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INDIA STUDENT VISA SERVICE
INSTRUCTION

PLEASE GATHER, PREPARE AND SEND THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

Valid Passport:

    You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining before expiration and has at least one complete blank visa page for the visa stamp.
    Note: The last three pages on the passport are not visa pages and are not acceptable. If your passport doesn't meet the requirement, click here to see our passport services.

Visa Application Form & Additional Information Form:

    Please click on the link at the bottom of this section to complete, and create your India visa application online. After you fill out the form online, your application form will appear completed on your screen (PDF file), and please print it out !

    Click here to completely fill-out , print out, and sign India visa application form. One form per applicant.

    Click here to completely fill-out , print out, and sign additional information form. One form per applicant.

Photograph:

    You must provide two 2"x2" passport type photo.

Proof of Address:

    Applicants must submit one clear copy of their utility bill or driver license. For Minor, copy of parent's driver license is acceptable.

Copy of the birth certificate:

    Applicants must submit one clear copy of their birth certificate. For Non-US born applicants that do not have their birth certificate, provide a copy of a document issued by Government authorities. This document could be an old (not current) passport or a school leaving certificate etc., provided it shows their personal particulars like name, date of birth, parents names, and nationality.

Admission Letter:

    A letter confirming admission from such an institution along with evidence of financial arrangements for stay in India should accompany the application. In case of admission in medical or paramedical courses in India, a letter of Approval or No objection certificate from the Ministry of Health, Government of India, is also required. Similarly, for admission to graduate or post-graduate courses in engineering/ technical institutions in India, a letter of approval or a No objection certificate from the Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education) is required. A Business Letter from your company address to "Consulate of India " explaining the purpose of the trip, guaranteeing financial support for you while in India.

Additional Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens:

    You must send a copy of both sides of your U.S. Green Card or your U.S. visa.

Visa Express Order Form:

    Click here to completely fill-out , print out, and sign Visa Express Order form.

    If you cannot view the page, please click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader

Total Fees (A + B):

    A) Consulate Fee & Service Fee:
    Please check the following table for Indian consulate fee and our service fee:

    SERVICE TYPE VALIDITY CONSULATE FEE SERVICE FEE PROCESSING TIME
    REGULAR
    6 MONTHS
    $73
    $39
    7 DAYS
    REGULAR
    12 MONTHS
    $98
    $49
    7 DAYS
    REGULAR
    60 MONTHS
    $163
    $59
    7 DAYS
    REGULAR
    120 MONTHS
    $163
    $59
    7 DAYS
    RUSH
    6 MONTHS
    $108
    $60
    48 Hours
    RUSH
    12 MONTHS
    $133
    $70
    48 Hours
    RUSH
    60 MONTHS
    $198
    $80
    48 Hours
    RUSH
    120 MONTHS
    $198
    $80
    48 Hours

    B) Return Shipping Option & Fee:
    Fedex Next Day Service $23
    Fedex to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico $38
    Fedex Saturday Delivery $38
    Fedex First Overnight(8 am delivery) $65


    Click here to see the total amount.

Payment Methods:

    We accept company check, money order, cashier's check or credit card**. Please make check or money order payable to Visa Express. You can write the total amount on one check or money order.

    **Credit card payment is subject to a $3 or 3% processing charge, whichever is greater.

Ship Above Materials to:

    Visa Express
    Attn: Visa Department
    3120 Southwest Freeway
    Suite 108
    Houston, Texas 77098

If applications require Rush service. The application must be received before 8:30 AM. You must send your documents using FedexFirst Overnight Service or UPS Early Delivery Service only. Applications received after 8:30 AM will be processed the next business day.

Visa Express
3120 Southwest Freeway
Suite 108
Houston, Texas 77098
Toll Free: (800)884-7579
Tel: (713)529-0400
Fax:(713)529-0406
E-mail :
support@visaexpress.net
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