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Documents
Required
Visa
category requirements/supporting documents:
(Please see bottom of page for additional information about nationality-specific
requirements)
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All fields on the
visa application form are mandatory and must be filled in black ink.
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The visa application
form must be duly signed and dated by the applicant. In case of minor either of
the parents can sign on the applicant's behalf.
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Please write NA,
(Not Applicable) for any fields on the visa application form that is not
applicable to your application.
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Please do not use
any special characters (eg. ' " /) during your online application form.
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Please print the
visa application form after completing your online application form.
Please
send us photocopies (not the originals) of the additional documents if relevant
to your application.
The documentation may vary from consulate to consulate and additional
documentation may be required by CGI/HCI.
In
case of visa application for a child (minor) under 16 years of age, submitted
with out both the parents applications, following additional documentation is
required:
a.
Consent letter signed by both the parents, even if mother or father is
travelling along with the child.
b.
Photocopy of mother & father’s passports along with the copy of their
current Indian Visa if already holding one.
c.
In divorced cases, Child Custody Letter from court in respect of the child is
required.
A
copy of the child’s birth certificate.
1) Tourist:
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form.
Media related professionals, Journalists and Police or Armed forces personnel
travelling to
India
for tourism:
Apart
from the above requirements the applicant will also need to submit the below:
1.
Letter from the employer stating the purpose of travel.
2. An undertaking stating that the applicant will not do any media or
media-related work during his/ her stay in
India
.
3. Applicants working with Police or Armed forces, travelling to
India
for tourism purposes are required to provide a signed declaration from their
employer, confirming that the purpose of their visit to
India
is purely for tourism and that they will not be engaging in their professional
activities during their stay in
India
.
Please
note that Visa fee for such cases(Media related only) is £55 plus our service
charges.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
2)
Business:
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form (all the columns of the form are mandatory and must
be filled).
e. An original signed letter from the company in
UK
explaining the nature of business and duration of visit.
f. A signed Letter of invitation from an Indian company on their official
company letter head clearly stating the purpose and duration for which visa is
requested.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
3) Employment:
Please
note that the Employment Visa shall be issued only from the country of Origin.However,
renewal of the employment visa can only be done by the FRRO in
India
in the city where employed. High Commission of
India
and it’s consulates in the
U.K.
will not accept any applications for renewal of the Employment visa.
ALL
APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR AN EMPLOYMENT VISA ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A LETTER
FROM THE EMPLOYER ON THEIR LETTERHEAD AND UNDER OFFICIAL COMPANY SEAL
FURNISHING THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:
A.
TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE COMPANY IN INDIA.
B.
TOTAL NUMBER OF OVERSEES EMPLOYEES WORKING (EXCLUSIVE OF THE APPLICANT) IN THE
COMPANY BASED IN
INDIA
.
C.
PERCENTAGE OF OVERSEES EMPLOYEES BASED IN
INDIA
.
ABOVE
INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO THE ADDITIONAL FORM DULY COMPLETED.
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE ADDITIONAL FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE CLICK THE
FOLLOWING LINK FOR DOWNLOADING THE ADDITIONAL FORM FOR EMPLOYMENT VISA:
http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/visa-forms.aspx
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form (all columns in the form are mandatory and must be
filled).
e. Copy of an employment contract signed by both parties. The contract should
have a specific clause for payment of income tax in
India
.
Employment in journalism and the media sector:
An undertaking from the employer in
India
. Please find a copy of this form
on this website.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
4)
Student:
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form (all columns in the form are mandatory and must be
filled).
e. Letter of admission from a recognised Indian educational institution with
duration of the course.
f. Bona fide letter from the school/college.
g. Receipt of fee paid to the school/college.
h. Document showing financial support for the tuition fee and stay in
India
.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
5)
Conference:
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form.
e. A copy of the signed letter of invitation from the conference organiser in
India
.
f. A copy of the letter from the institution represented in the
United
Kingdom
g. A copy of clearance from the competent authority in
India
.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
6)
Transfer of visa:
a.
Specific form for the transfer of visa.
b. Expired and new passports.
c. Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
d. Correct
visa fee.
e. Existing Indian visa should be valid for at least 180 days/ 6 months on the
day you apply for Transfer of
visa.
Note: Indian visas issued for a year or more can be transferred only by the
High Commission/Consulate where the original visa was earlier issued, however,
please apply for the transfer of visa with VF Services UK Ltd through any of
our India Visa application centers in the United Kingdom.
7)
Research:
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form (all columns of the form are mandatory and must be
filled).
e. Application to be made after obtaining clearance from the Ministry of Human
Resource Development, the Nodal Ministry in
India
or the authority concerned in HCI,
London
.
f. Invitation letter from
India
.
g. Other relevant documents from the university/organisation proving that
necessary clearance has been obtained from the competent authority in
India
.
Please
provide 10 copies of all documentation when applying for a research visa since
it is a requirement of the High Commission of
India,
London
and Consulate general of
India,
Birmingham
&
Edinburgh
.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
8)
Transit:
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form (all columns in the form are mandatory and must be
filled).
e. Evidence of onward travel outside
India
- confirmed air ticket for onward journey.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
9)
Entry:
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form (all columns in the form are mandatory and must be
filled).
e. Applicant's proof of Indian origin OR
Parents'/ Spouse Indian passport OR
Invitation/admission letter for short-term courses like yoga, mountaineering,
volunteer work, spiritual courses etc OR
Invitation letter for voluntary workers from an organisation/agency based in
India.
For voluntary visas, please provide a letter from the organisation in
UK
(organisers) and also bank statements to prove that you can support them whilst
in
India
. (Only for
Edinburgh
CGI).
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
Long Term (5 Year)
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form.
e. Applicant's proof of Indian origin OR
Parents'/ Spouse Indian passport OR
Naturalization certificate issued by the British home
office
f. Marriage certificate (If claiming Indian origin by virtue of spouse's
(Wife/Husband) Indian origin) OR
g. Birth Certificate (If claiming Indian origin by virtue of a family member's
Indian origin.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
10)
Medical:
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form (all columns in the form are mandatory and must be
filled).
e. Relevant letters signed and stamped from the hospital concerned in
India
.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
11)
Medical Escort (only one per specific medical visa case):
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form (all columns of the form are mandatory and must be
filled).
e. Relevant letters of the patient concerned hospital in
India
.
f. Declaration by the patient or an immediate family member.
Please
click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a
UK passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China.
12)
Journalist:
a.
Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
b. Correct
visa fee.
c. Two recent identical passport-size
photographs.
d. Filled application form (all columns of the form are mandatory and must be
filled).
e. Employer's letter stating the purpose of travel and detailed programme and
the places to be visited for journalism purposes.
13)
Persons/Companies wishing to film documentaries in
India
are required to submit the following:
Apart
from the above requirements the applicant will also need to submit the below:-
a.
Written application form with signature
b. Undertaking in the prescribed form
c. Script/synopsis
d. Details of locations where documentary is proposed to be filmed
e. Visa Application form for each team member with their passport, 2 recent
identical photograph and correct visa fee
f. List of cinematic equipment to be temporarily imported into India
Once the HCI receives all these information, the same will be forwarded to the
concerned authorities in New Delhi for their clearance. Please allow at least
10 weeks time for the clearance to be obtained
Additional
documents required from persons not holding a
UK
passport or holding dual nationalities and originating from
Afghanistan,
Pakistan,
Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka,
China:
1. Individuals holding a Pakistani passport
i.
Five sets of specific application forms for Pakistani nationals with one
identical photo on each
form.
ii. A notarised invitation from relative(s) in Indiawith a photo ID.
iii. A copy of employer's letter OR chartered accountant's certificate (if
self-employed) OR unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance letter /
benefit letter, AND latest one month bank statement
Only three airports of entry to India - Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai AND one land
route of entry-Attari
Note: Please note that the processing time will be longer in these cases and
the visa issuance is subject to clearance from the competent authority.
2. British
passport holders of Pakistani origin:
i.
General application form.
ii. A notarised invitation from relative(s) in India with a photo ID.
iii. A copy of employer's letter OR A chartered accountant's certificate (if
self-employed) OR An unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance
letter / benefit letter (if unemployed) AND latest one month bank statement.
3. Individuals
holding a Bangladeshi passport:
i.
Specific application form for Bangladeshi nationals in triplicate ( 3 copies),
One photograph on EACH form as per specification
(please specify the route, port of entry)
ii. A copy of employer's letter OR A chartered accountant's certificate (if
self-employed) OR An unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance
letter / benefit letter (if unemployed) AND latest one month bank statement.
4. British
Passport Holders of Bangladeshi Origin:
i.
General application form.
ii. A copy of employer's letter OR A chartered accountant's certificate (if
self-employed) OR An unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance
letter / benefit letter (if unemployed) AND latest one month bank statement.
5. Individuals
holding
Afghanistan
passport:
A
copy of employer's letter OR A chartered accountant's certificate (if
self-employed) OR An unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance
letter / benefit letter (if unemployed) AND latest one month bank statement.
6. British
passport holder of
Afghanistan
Origin:
A
copy of employer's letter OR A chartered accountant's certificate (if
self-employed) OR An unemployment allowance letter / disability allowance
letter / benefit letter (if unemployed) AND latest one month bank statement.
7.
Individuals holding Sri Lankan:
Additional
information form (Colombo
Form)along with the general visa application form. (An
additional fee of £10 is applicable for referral).
8.
Individuals holding Chinese passport:
Additional
information form (Beijing
Form) along with the general visa application form. (An
additional fee of £10 is applicable for referral).
9. A
non-UK national who has been a resident of the
UK
for less than one year:
Need
to fill in an Additional information
form along with the general visa application form and must posses a valid
UK
visa or relevant permission from UKBA to re-enter the
UK
. Please note that there will be an additional charge of
£10 per passport towards the High commission of
India
referral fee.
Please
note:
Your application may require a minimum of five working days to get processed.
9a. A
non-UK national who has been a resident of the
UK
for more than one year:
Needs
to provide a copy of any one of the following documents as proof of his/her
stay in the
UK
for more than 1 year:
Utility
bills/bank statements pertaining to (i) current month and (ii) one for at least
one year old (but not older than 18 months).
Stamp
of indefinite stay granted at least one year ago.
10. Liquor
permit:
Applicants
should submit the prescribed form (available on this website) directly to the
High Commission of
India
/ Consulate General of India once a valid Indian Visa is granted, if travelling
to the State of
Gujarat
.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee a visa. The
High Commission of
India
or its Consulates reserve the right to ask for additional
documents if required.
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