All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad.
Apply for Indian Visa Application
All Individual visa seekers are requested to apply for the Indian Visa through Online India Visa application link , in order to make an application for getting the Indian visa.
The duly signed physical copy of the application form completed in all respect and submitted successfully, is to be submitted at the concerned Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) or directly to Indian Mission/ Post, on the scheduled date of interview along with the requisite supporting documents. The instructions for filling the form and scheduling the appointment can be seen at Instructions for Online Visa Application.
Important technical information for filling online Indian visa applications can be referred at Technical Instructions.
The status of Visa Application can be seen on the link for India Visa Enquiry.
The applicants are also requested to visit the website of the Indian Mission concerned for detailed information about an Indian visa.
Government of India issues the following visas: Business Visa, Conference Visa, Diplomatic Visa, Employment Visa, Emergency Visa, Entry Visa, Journalist Visa, Medical Visa, Missionaries Visa, Permit to re-enter within 2 months, Research Visa, Student Visa, Tourist Visa, Transit Visa. Please follow the link for details on Visa Provision and supporting documents.
The visa fee depends upon the type of applied for and duration of the visa. Visa fee is divided into various types depending upon the case viz; Basic fee, special fee, processing fee by out-sourcing agency. During the online registration process, at the end of the process, the basic fee shall be displayed. However, this fee shall be indicative only and the final fee shall be charged while submitting the application at the respective counters.
Fee once received are non-refundable even if the visa application is withdrawn, the visa is not granted, or if visa issued is of shorter duration of the period than applied for or otherwise issued or returned at a time or on terms and conditions that may vary from those sought by the applicant.
For further information on this, please check with the local embassy office or Indian Visa Application center office or websites for information on applicable fees and payment methods.