How Do I Apply for an Indian Visa?

Applying for an Indian visa is a simple four-step process.

STEP 1: Complete the Application Online

• Click on the Apply online link on the Menu bar of the home page.
  
• Follow the instructions to fill the online form.
  
• After completing the form, you will be directed to pay the fee online (if you don't want to pay the fee online, you may proceed by choosing the appropriate option at this stage, although we would advise you to pay online; it's also secure).
  
• Subsequently, you will be shown a calendar and asked to choose a date to submit your application at the Visa Application Centre (if you don't want to take an appointment, you may proceed by choosing the appropriate option at this stage, but we strongly advise you to take an appointment to avoid unnecessary queues and delays).
  
• Once you choose the date, you will get an appointment to submit the application and you will be asked to print the appointment letter generated by the system.
  
• You also have to take a printout of the visa application form that you have filled online and the acknowledgement of the fee paid online. The system will prompt you at the required stage to take these printouts. Please remember to sign the printed application form.

STEP 2: Prepare your Application Kit

• Arrange the documents as per the required documents for the type of visa you have applied for.
  
• Two passport-size photographs. Please click here for photo specification.
  
• Printed visa application form with signature, fee acknowledgement and appointment letter.
  
• Valid passport. (minimum validity of 190 days)

STEP 3: Submit your Application

• Visit the India Visa Application Centre 15 minutes before the appointed time and submit your application over the counter. (You may have to wait for your turn if there are large number of applicants)
  
• YOU CAN ALSO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY POST at our Goswell office.

STEP 4: Collect your Passport

• You can collect your passport from the Visa Application Centre where you have submitted your application.
• You can also choose to get your passport returned by post at the Application Centre and avoid a second trip.
  
• If you have opted for postal return, the passport will be mailed to your address.
  
• Different visa categories have different processing times click here to ascertain the time of return of your passport.

After submitting your application, you can track your application online from this website.

You are advised to verify all the particulars on the visa on receipt of your passport.