New Return Shipping Policy:

Effective August 2017: The Embassy of India now requires all passports be shipped directly back to the applicants “Present Address” listed on your visa application form as the only option for return shipping.

Non-US citizens and Naturalized US citizens – US citizens who require a reference and all Non-US citizens have a minimum processing time of one to two weeks, and some cases may take longer.

– Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

– The difference in Consular fees is not refunded by the Embassy of India and therefore cannot be refunded by Passport and Visa Online.

Passport
Please send your current valid and signed passport. U.S passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page. Foreign Embassies cannot issue a visa on a page not labeled as a Visa page. Amendment and Endorsement pages in the back of the passport cannot be used for issuance of a visa.

If you need to renew your passport or apply for a new one click here

Photo

One (1) Passport Size Photo with a White Background. (No glasses may be worn in these photos)

Proof of Departure
Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.
Additional Documents

TOURIST VISA

1. Proof of residential address in the United States-One of the items below :

Please submit a clear copy of applicant’s Driver’s License.
Major Utility Bill (Water, Gas, Electric. Sewage).
Copy of a valid / current lease containing both the landlord and tenant signatures.

IMPORTANT RULES TO FOLLOW: – Caution Errors on the visa application form CANNOT be fixed, an error of any type WILL result in the application being rejected by the Indian Consulate. If rejected you will be required to complete a new application and resend it to PAVO.
– Application forms must be printed on two separate pieces of paper. Application forms printed back to back on a single page are NOT accepted. – Applicants are required to sign the visa application in two places. On page 1, the applicant must sign COMPLETELY inside the box located under the photo area, if any part of the signature is outside the box the application will be rejected. On page 2, the applicant must sign on the dotted line at the bottom of the page.

2. Non-US citizen: One (1) non-us-citizen Application Form completed and signed – please click here to download
3. Photocopy of a Birth Certificate is required for Minors age 0 -17, however, the embassy reserves the right to ask for a copy of the applicants Birth Certificate from adults age 18 and above at their discretion.
4. Non-US citizen Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa except B1/B2 visa type plus I-94 in passport)
5. Special Instructions: Renunciation Form. Indian Nationals that have been Naturalized must provide copy of stamped Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate in order to apply.

BUSINESS VISA

1. Non-US citizen: One (1) non-us-citizen Application Form completed and signed – please click here to download  
2. Business Letter from U.S. company: The business letter must also state the validity of visa applied for (1 Year, 5 Year or 10 Year) and indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant. Click here for sample letter-Template – Note: The content in the letter MUST match the format of the template above. (numbering is not required)
3. Letter of Invitation from Organization in India including the requested validity (1, 5, or 10 Years) Fax Copy is acceptable + Copy of the Indian Company registration Certificate in India (for NGO & NON PROFIT Organization, also Charity organization) Click here for sample letter-Template – Note: The content in the letter MUST match the format of the template above. (numbering is not required)
4. Certificate of Incorporation. It is mandatory to provide a Letter of Incorporation from the host company in India in addition to the Letter of Invitation.
5. Special Instructions: Special Instructions: Renunciation Form. Indian Nationals that have been Naturalized must provide a copy of stamped Renunciation Form or Deemed Surrender Certificate in order to apply. We are currently unable to assist in Renunciation of Indian Citizenship.

CONFERENCE VISA
1. Non-US citizenOne (1) non-us-citizen Application Form completed and signed – please click here to download
2. Business Letter from U.S. company. Click here for sample letter
3. Applicants for Conference Visa should also include a copy of an invitation from the Conference organizer”
4. Letters of Invitation: Visas for international conferences, or on certain subjects, may be issued to delegates if they are able to produce an invitation to a conference/seminar/workshop being organized in India by a Ministry or Department of the Government of India, State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings, Central Educational Institutions, Public Funded University or an organization owned and controlled by the Government of India or State Government, UN or its specialized agencies and reputed NGOs.
5.Special Instructions: Persons of Indian Origin applying for a visa for the FIRST time on any US passport must submit their Indian passport and a completed Renunciation Form. Persons of Indian Origin who have held an Indian visa in a previous US passport must submit the expired/canceled US passport.

OFFICIAL or DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY

  1. Original, signed passport valid for 6 months from day of application, and with at least two blank visa pages for Indian visa stamps. Amendment pages are not acceptable for visa stamps. blank visa page)
  2. Computer generated flight itinerary from the travel agent
  3. You must submit a clear photocopy of your DRIVER’S LICENSE OR ANY UTILITY BILLS WITH YOUR NAME as proof of residence in the Embassy’s area of jurisdiction
  4. Visa Cover Letter from U.S. Department of State
  5. Letter of Invitation from Organization in India including the requested validity (1, 5, or 10 Years) Fax Copy is acceptable
  6. Letter from sending department or agency addressed to: “Embassy of (the country you are planning to visit), Visa Section, Washington D.C.”

The letter must explain all of the following: Applicant’s position and title The purpose of the trip Dates of the intended visit Contact person in the country you are planning to visit

Previous Visa Copy

If you have been issued a visa prior to this application, you must include a copy of your most recent visa.

Fees Per Visa

Service Fee

$ 125.00 / Person / Visa (Rush Process – 7 to 10 business days)


Consular Fee

7/10 Days Processing (Multiple Entry up to 10 Years Validity) – ***Out of DC Jurisdiction visas incur an additional $72.00 fee $ 215.00 / Visa
   
   
Official or Diplomatic Passport $ 0.00 / Visa

Note:

Requirements and fees are subject to change without prior notice. All fees are non-refundable if your application was denied by the consulate or the Passport Agency, or if you withdraw your application that has already been submitted to the consulate or Passport Agency.

Complete Order Form

You must download to fill in and sign PAVO’s visa work order

After You have gathered and prepared all the required documents, in order for us to process your application, you also need to fill-in & sign PAVO’s visa work order.

Ship Your Documents

Please forward the completed requirements to:

Passport And Visa Online, LLC. (PAVO)
4601 N. FAIRFAX DRIVE, SUITE # 1200 Arlington, VA 22203
Local Tel: 703-524-PAVO (7286) / 703-524-7280
Toll Free: 1-866-618-VISA (8472)

Note:

  • Urgent applications should be shipped to PAVO using only UPS or FedEx.
  • Please use “Priority Overnight”. Do NOT ship “First Overnight.” This will delay the delivery of your package.
  • Please send all the required documents and payment (Money Order, Company Check, Cashier’s Check, American Express, Visa or Master Card) by trackable mail method so that if there’s a delay, you would be able to track and trace your package.

Toll-Free:

1-866-618-VISA (8472)

Our Address:

4601 N. FAIRFAX DRIVE, SUITE # 1200 ARLINGTON, VA 22203

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