REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER INDIA
Official/Diplomatic Travel
- U.S. Official or Diplomatic Passport (signed)
- 2 Application forms, completed and signed
- 2 Passport-type photographs required
- Completed Cover Page (print from browser)
- Letter (in duplicate) from sending government department or agency, explaining purpose of travel,
dates of the trip, and contact person in India
Processing Information
- Send the above requirements to:
Travel Document Systems, Inc.
925 Fifteenth Street N.W., Suite 300
Washington D.C. 20005
- Applications are usually processed in 2 business days.
Fees:
- TDS Service Fee:
- $40.00
- Consular fee:
- Gratis
Include check or money order payable to "Travel Document Systems, Inc." for TDS Handling Fee, Consular Fee, and return postage or Shipping Fee.
Return Postage
Continental USA Only -
$23.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - up to 3 passports)
$26.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - 4 or more passports)
$39.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery)
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI -
$39.00 FedEx Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery)
Note
- Consular jurisdiction applies to all visas for India.
- This information pertains to applicants who are residents of the following states:
- Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia
- If you do not reside in one of these states, and you are travelling
to India for any purpose, please go back and click on the abbreviation
for your state of residence to obtain the correct form and instructions
for your visa.
INFORMATION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. REVISED 07/2008
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