India Visa Application Guide

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India Application Guide
The online visa application for India presents a number of unique challenges. This guide can assist you with
completing the India visa application properly, saving you valuable time and expense.
This guide is divided into two parts: step by step instructions and a checklist of common errors to avoid.
Ready? Let’s get started:
The Indian government recommends that the visa application be completed with Internet Explorer 8.0 or
newer, or, Google Chrome. Apple’s Safari browser is not recommended as it fails and many users
cannot print the completed application.

Step 1: Follow this link
http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ and click the
orange button “Regular Visa Application” on the
left, seen here circled in red.
Clicking this button will open a new visa application.

Step 2: Select the correct India Consulate. Match the
consulate with the address on the envelope checklist in
your application kit.
Step 3: Select your visa purpose type. The purpose
you select will require responses determined by
purpose. For example, tourism will ask about a
destination, business the name of the company to be
visited, etc.
Step 4: On the next screen, record your unique
application identification separately.
You will need this ID if you need to edit or save and
return to your visa application.

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Step 5: Complete all the required fields (marked
with an asterisk) on this page. When finished,
click “Save and Continue.”
Helpful Hints:
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Your “Surname” is your last name, write
exactly as in your passport
Your “Given Names” are your first and middle
name, write exactly as in your passport
Do not use punctuation marks. If your name
is hyphenated then use a blank space instead.
Do not use a period if your name has a suffix
such as “Jr.”
“Citizenship/National ID No” is your Driver’s
License number
Answer “Visible Identification Marks” with
“None.”

Step 6: Complete all the required fields (marked with an asterisk) on this page. When finished, click “Save and
Continue.”
Your passport will be shipped back to the address indicated on your application as your "Present Address."

Helpful Hints:
• Your “Present Address” must match your address on your driver’s license
• For “Father’s” and “Mother’s Details” you must list their first, middle, and last name; and, you must list the
city and state of their birth
• If married you must list your spouse’s first, middle, and last name; and, you must include their city and
state of birth

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Step 7: Complete the details related to your travel visa purpose. The purpose you select will require responses
determined by purpose. For example, tourism will ask about a destination, business the name of the company to
be visited, etc.
Helpful Hints:
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Please provide an answer to the question: “Expected Port of Exit from India.” While it is not a required
field the consulate will reject you application if this field is not complete
All travelers should request a visa validity that extends beyond your date of departure from India
in the event of unforeseen circumstances that may delay departure
Business travelers—the company you list much match the company in your Business Introduction Letter
Non-US citizens should only select 6-month or 1-year validity visas. Longer-validity visas are unlikely
to be granted and refunds of consular fees are not possible

Step 8: Enter your Indian Reference information
Helpful Hints:
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Cruise and Tour clients should refer to the cover letter on their application kit for their reference
information
General tourists may use their hotel information
Business travelers—the contact you list much match the contact in your Business Introduction Letter
Reference in USA may be next of kin or a co-worker

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Step 9: Upload your photo following the
guidelines on the online application form
Helpful Hint:
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A visa specialist can upload your
photograph for you after you
have completed you application

Step 10: Review your application for accuracy. If satisfied that your responses
are accurate and correct, press “Verified and Continue”. Press “Modify/Edit” if you
need to make changes. Select “Print Form” from the next screen.
Helpful Hint:
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If you need to edit your response then press “Edit/Modify” and you will
be directed to the first page of application. Your information will be
preserved but you will need to redo each screen.

Step 11: Signing Your Visa Application—you must sign your visa application is two locations. On the upper-right side of
the first page, in the box marked “Signature,” and, on the lower right side of the second page, on the dotted line
marked” Applicant’s Signature.”
Helpful Hints:
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You must keep you signature within the box on the first page; writing outside the box will cause a rejection
Your signatures must match those in your passport

Sign exactly as
in Passport

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Common Mistakes to Avoid:
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NAMES DO NOT MATCH THOSE IN YOUR PASSPORT—The names that you enter on the application
must match exactly that which is printed in your passport. Names that deviate in any way will cause a
rejection of the visa application
SHIPPING OF YOUR PASSPORT Your passport will be shipped back to the address indicated on your
Application as your “Present Address”. Please input your address correctly
SIGNATURES--You must sign your name, exactly as in your passport, on the first page and second page of
the visa application. This signature must match the signature in your passport. Differences between the
signatures will cause a rejection of the visa application
USE OF PUNCTUATION—Do not use puncutation marks of any kind in your application. This will cause a
rejection. If your name has a suffix, such as Jr. or Sr., write it exactly as in your passport, without
punctuation
INCOMPLETE ADDRESS—Make sure that the Reference Addresses for India shows the complete city and
state. The form will not always accommodate a complete address so ensure that the city and state is listed
CROPPED PRINTING—Make sure that you print the entire application. Some browsers will “crop” the top
and bottom of the form. “Cropped” forms will be rejected
SINGLE SIDED PRINTING—Ensure that you print the application on single sided pieces of paper.
Double-side printed applications will be rejected. You must fully print the bar code on the bottom of page 1.

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