INDIA TOURIST 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 two 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 links 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.
Additional Requirements for Minor:
Photograph:
You must provide two 2"x2" passport type photo,
No glasses to be worn in any 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.
Persons of Indian Origin:
Persons of Indian Origin
or a spouse or dependent child of a person of Indian origin can not apply tourist visa. The applicant must apply entry visa.
Additional Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens:
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 |
10 DAYS |
REGULAR |
60 MONTHS |
$163 |
$69 |
10 DAYS |
REGULAR |
120 MONTHS |
$163 |
$69 |
10 DAYS |
RUSH |
6 MONTHS |
$108 |
$60 |
5 DAYS |
RUSH |
60 MONTHS |
$198 |
$80 |
5 DAYS |
RUSH |
120 MONTHS |
$198 |
$80 |
5 DAYS |
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 10:30 AM in order to process within the same day. You must send your documents using Fedex Overnight Service or UPS Nextday service only. Applications received after 10:30 AM will be processed the next business day.
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