New rule - Tourist visas

‘There should be a gap of at least 2 months between two visits to the country on a Tourist Visa. In case of requirement to visit the country within 2 months, permission should be sought from the Head of Mission concerned. In such cases, registration would be required within 14 days of arrival. Please click here for details’

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS RELATING TO TOURIST VISA

NOTE: WITH EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2007 THE VISA COLLECTION AND DELIVERY PROCESS HAS BEEN OUTSOURCED TO TRAVISA OUTSOURCING INC whose link is as follows TRAVISA OUTSOURCING.  

The Travisa outsourcing Inc address is

1010 Wisconsin Ave, NW 
Suite #100,
Washington, DC 20007  

Phone: (202) 333-7460
Fax: (202) 333-7467

Contact by Email

HOWEVER THE EMBASSY AT WASHINGTON, DC AND CONSULATES GENERAL AT NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO, CHICAGO AND HOUSTON WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE AND SERVICE VISAS I.R.O DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL/LAISSEZ-PASSERS PASSPORT HOLDERS. 

Official/diplomatic passport holders also need to attach the following: 

(1)"Please fill out the following Visa application form. This Application Form is to be used by Official/Diplomatic/UN LP Passport holders only. It will not be accepted at Travisa Outsourcing. "

(2) letter from Department of State (Gale McCoy office of Passport Issuance Agency) 

(3) Fill and attach the Additional information form 

(4) fill and attach the following form 

(4) letter of invitation from Indian agencies in case of bilateral visits


Guidelines for individuals working in designated U.S. agencies 
or technology areas applying for visa to visit India

Persons belonging to the above categories* applying for visa for India are required to submit their application at least two weeks in advance to enable timely process of their cases. This would come into effect from February 01, 2008. Apart from submitting their passport and online visa application, the individuals shall be required to submit the following additional information: -


1. Full name : 

2. Date and Place of Birth :

3. Field of study, occupation or specialization :

4. Recent research work/publications, if any :

5. Employment history (past five years) :

6. Current Employer’s contact address and phone number:

7. Purpose of visit to India :

8. Whether the visit is sponsored by USG :

9. Whether there is any official Government of India invitation:

10. Contact details of organizations to be visited in India (list each):

11. Applicant’s contact address and telephone number in India. 


*LIST OF DESIGNATED AGENCIES OR TECHNOLOGY AREAS 
IS GIVEN HEREUNDER 

1. Conventional Munition 
2. Nuclear Technology 
3. Missile/Missile Technology 
4. Aircraft and Missile Propulsion and Vehicular Systems
5. Navigation and Guidance Control
6. Chemical and Biotechnology Engineering
7 Remote Imaging and Reconnaissance.
8. Advanced Computer Material
9. Advance Composite Material
10. Information Security 
11. Laser and Directed Energy Systems
12. Sensors
13. Marine Technology (submarines etc)
14. Robotics
15. Advanced Ceramics
16. High Performance Metals and Alloys and or with establishment
engaged in Defence, Research, Nuclear, Space and Missile Technology