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NOTE: WITH EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2007 THE VISA COLLECTION AND DELIVERY PROCESS HAS BEEN OUTSOURCED TO 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
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NOTE:
  • New Tourist visa rule: There should be a gap of at least 2 months between two visits to the country on a Tourist Visa.
  • FAQ Relating to TOURIST VISA

  • EMERGENCY VISA

    Emergency Services are granted to persons of Indian origin only, between 11am and 1pm in case of a genuine emergency like death or illness of a blood relation, subject to production of proof and confirmed air ticket. In case visa is applied at the counter after 12.30 pm ,an emergency charge of USD $35 is levied for issue of visa on the same day.  This service is not available for visa applications sent by mail. Emergency service is not available on  Sundays and on national holidays like January 26, August 15 and October 2. You may wish to enquire from the concerned officer about arrangements for such emergency service. The decision of the Consular Officer in this matter shall be final.
     
    DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL/LAISSEZ-PASSERS PASSPORT HOLDERS:

    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
    5. 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: -
  • Full name:
  • Date and Place of Birth :
  • Field of study, occupation or specialization :
  • Recent research work/publications, if any :
  • Employment history (past five years) :
  • Current Employer’s contact address and phone number:
  • Purpose of visit to India :
  • Whether the visit is sponsored by USG :
  • Whether there is any official Government of India invitation:
  • Contact details of organizations to be visited in India (list each):
  • Applicant’s contact address and telephone number in India.
  • *LIST OF DESIGNATED AGENCIES OR TECHNOLOGY AREAS IS GIVEN HEREUNDER
  • Conventional Munition
  • Nuclear Technology
  • Missile/Missile Technology
  • Aircraft and Missile Propulsion and Vehicular Systems
  • Navigation and Guidance Control
  • Chemical and Biotechnology Engineering
  • Remote Imaging and Reconnaissance.
  • Advanced Computer Material
  • Advance Composite Material
  • Information Security
  • Laser and Directed Energy Systems
  • Sensors
  • Marine Technology (submarines etc)
  • Robotics
  • Advanced Ceramics
  • High Performance Metals and Alloys and or with establishment engaged in Defence, Research, Nuclear, Space and Missile Technology
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    AMBASSADOR EMBASSY CONSULAR SERVICES VISA PRESS RELEASES CONSULATE IN US ANNUAL REPORT GOVT.OF INDIA LINKS FAQ
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    Consular Wing: 2536 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008
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