BIOMETRIC AND INTERVIEW MANDATORY
Passport
Original passport issued within 10 years.
Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from USA
Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages.
Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages.
Photograph
Three recent colored passport size photographs (35 mm wide by 45 mm high without border) and taken within the last 6 months.
With 50% - 69% of the image's total height should comprises of the face
Taken against a plain white background.
Invitation
In case applicant is being invited then the valid Passport/Green card copy of the invitee along with their financial documents & Invitation letter mentioning purpose of inviting
Proof Of Sufficient Funds for Undertaking Travel
Applicant needs to provide last 6 months bank statement signed and attested by a bank official in case the applicant is employed else need to provide bank statement of the person sponsoring your trip.
In case applicant is self-employed then company's 6-month bank statement is also required
All bank statements must be dated within the last 1 week.
Income Tax Returns
Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed else need to provide income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip.
In case applicant is self-employed than he also needs to provide company's last 3 years of ITR until it's a proprietorship firm
NOC
NOC from Employer (if employed) along with ID card copy / Business card.
NOC from School / Institute along with Xerox of ID card (in case of student / minor)
GST Copy
If Self Employed, then applicant need to provide a GST Copy.
Occupation Related Documents
If Self Employed
Articles of Memorandum (In case the applicant is MD/Director).
Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm).
The Company Bank Statement lasts six months updated with seal, sign and Sufficient balance.
Company ITR last 03 years
If Employed
Salary Slip last six months.
Appointment Letter
Noc from Employee
If Retired
Retirement proof
Pension proof
Bank statement 06 months
Personal ITR last 03 years
For Invitee
Invitation letter from the invitee
Passport stamp copy
Visa Copy
Residence proof
If Sponsored
ITR last 03 years
Bank statement last 06 months
Visa copy
Passport copy
Sponsorship letter
For Students
Leave Sanction
I/D card copy
BIOMETRIC AND INTERVIEW MANDATORY
Passport
Original passport issued within 10 years.
Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from USA
Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages.
Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages.
Photograph
Three recent colored passport size photographs (35 mm wide by 45 mm high without border) and taken within the last 6 months.
With 50% - 69% of the image's total height should comprises of the face
Taken against a plain white background.
Invitation
In case applicant is being invited then the valid Passport/Green card copy of the invitee along with their financial documents & Invitation letter mentioning purpose of inviting
Proof Of Sufficient Funds for Undertaking Travel
Applicant needs to provide last 6 months bank statement signed and attested by a bank official in case the applicant is employed else need to provide bank statement of the person sponsoring your trip.
In case applicant is self-employed then company's 6-month bank statement is also required
All bank statements must be dated within the last 1 week.
Income Tax Returns
Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed else need to provide income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip.
In case applicant is self-employed than he also needs to provide company's last 3 years of ITR until it's a proprietorship firm
NOC
NOC from Employer (if employed) along with ID card copy / Business card.
NOC from School / Institute along with Xerox of ID card (in case of student / minor)
GST Copy
If Self Employed, then applicant need to provide a GST Copy
Occupation Related Documents
If Self Employed
Articles of Memorandum (In case the applicant is MD/Director).
Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm).
The Company Bank Statement lasts six months updated with seal, sign and Sufficient balance.
Company ITR last 03 years
If Employed
Salary Slip last six months.
Appointment Letter
Noc from Employee
If Retired
Retirement proof
Pension proof
Bank statement 06 months
Personal ITR last 03 years
For Invitee
Invitation letter from the invitee
Passport stamp copy
Visa Copy
Residence proof
If Sponsored
ITR last 03 years
Bank statement last 06 months
Visa copy
Passport copy
Sponsorship letter
For Students
Leave Sanction
I/D card copy
Permitted Activities: This visa is strictly for tourism, sightseeing, casual visits to meet friends/relatives, and short-term yoga programmes.
Prohibited Activities: You cannot engage in any form of business, employment, or missionary work on this visa.
Non-Extendable: The 1 Year e-Tourist Visa cannot be extended or converted to any other type of visa while you are in India.
Entry Points: You must enter India through one of the designated airports or seaports.
Continuous Stay Limit: Each stay in India should not exceed 90 days (or 180 days for specific nationalities as permitted). You must exit the country before this period is over, but you may re-enter immediately if you wish.
Restricted Areas: This visa is not valid for travel to protected, restricted, or cantonment areas.
Process Timing
Time 7-8 working days after submission.
| Category | Visa | Visa Type | Validity | Processing | Embassy fee | VFS fee | Service fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visa | Multiple |
10 Years |
7 - 10 Days After Processing |
185 |
0 |
3,500 |
4,348 |
|
| Business Visa | Multiple |
10 Years |
7 - 10 Days After Processing |
185 |
0 |
3,500 |
4,348 |
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