Tourist Visa

• Submit your current valid and signed passport to TDS. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least two blank visa pages. If you cannot meet these requirements, TDS can assist you in applying for additional pages.
• 1 Application form, you must complete, print and sign the ONLINE visa form
• 2 Passport-type photographs required
• Airline or Travel agency itinerary showing departure from the USA
• Photocopy of the applicant's birth Certificate
• Jurisdiction: A clear photocopy of your driver's license, showing your residence in the jurisdiction of this Consulate - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
• Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
• Special Re-Entry Instructions: 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.
• There should be a gap of at least 2 months between two separate visits to India on a Tourist Visa. For Tourist Visa holders who wish to visit India within 2 months of their last visit, an application for a Permit to Re-enter India is necessary. 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.
• In order to apply for the Re-Entry permit you will need in addition to all requirement detailed above:
• Visa application form:  (See Above)
• Permit Support Letter: A letter is needed to support two points.
• 1. The letter must highlight the urgency of the visit and the purpose of the visit must be for recreation/sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives/others (to be specified).
• 2. The applicant may not be engaged in Business Activities/Employment or pursuing studies/research, etc. In such cases, registration would be required within 14 days of arrival.
• Re-Entry Exemption Form: Completed and signed by the applicant
• Additional fees to apply for the Re-Entry Permit do apply, these fees are in addition to the Visa Fees. (See Below).

• Submit your current valid and signed passport to TDS. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least two blank visa pages. If you cannot meet these requirements, TDS can assist you in applying for additional pages.
• 1 Application form, you must complete, print and sign the ONLINE visa form
• 2 Passport-type photographs required
• Photocopy of the applicant's birth Certificate
• Airline or Travel agency itinerary showing departure from the USA
• Letter of Invitation from host company or Joint Venture partner in India required for 10 year business visa
• Jurisdiction: A clear photocopy of your driver's license, showing your residence in the jurisdiction of this Consulate - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
  
• Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
• A business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
  
  Indian Consulate General, Visa Section
  
  The letter must state all of the following
  • The nature of the business performed
  • The name and address of the business reference to be visited
  • The duration of intended stay in India
  • Must contain statement requesting visa validity required i.e., 1 year, 5 years or 10 years (should match application question #25)
  • Guarantee sufficient financial support for the visit
  • Guarantee return transportation to the USA.
  • The business letter should be signed by a company officer other than the applicant.
  ALSO, a letter of invitation from the sponsoring organization in India, typed on the organization's letterhead and stating all of the following:
  • The nature of the applicant's business;
  • The probable duration of stay in India;
  • Statement requesting visa validity required i.e. 1 year, 5 years or 10 years (should match application question #25);
  • Places and organizations to be visited in India;
  • Guarantee sufficient financial support for the visit.

Student Visa

• Submit your current valid and signed passport to TDS. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least two blank visa pages. If you cannot meet these requirements, TDS can assist you in applying for additional pages.
• 1 Application form, you must complete, print and sign the ONLINE visa form
• 2 Passport-type photographs required
• Airline or Travel agency itinerary showing departure from the USA
• Photocopy of the applicant's birth certificate
• Admission Letter: A letter confirming admission from a recognized institution along with evidence of financial arrangements for stay in India.
• Medical or Paramedical Courses: 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 required.
• Engineering/Technical Graduate Courses: 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.
• Jurisdiction: A clear photocopy of your driver's license, showing your residence in the jurisdiction of this Consulate - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
  
• Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)

Fees

• TDS Service Fee:
  $50.00 (For issue in 5 business days)
  $95.00 (For issue in 3-4 business days)
  $50.00 Reentry Permit - 5 + Business Days - processing begins after           visa has been issued
  
  

  United States Citizens Consular Fees:

  • Tourist Visa
    • 6 Month Multiple Entry Tourist visa fee - $77.00
    • 5 Year Multiple Entry Tourist visa fee - $167.00
    • 10 Year Multiple Entry Tourist visa fee - $167.00
    • Re-Entry Permit fee - $42.00
      
  • Business Visa
    • 1 Year Multiple Entry Business visa fee - $177.00
    • 5 Year Multiple Entry Business visa fee - $257.00
    • 10 Year Multiple Entry Business visa fee - $257.00
      
  • Conference Visa
    • 3 Month Single Entry Conference visa - $117.00
      
  • Student Visa
    • 1 Year Multiple Entry Student visa fee - $112.00
      
      A money order is required by the Embassy of India. The money order will be obtained by TDS, the consular fee above includes a $4 money order fee.

  
  

  Non-US Citizens (Most nationalities)

  • Tourist Visa
    • 6 Month Multiple Entry Tourist visa - $57.00
    • Re-Entry Permit fee - $42.00
  • Business Visa
    • 1 Year Multiple Entry Business visa fee - $137.00
    • 5 Year Multiple Entry Business visa fee - $217.00
  • Conference Visa
    • 3 Month Single Entry Conference visa - $ 97.00
  • Student Visa
    • 1 Year Multiple Entry Student visa fee - $92.00
      
      A money order is required by the Embassy of India. The money order will be obtained by TDS, the consular fee above includes a $4 money order fee.
      
      

  Please note that non-US citizens who are short term visa holders will be charged a reference fee of $20.00 in addition to the total fees listed above. US Green card holders and those who have a US long term visa (3 years or more) will not be charged the reference fee.

  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 personal particulars like name, date of birth, parents names, and nationality
  

  Include credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to "Travel Document Systems, Inc." for TDS Handling Fee, Embassy Consular Fee, and return Shipping Fee.

Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:

TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
925 Fifteenth Street N.W. Suite 300
Washington D.C. 20005

Applications are usually processed in 5 business days.
Rush applications are usually processed in 3-4 business days.