How to Apply for a Visa to India |
We have developed the easiest and quickest method to apply for an Indian Tourist, Business, or Citizen visa. Simply gather together and send us the documents listed below. Please note that to get a Visa to India the Indian Embassy requires all of the following documents, if something is left out your application cannot be accepted. |
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For a Tourist Visa please include the following |
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Your valid original passport(s). It must be valid for at least the next 6 months, with at least two blank pages remaining. |
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Two recent, quality, identical Passport Sized Photograph (45mm x 35mm) taken against a white background (the background must be white!) glued to the indicated space on the application form. |
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A completed Indian Visa Application Form printed from this website only. If you are unable to download our application call us and we will send you one by mail. The application may be filled out by hand. Please ensure the signature is identical to the one on your passport. |
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For a Business Visa please also include the following |
A Visa Authorization Letter or Invitation letter from a business. A Business invitation letter from a business in India is acceptable for applying for a business visa, however it must be a formal letter on the company's letter headed paper which states: |
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The visitor's name |
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Date of Birth |
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The visitor's passports no. |
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Nationality |
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Intended date of visit |
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Purpose of the visit |
Please be aware, your application will not be accepted by the Indian Embassy if your invitation does not mention the above details. |
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For a 5 Year Indian Citizen visa please include the following |
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Your valid original passport(s). It must be valid for at least the next 190 days, with at least two blank pages remaining. |
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Two recent, quality, identical Passport Sized Photograph (45mm x 35mm) taken against a white background (the background must be white!) glued to the indicated space on the application form. |
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A completed Indian Visa Application Form printed from this website only. If you are unable to download our application call us and we will send you one by mail. The application may be filled out by hand. Please ensure the signature is identical to the one on your passport. |
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A Photocopy of your Birth Certificate. |
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Proof of your Indian Origin. Proof is qualified as one of the following: |
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A copy of your Parents' Indian passports |
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A Marriage Certificate |
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Invitation or Admission Letter for a short term course |
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An Invitation for voluntary workers from an organization based in India |
There are scheduling details to consider when filing for your Indian visa. For Multiple Entry visas, you must enter India within 6 months from the day the visa is granted. |
If you have additional questions about our Indian visa service or need more information, we are happy to hear from you. Call us at: 0116 2628000. |
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Indian Visa Fees Chart |
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Visa Fees (Passports other than Sri Lankan, Japanese and Pakistani) |
Type of visa |
Validity |
Fees GBP (£) |
Tourist |
Up to six months |
60 |
Five Years |
170 |
Entry Visa |
Up to six months |
75 |
Student Visa |
Up to five years |
80 |
Transit |
Maximum 15 days stay with 3 months validity |
30 |
Journalist Visa |
Valid for a maximum stay of three months; single entry |
75 |
Conference Visa |
Valid for maximum of three months; single entry |
75 |
Transfer |
Transfer of long-term visa from expired passport to new passport (from respective High Commission/Consulate in U.K.) |
20 |
Medical Visa(MV) |
Up to six months, single/double entry |
75 |
Medical Escort Visa(MX) |
Up to six months, single/double entry |
75 |
Fee for restricted/protected area permit |
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30 |
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Indian Visa Terms & Condition |
By instructing Sara Travel to act as your agent for the provision of visas and other related services, you agree to all the terms set out below. |
Sara Travel .will use its best endeavours to provide accurate and reliable information at all times and to process applications as requested by the client. However, requirements and fees related to the processing of, visas and related services are outside the control of Sara Travel and subject to change without prior notice. These include, but are not limited to, Embassy fees, Application fees, additional documentation, application forms, and processing times. Sara Travel does not accept responsibility for any changes in requirements or fees and reserve the right to pass on any increased charges. |
Sara Travel does not accept responsibility for loss, delays or non-issuance of any application or passport whatsoever or howsoever caused by consulates, embassies or the passport office. Nor do we accept liability for loss, delays or non-issuance of any application arising from or in connection with complete application forms, incorrectly or falsely completed application forms, inaccurate or incomplete supporting documentation, weather conditions, acts of public enemies, war, strikes, acts or omissions by public authorities. |
Sara Travel will take every precaution to protect your information. The following principles will apply when we process your personal information: |
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Your personal information is only processed with your knowledge. |
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Only personal information that we actually need is collected and processed. |
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Your personal information is only seen by those who need it to do their jobs. |
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Your personal information is retained only for as long as it is required. |
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Your personal information is accurate and is only used for the intended purpose. |
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You will be provided with a copy of personal information we hold on you on request; There will be procedures in place for dealing promptly with any disputes. All of these principles will apply whether we hold your personal information on paper or in electronic form. |
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Unless specific instructions are received in writing to the contrary, Sara Travel normally send completed applications by Royal Mail Special Delivery, are subject to the conditions set by these companies. Sara Travel accepts no liability for loss or delays incurred when using third party delivery companies. |
Sara Travel will at all times endeavor to process applications according to clients' request. However it is the express responsibility of the client to check the validity of the passport, visa or document issued to ensure that it covers the period of stay requested, the number or entries required and is also valid for the purpose of trip. |
The processing times for, visas and other documentation are approximations based on our experience with embassies, and consulates. These are deemed reliable in most cases but are not guaranteed. Applicants should make travel arrangements only after obtaining appropriate visa. |
Sara Travel reserves the right to retain all documents until payment for processing is received in full. |
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