India Visa Information - UK - Tourist Visa Document Checklist

	Passport valid for a minimum of 180 days with at least two blank pages.
	Correct visa fee.
	Two recent 50 mm * 50 mm size photographs. Please check the Photo Specification.
	Duly filled online application form with signatures.

Please click here to know the additional documents required from persons not holding a UK Passport or Originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or China.

Important Note: Applicants are requested to submit/send the photocopies of the supporting documents (not the originals) unless originals are requested.

For Media Related Professionals, Police or Armed Forces, Commercial Pilots/Crew Members, Charity/Social Workers and Priest going to India for Tourism-

	Employers letter addressed to the HCI, London OR it’s respective consulates stating the purpose.
	For Media Related professionals who are Self Employed need to provide an Undertaking letter stating no Professional related activities would be undertaken during the stay in India.

The above letters should be provided on the letter head of the company and addressed to High Commission of India and its respective Consulates.

Please note that Visa fee for such cases (Media related only) is £57.00 plus service charges (GBP10.20). The above fee is inclusive of £2 Consular Surcharge.

For Minor Child (Under 16 Years of age)

	A copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both the parents names.
	Consent letter addressed to the HCI, London OR its respective consulates signed by both the parents.
	Photocopy of Parent’s passports along with the copy of their current Indian Visa, if already holding one. If parents are Indian citizens, copy of the resident status in the UK would be required.
	In case of Divorce, Child Custody Letter from court in respect of the child is required.
	In case of Single Parent, Solicitor’s Letter and Child Benefit letter will be required.

Note: In case of Minor’s Application/Declaration either of the parents can sign the application form/declaration.

For Person whose previous nationality was Indian before acquiring foreign nationality.

	Photocopy of the Surrender Certificate of the Indian Passport OR
	lf travelled to India before, please provide your previous Passport with Indian Visa.

Please CLICK HERE to obtain the detailed information on Tourist Visa.
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.

QUICK LINKS


	Frequently Asked Questions

	Online Visa Application

	Retrieve and Re-print Visa Application Form

	Consolidated Visa Fees

VISA APPLYING
PROCESS

Step 1

Click, “All About Visas”. Confirm the visa type based on your reason for travel; do not make any confirmed bookings.

Step 2

Complete your application online. Please note that on and after 23^rd November 2010, no previous versions or handwritten forms will be available on the website or accepted at any of the India Visa Application Centers.

Step 3

If the application has been completed online you must download & print all form/s, read and complete Checklist.

Step 4

Check fees payable, payment options and documents required. All such details can be found in the respective visa categories under the section All About Your Visas.

Step 5

Sign form/s at all indicated places.

Step 6

Ensure photos are strictly as per New Photo Specifications

Step 7

Check processing time to plan your travel accordingly.

Step 8

Attach all supporting documents required as per the Checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

Step 9

Submit your Application along with the passport and required documents at any of our India Visa Application centres in UK by person to the respective Jurisdiction or by post to our centralised postal processing centre. Postal applications need a minimum of 10 working days to be processed. This does not include the period they are in transit to and from the High Commission or the Consulate General.

Step 10

“Track your application” online.

Step 11

Your passport will be returned to you by the mode of delivery opted by you when submitted. Allow for 2-3 days transit time for postal or courier return applications. Transit times differ by location and do not take into account any public holidays.