific purpose of visit must be clearly indicated, for example: for recreation/sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives/others (to be specified), and not for engagement in business activities, employment or pursuing studies, research, etc. Re-Entry Exemption Form: Completed and signed by the applicant.

Fee: The Indian Consulate charges an additional fee of $25 with all re-entry requests. This fee is non-refundable even when re-entry permission is not granted. Please Note: Re-entry permission is granted on only very rare, urgent cases. 7 Special Instructions: For Applicants of Indian Origin; Applicants 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: - Fee of $25.00 (this fee is in addition to the total payment on your Travisa order form). - 2 original completed Renunciation Forms. 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: - 2 original completed Renunciation Forms. - Renunciation fee of $180 (this fee is in addition to the total payment on your Travisa order form). - Copy of the Naturalization Certificate. - Actual Indian Passport. If the applicant does not have the Indian passport, the following in addition to all items listed above is required: - An Affidavit of Loss. - A copy of birth certificate or school leaving certificate. Applicants of Indian origin within San Francisco jurisdiction in all cases must submit: Proof of lawful entry into the United States. This proof can be submitted in one of the following ways: - If submitting original Indian passport used on first lawful entry into the US, copy of entry stamps showing the visa category granted (ARC stamps are not acceptable) OR - A copy of Employment Authorization Card OR - Original I-130 petition and supporting documents including approval notices provided at the time of obtaining visa status. Applicants of Indian origin within Houston jurisdiction in all cases must submit: Copy of the Naturalization Certificate.

8 Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's 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).

Click here for India Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options India Visa Validity: Visas are usually valid for multiple entries for a period of 6 months or 5 years based on consular fee paid. 10 year visas are issued at the discretion of the Indian Consulate. Multiple entry visas allow re-entry to India only after a period of two months between visits. 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. If re-entry permission is granted, travelers intending to return to India for a second visit within two months must register at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival in India. How to read your Indian Visa. Indian Visa Processing Time: Visa processing time varies in different locations, depending on the state of residence of the applicant (see jurisdiction list below). Please visit our Consular Fee chart for estimated processing time in each location. 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.

Visitors staying in India for less than 72 hours can obtain a Transit Visa, otherwise an Indian Tourist Visa is necessary. Tourist visas are generally issued for six months, depending on what nationality you are. Some countries issue visas for shorter durations such as three months, and longer durations such as one year. Most visas are multiple entry visas. Ten year visas are obtainable from the United States. In addition, five year visas are available for people from 18 countries. These are France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Vietnam. However, no matter what the duration of your Tourist visa is, you're not allowed to remain in India for more than 6 months (180 days) at a time. Furthermore, the above mentioned 5 year tourist visa only allows stays of up to 3 months (90 days) at a time. Also note that a two month gap applies between visits to India on Tourist visas (although there are some exceptions to this rule). How Much Does an Indian Tourist Visa Cost The cost of an Indian Tourist Visa varies between countries according to the arrangement between governments. For a six month Tourist Visa you can expect to pay $70 in the United States, 30 pounds in the United Kingdom, and $90 in Australia. Some countries, such as Japan, South Africa, Argentina, Jamaica, and Mongolia have special agreements with India that allow their citizens to pay significantly less for a visa.